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Laticrete acquires Benfer Schomburg, expands presence in Italy

Floor Covering News

—Laticrete International has acquired Benfer Schomburg, a leading producer of adhesives and sealants for ceramic and natural stone floor and wall coverings. The general management of the company will continue under the direction of Giorgio Cocchi, owner of Benfer, with support of Eddy Bonucelli, Laticrete regional director of Europe.

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Primus Vitoria: production paradox

Diary of a Tile Addict

Established for over five decades, this company is a major landmark in the Portuguese ceramics sector. One of the country’s oldest large-scale manufacturers, the company specialises in small format glazed wall tiles, with 75% to 80% of total production exported, primarily to Europe, including France and the UK, but over 35 countries in total.

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Primus Vitoria: production paradox

Diary of a Tile Addict

Established for over five decades, this company is a major landmark in the Portuguese ceramics sector. One of the country’s oldest large-scale manufacturers, the company specialises in small format glazed wall tiles, with 75% to 80% of total production exported, primarily to Europe, including France and the UK, but over 35 countries in total.

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Third annual FCNnovation award winners announced

Floor Covering News

LVT/Rigid core Unilin FlinTile FlinTile locking technology offers a click rigid floor (SPC) with an authentic ceramic look that is easy to install and 100% waterproof due to grouted joints. FlinTile addressees the most important downsides of ceramic tiles offering easy installation, lightweight tiles and s trong impact resistance.

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A 9-Point Plan for Industry Optimism

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Advances in ceramic technologies have improved the performance and the look of tile. In addition, grouts, adhesives, sealers and other sundries have all made great strides in the last decade, resulting in fewer claims, longer lasting installations, and less maintenance. Better Materials. Now is a great time to be in the tile business.

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STATS: Wood finds silver lining amid challenges

Floor Covering News

While hardwood still represents the third-largest hard surface category behind resilient and ceramic with respect to sales, the gap continues to widen. While hardwood flooring imports from South America, Southeast Asia and Europe rose slightly in 2020, hardwood flooring shipments from China to the U.S. Impact of imports. but globally.