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Latest adhesives boast improved formulations

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By Jacqueline Hinchcliffe—In much the same way that the different floor covering products and categories are constantly evolving and changing, so, too, are the wide variety of adhesives and glues utilized in the installation of those products. No matter the project, there’s an adhesive designed to tackle it.

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LSI Flooring acquires pad business, updates website

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After expanding nationally in 2021, LSI Flooring —a national flooring products, sales and marketing agency —took over Daltonian Flooring’s carpet and rug padding business this year. Also offered are products that will work with releasable or permanent tack adhesives for a double-stick installation. New York, N.Y.—After

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FCICA 2023 convention delivers something for all

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There, attendees reunited, socialized and networked at Sunset Point, a scenic outdoor area with a breath-taking mountain range as backdrop. The trade show concluded with a happy hour followed by an outdoor reception. Sonny Callaham, technical director, Divergent Adhesives, presided over a next-generation lunch meeting.

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Suppliers stick with tried-and-true glues

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Pity the poor adhesive. Thanks to technology advances and proprietary formulas, manufacturers are coming to market with adhesives that can do all these things and so much more. Thanks to technology advances and proprietary formulas, manufacturers are coming to market with adhesives that can do all these things and so much more.

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FCICA annual convention offers something for everyone

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There, attendees reunited, socialized and networked at Sunset Point, a scenic outdoor area with a breath-taking mountain range as backdrop. The trade show concluded with a happy hour followed by an outdoor reception. Sonny Callaham, technical director, Divergent Adhesives, presided over a next-generation lunch meeting.

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Scoring flooring: Industry stats for 2021

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When the dust cleared and all the numbers were counted and run through the wash multiple times, total industry sales in 2021 reached a record $26.701 billion, an enormous gain of 16.3% Note: These numbers are in wholesale dollars reflecting the first point of sale. This compared to its overall sales of $151.2 billion, up 14.4%

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Suppliers eye Main Street as businesses rebound

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Carpet tile is the second fastest growing segment, with sales up about 15% year-over- year. We see tremendous growth in soft flooring for outdoor applications in some commercial channels such as restaurants,” said Sam Ruble, vice president of sales. Mannington.