Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Los Angeles—Emser Tile has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Tom Enright as vice president of commercial sales. He most recently served as president of Kompan Americas, a leading supplier of playground and fitness equipment, a post he held for over four years.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

Las Vegas—Portobello America will debut its new porcelain collection Terralma at Coverings 2022 (booth N2526). Terralma is not just another new and exciting introduction from Portobello America, the company said. The post Portobello America to debut Terralma porcelain collection appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 7, 2022

.— Portobello America has added Holly Badertscher as vice president of marketing, a new role within the organization. Badertscher comes to Portobello America from Lowe’s Companies, where she served as merchandising vice president for décor. “I’m Portobello is the leading tile brand in Brazil.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Ardex Americas said it will strengthen its relationship with DTA Tools USA by integrating its business into the Ardex organization. The post Ardex Americas acquires DTA Tools USA appeared first on Floor Covering News. Aliquippa, Pa.—Ardex

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 14, 2017

Because of the our nation’s Independence Day, the month of July is all about America. If it’s tile and it’s made in America, chances are it’s handmade. The ‘Made in America’ vendor lines and products featured here aren’t the only ones Architectural Ceramics offers.

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Floor Covering News

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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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

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. rising to $2.5 billion and 2.4 billion square feet.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 2, 2023

“The CrossValue Program combines our variety of unique textures, looks, colors and installation possibilities with top-notch customer service and technical support,” explained Larry Browder, Crossville’s executive vice president of sales. Owen Stone Each CrossValue Program collection includes the 12 x 24 unpolished size.

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Floor Covering News

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 The post Sika, Merkrete conduct training at CTEF appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

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.

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Floor Covering News

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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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

Made-in-America suppliers agree there are a variety of benefits to their customers, not the least of which is shorter lead times—a timely advantage given the hardship imported LVTs continue to face today. The company manufactures in eight plants throughout America and produces about 80% of its total volume in the U.S. facility. “Our

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

“We thank our partners for a great year of collaboration and incredible sales development,” said Sean Brennan, president, Kährs Americas. “We We are looking forward to a strong 2022 as we continue to develop the Kährs Brand of flooring with incredible partners that support us across the Americas.”.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 10, 2023

This week we asked: Are you seeing increased interest in Made in America? Marine veteran, I always look for made-in-the-USA products and promote them as hard as I can—without losing the sale. “We are not seeing an uptick in sales due to products made in the USA. “As a U.S. appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2023

“I speak for the entire Tarkett Commercial team when I say we are truly humbled and honored to receive this recognition for the second straight year,” said Kevin McGregor, commercial sales vice president, Tarkett North America. “It

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2020

Travis Bass, EVP of sales, Swiss Krono USA. Barron Frith, CFL North America president. Frank Hargadon, Regional sales manager, Beauflor. Andrew Bennett, commercial sales manager, Tarkett. The post How to revive carpet, laminate, sheet vinyl sales appeared first on Floor Covering News. Ease of installation.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Here are their responses: Because of the negative connotation laminate flooring has held over the past years we were surprised to see this category increase its share of our flooring sales. It has been steady, stable and predictable, which drives sales. It still represents more than 42% of our total sales.

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Floor Covering News

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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Floor Covering News

MAY 24, 2022

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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Floor Covering News

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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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2024

We like to say sustainability is built into everything we do, from operations to sales, Mapei is committed to being transparent and reducing our impacts to deliver healthy and sustainable solutions to the built environment.” The post Mapei, Mohawk Group headline sustainability summit appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Heart pine was really what America was built from,” said Milton Goodwin, vice president. Specifically, Hammel is referring to Pacaya mesquite, which is sourced from Central America, drained of its sap and treated by local artisans. According to Paul Rezuke, VP of sales, U.S., These trees were 300, 400 or 500 years old.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

Ardex Americas is set to acquire TiLite, a manufacturer of building materials for shower systems. Mark Walsh, director of sales, tile and stone installation systems at Ardex, added, “TiLite’s shower system products are a great addition to our tile and stone segment, helping us broaden our offerings of best-in-class products and systems.

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Floor Covering News

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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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2023

In this week’s “Tuesday Tips,” Tom Jennings, retail training expert, talks about Made in America products and why your sales team should make an effort to learn where your vendors are located and where your products are manufactured.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will raffle off an original Angie Halford Ré American Flag mosaic, donated by Ron Nash, president and COO, North America, Laticrete International Inc., Pendleton, S.C.—The Education should be every leader’s No. 1 priority, and CTEF is part of the solution,” Nash said.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In choosing their top retailer partners, suppliers looked beyond sales volume to other key attributes such as communication skills, trust, company culture and even benevolence as differentiating factors. Bob Wagner’s Flooring America. In other words, it reflects the retail industry as a whole. Treasure Coast Carpet and Interiors.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Michael Ward, vice president of sales, Portobello America, put it simply: “Everybody’s here. However, Eric Astrachan, executive director of the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), touted the resiliency of the category, which remained strong despite hardships. “We I think the vibe is ‘OK, we’re back, we’re 100%.’

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Floor Covering News

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% Sales by channel. billion in sales—up 9.6% at $1.144 billion, a 5.8%

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The sales team at Ambassador Mid-West Floor has started using the visualizer’s increased capabilities to show homeowners options for new backsplashes in addition to floors. “We We plan to use the visualizer to help close deals and increase sales.”. Now they’re able to visualize and see their floors along with countertops and walls.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2022

H amstrung by record inflation , supply chain woes and a lingering pandemic, flooring retailers somehow managed to achieve record sales in 2021 and followed that up with a robust five months to start 2022. In challenging times, the good ones have the systems and procedures in place to keep winning or seek out their own retail sales advice.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 19, 2020

For instance, business is so robust for Kelby Frederick’s My Flooring America/My Flooring Texas, based in the town of Webster, that he has put a “massive effort” toward closing the sale as early in the process as possible. “We We are definitely seeing an uptick in customer activity and sales,” he told FCNews.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Flooring America recently appointed two new members to its advisory council. Chris Green of Great Southeast Flooring America in Melbourne, Fla., were selected to join the group, which represents the perspective of Flooring America’s retail members to the leadership team. Manchester, N.H.—Flooring Charles, Ill.,

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JUNE 22, 2017

Brett Anthony, recently retired sales professional for the northern California market, was recognized for his years of untiring service to ARDEX Americas. Presenting the retirement award are Jesse David (right), ARDEX Americas President, and Aaron Chaffee, Regional Sales Manager, Western Region.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Carpetland USA, which operates nine locations in Iowa and Illinois, expects solid sales activity for the fall selling season. ” Grigsby’s is hardly the only retailer reporting sales results that are outpacing 2021—a record year for many flooring retailers. I feel the fall will provide some solid sales opportunities this year.”.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

America was literally built on our floors. The father of one of our new sales guys who came over with the Crossville acquisition was a Bruce distributor. “As a company we’re only five years young, but the Armstrong flooring brand, for example, goes back to the mid- 1800s. We gave him a Bruce polo shirt, and he wore it on Christmas day.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

APRIL 23, 2018

April 23, 2018 – Fishman Flooring Solutions , a leading distributor of flooring and flooring installation products, has presented ARDEX Americas with its 2017 Vendor Partner Award, recognizing the company for its contributions to Fishman’s sales growth. ARDEX has multiple sales representatives in each of Fishman’s five regions.

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