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APRIL 10, 2024

Atlanta— Coverings , the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has unveiled the honorees of the annual Rock Star Awards ahead of Coverings 2024, taking place April 22-25, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center here. Shanan Hehir, owner Shanans Absolute Tile LLC Manchester, Vt.

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JUNE 14, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) said it has become an endorsing partner of Hardscape North America, a trade show for hardscape contractors, dealers and landscape professionals. According to ICPI executive director Charlie McGrath, Hardscape North America has always enjoyed the presence of natural stone suppliers.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

2014) – Arizona Tile is honored to have been recognized recently by several association partners within our industry. This year, Legacy of Design created a new award category to recognize the industry partners whose products are most frequently used by Legacy entrants: The Legacy Winners Circle. TEMPE, AZ (Nov.

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APRIL 22, 2024

American tile manufacturers have always welcomed fair competition from imports,” said Eric Astrachan, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) executive director. Over the last 10 years, sales of tile from India have increased from a mere 344,000 square feet in 2013 to nearly 405 million square feet by the end of 2023.

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MARCH 21, 2022

FCNews’ fourth annual Industry Disrupters issue features innovative players and thinkers who are changing the game in terms of product enhancements, technological breakthroughs or simply radical new ways of doing business. It’s this disruptive strategy that has helped put Cali on the 2022 Industry Disruptors list. Mobile Marketing.

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AUGUST 24, 2021

(GLEN ELLYN, IL, August 4, 2021) – Total Solutions Plus (TSP) is excited to bring the ceramic tile industry back together to network and learn from each other, in person. By becoming a sponsor, you will be helping educate the industry, gain valuable exposure for your organization, and demonstrate your commitment to the industry.

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MARCH 3, 2022

Technical sales teams from Sika and Merkrete were on hand at at the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation’s (CTEF) headquarters recently to conduct tile-setting training. Pendleton, S.C.—Technical Tom gave me a parameter of what was needed, what aspects he wanted to hit and I built the curriculum around it,” Carothers explained.

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MAY 24, 2022

The purpose of event is to annually bring the ceramic tile industry together to network and learn from each other. Total Solutions Plus is hosted by the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA), the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) and Tile Contractor’s Association of America (TCAA).

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APRIL 4, 2024

Mapei Corporation and Mohawk Industries’ Daltile/Mohawk Group businesses have signed as headline sponsors of the Flooring Sustainability Summit , taking place here July 17-18. Mohawk Industries is the world’s largest flooring manufacturer, with operations on five continents producing all major flooring product categories.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Farrell Gerber, Executive VP Sales of Tile Redi® stated, “Redi-Trench™ is the only linear drain system completely integrated into a leak-proof, mold-free shower pan. has been named as the exclusive authorized distributor of Homelux Products in North America. Clearly, our newest hire knows the tile industry!”

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JANUARY 28, 2013

floor coverings sales. During 2013, dollar and square feet sales are estimated to increase by 7.0% Catalina estimates that ceramic tile will increase its share of overall floor coverings sales in square feet and dollars and its share of hard surface flooring. Industry Insights' rising to $2.5 billion and 2.4

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APRIL 4, 2023

W aterproof features remain a staple in the industry and RSAs continue to tout the performance attribute’s ability to drive customers in-store. The company manufactures in eight plants throughout America and produces about 80% of its total volume in the U.S. Mohawk Industries is also heavily invested in its U.S. Wellmade U.S.

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OCTOBER 1, 2022

Scott Jones, John Thompson and Andy Friedlander are the company’s new territory sales managers for south and east Texas and eastern North Carolina. Scott Jones is Happy Feet’s new territory sales manager for the east Texas region. He has 28 years of experience in the sales and installation of all types of flooring. Scott Jones.

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AUGUST 27, 2013

Florida Tile has announced two significant changes to its sales and marketing organization due to recent growth in it independent and commercial divisions. Massimo Barbari, previously Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Florida Tile, has been promoted to Product Development of Foreign Panariagroup Brands.

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AUGUST 31, 2023

“With his considerable experience and industry insight, we’re confident Dennis will bring fresh impetus to Vitra’s continued growth and expansion in North America,” said Hasan Pehlivan, CEO. Szczybor began his flooring career in 1990 as a sales representative at Haines.

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MAY 18, 2021

Ardex Americas is set to acquire TiLite, a manufacturer of building materials for shower systems. This step comes as a continuation of Ardex’s growth strategy in the North American tile industry, the company said. Aliquippa, Pa.— I’m especially excited to welcome Scott Carroll to the Ardex Family.”.

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MAY 1, 2023

Coverings 2023, the tile industry’s premier North American trade show, took place here last month, April 18-21, to resounding industry excitement and palpable energy across the show floor. Michael Ward, vice president of sales, Portobello America, put it simply: “Everybody’s here. O rland o , F la.— It started out strong.

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, unveiled a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023, taking place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings,

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MARCH 29, 2022

.— Coverings, the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America , released the winners of the annual Rock Star Award in advance of Coverings 2022, which will take place April 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Natiely Canedo, Florida sales manager, StoneHardscapes, Ft. Manufacturer.

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JUNE 26, 2023

Dan Butterfield, vice president of residential sales for Dal-Tile, added, “We are thrilled to be named AR Homes’ Vendor of the Year, and equally proud to be associated with a builder of their stature. “We “Daltile’s commitment to quality, innovation and design perfectly aligns with our vision of delivering the best in custom home building.

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JULY 12, 2023

Industry experts agree that while economic conditions can tighten the purse strings of the average consumer, those shopping for opulence tend to continue spending even during these times. What’s more, tile’s renown longevity remains one of its most notable features—with no equal in the industry.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Kahrs Americas has hired Renee Tester as director of marketing. She will be responsible for leading all marketing initiatives and driving the continued growth of Kahrs Americas’ business. We’re very excited to have Renee on board,” said Sean Brennan, president of Kahrs – Americas Division.

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MAY 24, 2021

laminate flooring market that hadn’t occurred since 2015— the category actually grew in terms of both sales and volume. FCNews research pegged laminate flooring sales at the first point of distribution in the U.S. of total flooring sales and 5.6% By Reginald Tucker In 2020, something interesting happened in the U.S.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Dalton— Shaw Industries Group has collaborated with PetSmart Charities, the top funder of animal welfare in North America, to support the nonprofit’s mission of helping homeless pets. And we’re excited they took it a step further by investing a portion of those sales into helping adoptable pets find new homes and people to love.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2022

—The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC) , a self-funded business council advancing sustainability in the vinyl industry, welcomed Novalis as the newest member of the council. VSC membership is reserved for organizations taking a leadership role to advance sustainability throughout the vinyl industry, according to the company.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The initiative aims to equip industry professionals with new skills and knowledge while fostering connections with peers and industry experts. The workshops and regional trainings are free and are made possible through the support of sponsors dedicated to elevating the industry through education.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Dumais has been the sales and logistics manager of Miller Druck Specialty Contracting, Inc., in New York for the past 27 years and has worked in the industry for 34 years. Miller Druck specializes in commercial fabrication and installation. She was honored to be the recipient of the 2022 Women in Stone Pioneer Award.

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APRIL 22, 2021

Dallas, Texas— Daltile’s commercial team will launch an updated continuing education unit (CEU) on “The Tile Industry and Green Building” to show the ways tile can contribute toward green building certifications. To best serve these customers, we have updated our CEU with complete information about our products’ sustainability attributes. “To

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MAY 1, 2023

FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, recently welcomed scores of professional contractors, suppliers, distributors and industry consultants here for its annual convention and commercial flooring trade show. During his presentation, he focused on current industry challenges, opportunities and future outlook for the business.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2021

New York—More than 200 leaders in the flooring industry gathered here recently to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) at the Rainbow Room atop the famed Rockefeller Plaza. CCA is one of the largest cooperatives in the United States with sales surpassing $10 billion.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Specialty flooring retailers are the drivers of this industry. FCNews ’ Retailers of the Year 2022 issue features some of the industry’s most accomplished dealers from influential buying groups as well as smaller retailers with no group affiliation. In other words, it reflects the retail industry as a whole. Tequesta, Fla.

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Dallas—Dal-Tile Corporation, a division of Mohawk Industries, has appointed Matt Kahny as president of the company. Kahny brings a deep understanding of all facets of the organization, including sales, marketing, product development and operations. “Our hard surfaces business. Kahny began his career with American Olean in 1983.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

It has been apparent and clear there are no limitations for women in this company nor in this industry,” said Alison Mullins, marketing consultant for Triton Stone Group’s Richmond, Va., Rea began his natural stone industry career at Coldspring in 1977, working in the company’s manufacturing facility. They did it for all of us.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

manufacturer and distributor of a broad range of installation solutions, announced it has completed the sale of certain assets of its Harris Flooring Group division to Marquis Industries. We believe Marquis Industries is the proper steward going forward for the Harris Flooring Group,” said Len Gould, president and CEO of Q.E.P.,

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APRIL 17, 2023

“As an organization, we are more optimistic about 2023 as a whole now—after Q1—than we were going into the year,” said Casey Dillabaugh, president of Boise, Idaho-based Dillabaugh’s Flooring America, echoing a sentiment shared by others. In fact, many retailers are seeing an uptick in their top-line sales.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Dallas, Texas—This Friday is National Tile Day 2024 and Daltile , the largest designer and manufacturer of tile in North America, wants to kick-off the celebration by highlighting the myriad of attributes that make tile an outstanding component of residential and commercial design, construction and remodeling.

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