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Ardex Americas acquires DTA Tools USA

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Ardex Americas said it will strengthen its relationship with DTA Tools USA by integrating its business into the Ardex organization. DTA, established in Australia in 1976, manufactures, imports and distributes high-end tools, trims and machinery and is a market leader in the tile industry. Aliquippa, Pa.—Ardex

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Coverings announces 10th class of Rock Star winners

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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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NTCA empowers installers with 14 workshops, six trainings in June

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Workshops The workshops, spanning three hours in the afternoon or evening, are open to tile installers, contractors, sales personnel and members of the architecture and design community. Each workshop and regional training will be presented by NTCA Technical Trainers, individuals with extensive experience in tile installation.

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Mobile Marketing, Roomvo launch analytics module

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It is a remarkable tool that we’re grateful to have.” . The partnership with Roomvo has just gotten better and better,” said Jason O’Krent, director of sales, O’Krent Floors. Collectively, Mobile Marketing and Roomvo power the website and visualizer for the largest flooring retailers in North America, according to the companies.

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STATS: Flooring sales trend slightly lower in 2020

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When the dust cleared and all the numbers were counted, total industry sales fell just short of 2019’s numbers at $22.951 billion, a decline of 0.5%. FCNews ’ exclusive research reveals total 2020 flooring sales topped out at $22.951 billion and 18.969 billion square feet. This comes on the heels of 4.6% in volume in 2017; 5.1%

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How to revive carpet, laminate, sheet vinyl sales

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Whether it’s digital or in-house expertise, retailers need to provide the tools that make consumers feel confident about using carpet to express their personality. Travis Bass, EVP of sales, Swiss Krono USA. Barron Frith, CFL North America president. Frank Hargadon, Regional sales manager, Beauflor. Be the expert.

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Kahrs Americas hires Renee Tester as director of marketing

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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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