CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JUNE 22, 2015

Ton Holten began in the ceramic tile industry driving tile-laden tractor-trailers for a Dutch forwarding company from the far reaches of two continents back to his native Holland. Now with Oneir we’re always online with the new store in Barrie and can check stock, sales, and know what is going on in both locations up to the minute.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

His grandmother was a tile company employee while expecting Donato’s father, who not only would go on to a long and illustrious tile industry career, but serve as both inspiration and role model for his son’s career in tile. Then I specialized in architectural and contractor sales, and specified and sold many larger architectural projects.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Karndean Designflooring, an industry-leading supplier of premium LVT , has acquired GO Resilient Canada luxury vinyl flooring assets. With the acquisition, Karndean continues its growth by expanding North American sales and operations, establishing the Karndean Designflooring Canada entity under its company umbrella.

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Floor Covering News

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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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

“We saw a good mix of products, including hardwood and even rugs,” said Raffi Sarmazian, co-owner of Sarmazian Brothers Flooring, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Philip Key, vice president of sales and marketing for Triangulo, said he had been trying to secure a spot with NFA for at least a year. It’s nice to see something other than vinyl.”

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Known for its small-size ceramic products for manufacturers, distributors, architects and other design professionals, Decocer currently sells throughout the United States, which is the company’s primary client and accounts for more than 50% of sales. In five years’ time, company executives intend to grow the U.S. We are constantly in motion.”

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2023

—Lucida Surfaces, designer and manufacturer of innovative flooring solutions, continues to expand its sales team with the appointment of Yehuda Fisch as the new regional sales manager in the Southeast. “We are confident that his expertise and passion will drive our sales success in the Southeast. .

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Alpert’s industry background includes 35-years. and Canada, we’ll keep a pulse on North American design and cultural trends and quickly gear our product offering to mirror those trends.”. based trading company, run by industry veterans with over 100-years of. said Managing Partner, Scott Alpert. Chinese Trading Companies.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

The resurgent laminate flooring category continued on its upward trajectory in 2021 as sales reached $1.304 billion, FCNews research shows. That $1.304 billion also represents the highest level of laminate sales seen since 2006. In terms of sales, laminate represented just 4.9% in 2016; and 6.6% in 2011, FCNews research shows.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

in March of 2020, it put the kibosh on many in-person industry conferences, including the annual NWFA Expo, which was scheduled to kick off in Milwaukee in April that year. Like the wood flooring we work with, our industry has proven that we can withstand whatever comes our way.”. By Reginald Tucker Orlando, Fla.—When

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Floor Covering News

JULY 1, 2022

T he comeback that was predicted in 2020 after ceramic flooring sales experienced its first downward trajectory in several years was right on point as 2021 saw vast improvement across the board. increase in dollar sales to $3.077 billion in 2021 (flooring only) vs. $2.844 billion in 2020. FCNews research shows ceramic experienced an 8.2%

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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% By Reginald Tucker In 2020, something interesting happened in the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 15, 2023

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada MERCHANDISING Show more with less “At Westvalley Carpet & Flooring, we have made a practice of focusing on the quality brands and products that consumers are looking for. Listen to your employees, to your installers, to your customers, to your sales reps, to other dealers and so forth.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

For those who can tackle the category at the retail level, benefits abound—higher profit margins and ticket sales as well as forging a reputation for style and design, to name a few. The dealer who actively sells ceramic tile is invariably making a higher ticket sale, which will add to overall revenue growth and profitability for the dealer.”

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2023

In fact, many retailers are seeing an uptick in their top-line sales. This led to March being incredibly strong with retail sales up over 20% for the quarter—and we were up 8% when compared to 2021. This led to March being incredibly strong with retail sales up over 20% for the quarter—and we were up 8% when compared to 2021.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

The Installation & Fabrication sessions at Coverings 2021 will provide attendees a wealth of information regarding industry best practices and cutting-edge techniques in installation and fabrication, show organizers said. Installation & Fabrication.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 24, 2020

“Coming together to connect with our retail partners is more important now than ever before,” said Jeff Meadows, president of residential sales at Mohawk. This is great news for our industry but only if we can deliver—and Mohawk can. and Canada, both in person and digitally, to engage with retailers. Atlantic City, N.J.—Jan.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Toronto—Torlys has continued the investment in its sales force with the addition of Wayde Hayley who joins as regional sales director, BC and Alberta. In this role, Hayley will develop and execute sales strategies for Torlys’ retail, builder, insurance and commercial channels across British Columbia and Alberta regions.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

FOB factory sales were $975.9 exports (by volume) were to our North American neighbors: Canada (71.2%) and Mexico (10.5%). Spain, Mexico, and Italy) were shut down due to COVID-19, which negatively impacted imports. Domestic shipments. Through 3Q 2020 US shipments were 654.4 million square feet, down 1.5% from 3Q 2019 YTD. of all U.S.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2021

While the flooring industry has been a “man’s world” for decades, women are rising in the ranks and accomplishing incredible things that have helped move the industry forward. Cheryl Acierno has been engaged in the floor covering industry for her entire career, owning Acierno & Company for the past 21 years. Cheryl Acierno.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 19, 2023

It’s significant,” said Derek Nighbor, CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada, in a release. Suppliers weigh in Floor Covering News spoke with several hardwood flooring producers with headquarters and factories in eastern Canada. sales, Wickham Flooring, which maintains production facilities in Quebec.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

ARDEX Americas Tiling Sales Professional Frank Galvan conducts training in Mansfield, Texas! Did you know ARDEX Academy training is available in Canada, the United States and Latin America? Register today for this industry leading and totally complimentary training! Check out a full list here!

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The A to Z of Building

MARCH 25, 2015

Luxor Industrial Corporation wishes to announce that it has commenced manufacturing Heavy Duty Crane Industrial Mats and other related large timber products for Hampton Lumber Sales – Canada,'

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Tile Excellence

JANUARY 2, 2014

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

This broad-based approach, observers say, helps ease the sting of soft sales between segments. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Industry members suggest advertising reflect styles and products that appeal to the local market. Connecting with customers upon entry remains an integral starting point for any potential sale.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2020

—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of construction solutions for the building industry, has promoted Eric Pucilowski, Robert Smith and Brett Spencer to the positions of regional vice president of sales, allowing each to serve their respective region with greater authority and deliver tailored customer service to their clients.

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Time2Design

JANUARY 27, 2014

Headed to #KBIS2014 ~ Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) and IBS (International Buidlers Show) have joined together to create one show in one place at the same. and Canada selected to be a member of BlogTourVegas. newest products, networking with industry peers and reporting back to.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 22, 2018

As thought leaders in the industry, representatives from Ceramics of Italy will participate in several educational sessions within the show’s conference programme. The session will provide an in-depth look at how the industry can combine sustainability messaging and various specification tools into a package. Flair by Naxos Ceramica.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 15, 2023

—Longtime flooring executive Steve Sieracki has been named senior vice president for Flooring America, Flooring Canada, International Design Guild and The Floor Trader divisions of CCA Global. Most recently, Sieracki was vice president of residential sales for Shaw Industries.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JANUARY 26, 2017

On January 18 th in Las Vegas, ARDEX Americas once again held their annual “ Reception with Friends ” customer event which gathers industry friends from all over North America, represented by Distributors, Contractors, Architects and Association Partners.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2021

The flooring industry was not immune to these impacts as plant shutdowns and retail showroom pauses put a crimp on product introductions. Brampton, Ontario, Canada. We are seeing robust sales on the Advanced+ series after only being in the stores for a short period of time.”. Or so you might think. Advanced+9” by COREtec.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 12, 2022

Canada and Europe specializing in 3D printing —announced that its parent company, Northann Corporation, just completed a round of private placement to enable more investment in the company’s plans for growth in the U.S., We are the pioneer and leader for 3D printing in the global interiors industry,” Li said.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 24, 2020

–Unique Design Solutions (USD) has appointed Tim Hanno to the position vice president of sales. In this new role, he will oversee all sales and sales related activities for the U.S. and Canada. The post Unique Design Solutions appoints Tim Hanno VP sales appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 21, 2020

That spells opportunity for floor covering retailers looking to not only grow sales but also profits as an overall percentage of sales. Check our industry tips that explain just that, here. “On average, that is typically 47% more than the customer intended to spend.”.

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Tile Excellence

JANUARY 25, 2014

The countries visiting the "ask Chris" blog are very diversified and include this month France, Germany, Australia, India, Canada, China, Ireland, New Zealand, Ukraine, Russia, United Kingdom, Iceland, Malaysia , Moldova and of course the US. Tile Excellence. Reactions: Email This BlogThis! Newer Post. Older Post. Contact Excellence Experts.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 25, 2023

This new program, tailored for more than 1,000 stores across Flooring America, Flooring Canada and Carpet One Floor & Home retailers, marks one of the largest rollouts in the history of the home improvement retail industry. represents a monumental update in the retail industry.,” initiative. Retail 2.0 The solution?

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Dalton — Shaw Industries Group’s residential division announces changes to its leadership team and structure. These leaders will have full responsibility for all aspects of the residential business, including builder, multi-family and retail sales, along with inventory management for their respective regions.

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