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Ceramic: State of the industry 2023

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S everal issues that shook out in 2023 have contributed to a less-than-stellar year for ceramic tile. The increase in interest/mortgage rates, an abrupt transition of spending among consumers—from goods to services—and price deflation have all caused a lack of growth for ceramic tile in 2023. Category experts agree the U.S.

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The Research Institute of the Hospital de Saint Paul, a Tile of Spain Award Winning Project

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Receiving first prize in the 2019 edition of the Tile of Spain Awards, the Research Institute of the Hospital de Saint Paul is a uniquely constructed building conceived as a technological infrastructure with a deep commitment to global sustainability.

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Ceramic: Digital printing changes the game

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American Olean’s Foyer, which utilizes digital printing technology, is a striking marble-look tile designed to create a lasting impression. Digital printing may just now be making its way into the manufacturing process of some flooring categories, but for ceramic it has been changing the game for more than a decade. But that’s not all.

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Commercial flooring: State of the industry 2023

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Coming off a year where many companies reopened or resumed normal business hours, the commercial flooring industry is poised to capitalize on this momentum. billion-plus commercial flooring business, while Main Street applications account for the remainder, according to preliminary Floor Covering News research.

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Ceramic Morphologies: 3D Printing on Ceramic Tile

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Harvard University researchers and students from t he Material Processes and Systems (MaP+S) group once again delighted visitors to the Trans-Hitos exhibit at CEVI SAMA (2017) with their new project entitled “Ceramic Morphologies.” … Continue Reading.

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Tile of Spain Announces the Prestigious Jury Overseeing the 22nd Annual Tile of Spain Awards

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The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the five highly regarded architects and designers who will make up the jury for the 22 nd annual Tile of Spain Awards. Before founding her practice, Bermúdez studied at the School of Industrial Design of the University Cardenal Herrera CEU in Valencia.

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Scoring flooring: Industry stats for 2021

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One would think those issues would negatively impact any industry. flooring industry to post record gains as shoppers continued to spend on home improvements in lieu of lavish vacations. flooring industry went on a wild ride dating back to third quarter 2020, which carried through to the end of 2021. Supply chain disruptions.