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Bostik inaugurates new R&D Center in France

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Venette, France – October 9, 2014. 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.

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Starlike Sensations

Diary of a Tile Addict

For those of you unfamiliar with the product, Starlike is a two-component acid-resistant epoxy adhesive used in the installation and grouting of ceramic tiles and mosaics with joints from 1 to 15mm wide. This product is not available in the USA.). Starlike at Saint Félix de Pallières castle, France.

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

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

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Real wood coalition, part 11

Floor Covering News

These features include educational insights, new and staple hardwood products and a spotlight featuring one of the Coalition’s members. As hardwood planks continue to grow wider and longer, adhesives also need to evolve. These adhesives—typically modified silane or urethane—can be troweled on or extruded from convenient sausage packs.

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Obstacles fail to derail wood’s surge

Floor Covering News

“Hardwood is a highly coveted and sought-after product that adds value and an elevated look to any space. For AHF Products, the sectors that are exploding right now are single- family remodel applications and single-family new home construction builds. Others agreed. Shown is Castlewood Prime from Shaw Floors. Impact of price hikes.

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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.