article thumbnail

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. Production stands at around 10,000 sq. Production stands at around 10,000 sq.

article thumbnail

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. Production stands at around 10,000 sq. Production stands at around 10,000 sq.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

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.

Las Vegas 105
article thumbnail

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.

France 100
article thumbnail

Third annual FCNnovation award winners announced

Floor Covering News

FCNews reveals the winners of its third annual FCNnovation Awards—an initiative designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies launched in the current year. Inhaus Icon with Classen Ceramin technology Truly sustainable products need to offer recyclability and recycled content.

article thumbnail

STATS: Wood finds silver lining amid challenges

Floor Covering News

One of the factors that has put increasing pressure on the hardwood flooring segment and stolen market share in some end-use sectors is the competition from LVT/P, WPC and SPC products —many of which are designed to mimic not only the visual depth of genuine hardwood but the texture as well. sales, Mercier Wood Flooring. “We Sales by channel.

article thumbnail

A 9-Point Plan for Industry Optimism

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

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. 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.

Industry 100