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Stats 2023: Laminate resurgence drives sales higher

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The disparity in growth rates, industry observers say, can be attributed to slightly higher costs related to production/shipping, as well as more of an emphasis on better quality goods—those in the 10mm to 12mm range versus activity at the opening price point associated with 7mm products. of sales—up from 4.6% last year.

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Benchwick: From the background to the forefront

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As the parent company of Benchwick, Northann develops and produces high-quality flooring, wall panels and decorative surfaces in the U.S. Most of the core materials used in existing rigid core products are more susceptible to oil prices; we don’t have to worry about that.” . as well as in Canada and Europe. It’s also much lighter.”.

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Consensus on Surfaces ’24: ‘It’s back!’

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International attendance, meanwhile, which had waned significantly during the pandemic, continued to make a comeback with greater representation from Asia and Europe. Jared Coffin, vice president of product management for The Dixie Group, said he was kept busy by swarms of retail visits the first two days.

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Armstrong Flooring wins three 2019 Good Design awards

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It recognizes the latest, most advanced products and designs for their innovation and invention. Good Design covers new consumer products, graphics and packaging designed and manufactured in Europe, Asia, Africa and North and South America. Winning products are featured on the Good Design website.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

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Photo: Chinoiserie vases, painted in traditional blue and white imagery, popularized in Eastern Asia. Eastern Asia: While China may not be known for it’s tile work, decorative ceramics reign from this area. Today, the country is also known for its modern production. Ferrari anyone? Photo via Pinterest.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

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Retailers and product-based companies in many consumer categories are affected by the new tariffs and countervailing charges implemented on goods from China. government now charges countervailing duties to protect our domestic factories (therein the dilemma for many products affected). Most have Chinese products in their catalogs.

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Stats 2021: Laminate picks up right where it left off in 2020

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Volume-wise, the category grew at a slower rate (3.1%) compared to sales, reflecting higher prices for resins, melamine and fiberboard materials—some of the primary ingredients that go into the production of laminate flooring. the 7mm and 8mm product offerings that are so appealing to renters and DIYers). in 2020 to roughly $1.24

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