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Smart strategies to better navigate Surfaces 2022

Floor Covering News

With that as the draw, flooring retailers are expected to turn out in droves to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center to see the latest and greatest flooring products under one roof. FCNews spoke to several seasoned Surfaces retailers who plan to attend Surfaces 2022 to glean tips for shopping strategies.

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Mapei opens a new facility in the UK

Ceramics of Italy

Mapei, a global leader in the production of chemical products for the building industry, is enhancing its presence in the UK by opening a new facility in Speke, near Liverpool. Today, also thanks to the local production capacity, we are the market leader in products for the installation of ceramic and stone materials.

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Novalam adds i4F technologies to enter global SPC market

Floor Covering News

As a result, Novalam becomes Spain’s first manufacturer of SPC products, all of which will be enhanced with i4F drop-lock installation technologies. Destined for the global market, SPC production will commence at Novalam’s new state-of-the-art facility in here as of March 2024. “We

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Mapei inaugurates its new plant in Laval, Canada

Ceramics of Italy

Mapei Canada, part of Mapei Group, inaugurated a new powders production and warehouse expansion in September at its flagship facility in Laval, Quebec. The new facility allows us to meet Northeastern Canada’s growing need for construction materials, admixtures for concrete, plus cement grinding aids,” he added. “By

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Decocer thinks ‘big’ with small tile

Floor Covering News

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. Since Decocer creates custom products, there is no need to maintain a U.S. fan base.

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How dealers beat big boxes

Floor Covering News

By Ken Ryan Specialty flooring retailers are constantly employing methods to up their game, especially as it relates to exclusive, higher-margin product offerings and, of course, personalized service, in an effort to grow the business and even beat big boxes. Private labeling also helps when comparing products.”.

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In-store financing supports retail strategies

Floor Covering News

Consumer financing is probably the most underutilized sales tool by most flooring retailers,” said Keith Spano, president of Flooring America/Flooring Canada. “On Spano cited research showing almost half of all Flooring America and Flooring Canada members are involved in kitchen and bath renovations. The best average 35%.