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Portobello America opens Tennessee facility

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Portobello America officially brought its nearly 1 million-square-foot manufacturing facility , located here, online this month. The 44-year-old company, based in Brazil, is a leader in tile, exporting to more than 60 countries. We had Portobello America in the ‘90s as a distributor. B axter , T enn.—Portobello in the ‘90s.

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Portobello America Tennessee plant to open in April

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The vision of Portobello America to have a full-service, ultra-modern production facility in the U.S. Durbin explained that once the first kiln is fully operational, the next phase will be the production of small-format floor and wall tile, which should be ready by late summer. Baxter, Tenn.—The is set to become a reality in April. “We

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Portobello America kicks off production at new Tennesee factory

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—Globally recognized for its design and innovation practices throughout the coverings market, Portobello Grupo has officially kicked off production activities at the new Portobello America plant , located here. Portobello America has already generated over 200 local jobs and will be a growth- driving force for the group.

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Portobello America to unveil new products at Coverings

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Portobello America will showcase eight new product introductions at this year’s Coverings, to be held here April 18-21. The company’s new products, to be exhibited at booth #2605, will now be produced stateside in Tennessee at the company’s brand-new, state-of-the-art, 900,000-square-foot factory. Orlando, Fla.—Portobello

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Tile America Collects Over 1,000 Gently-Worn Shoes to Help Soles4Souls Fight Global Poverty in Q2

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Tile America Collects Over 1,000 Gently-Worn Shoes to Help Soles4Souls Fight Global Poverty in Q2. Brian Knies, Owner & President of Tile America. About Tile America Gives Back. Each quarter the employees of Tile America set forth on a mission to help those in need. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.

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Portobello celebrates U.S. facility with grand opening

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Portobello America has officially brought its nearly 1 million-square-foot manufacturing facility, located here, online. The 44-year-old company, based in Brazil, is a leader in tile, exporting to more than 60 countries. as Portobello America for decades now; however, this is its first production facility in the states.

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Not ‘if’ but ‘how’ it’s Made in America

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Experts suggest the pandemic might not have a significant bearing on their perception of “Made in America” among younger generations. Experts suggest it might not have a significant bearing on their perception of “Made in America.”. So, how important is the “Made in America” label to these two generations?

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