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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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Bostik inaugurates new R&D Center in France

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Bostik, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of adhesives and sealants, inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art R&D facility – the Bostik Smart Technology Center – in Venette, located near Paris, on October 3 rd. Our R&D centers all are innovation-driven and focus on developing smart adhesives.

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Consensus on Surfaces ’24: ‘It’s back!’

Floor Covering News

International attendance, meanwhile, which had waned significantly during the pandemic, continued to make a comeback with greater representation from Asia and Europe. I feel better about 2024 today than I did when I got here,” said Ralph Grogan, commercial president, flooring division for Meridian Adhesives, which oversees the Taylor brand.

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Third annual FCNnovation award winners announced

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Traction , which is NOT an adhesive, is easily applied to a subfloor using a ⅜ -inch short nap paint roller. It applies much faster than an adhesive and has less odor overall. Europe and Asia, this micro-suction adhesive technology offers strong adherence without the use of glue. Nox Acoustic Setagrip Patented in the U.S.,

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A 9-Point Plan for Industry Optimism

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

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. High definition glazes, large format porcelain and thin tiles are all the result of new technologies that are improving the products we bring to market.

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Primus Vitoria: production paradox

Diary of a Tile Addict

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. Small format glazed wall tiles are Primus Vitoria’s speciality.

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Primus Vitoria: production paradox

Diary of a Tile Addict

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. Small format glazed wall tiles are Primus Vitoria’s speciality.