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Mohawk to acquire Vitromex ceramic business

Floor Covering News

Mohawk Industries said it has entered into an agreement to purchase the Vitromex ceramic tile business from Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS) for approximately $293 million in cash. Vitromex was founded in 1967 and includes four manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout Mexico. Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk billion (2.9 billion (2.9

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Tile continues downward slide

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ceramic tile consumption in 2023 was 2.85 ceramic tile imports were at 2.00 imports, followed by Spain (17.4%) and Mexico (16.7%). The five countries from which the most tiles were imported in 2023 based on volume were: India (42.6%); Spain -19.4%; Mexico -7.8%; Italy -20.5%; Brazil -18.6%. Clemson, S.C.—U.S. Imports U.S.

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Domestic tile manufacturers seek tariffs on imports

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ceramic tile manufacturers, representing over 90% of all U.S. ceramic tile manufacturers, representing over 90% of all U.S. The post Domestic tile manufacturers seek tariffs on imports appeared first on Floor Covering News. Clemson, S.C.—U.S. “In fact, U.S. from which to compete on a global scale. . “In fact, U.S.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. Let’s learn a bit about how ceramic tile is classified. The principles used to create ceramic tile are basic.

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Stats 2023: Tile flooring price increases buoy dollar sales

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F or the second year running tile flooring experienced sales growth after its 2020 decline, which had been the category’s first decrease in several years. Tile flooring was up mid-double digits in dollars in 2022 compared to 2021’s high single-digit increase. Volume experienced a slight decrease overall. billion square feet.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7%

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STATS: Tile sales decline, comeback looms large

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Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Continuing its downward trajectory, ceramic tile sales in 2020 experienced a low, single-digit decline in terms of overall dollar sales and similar declines in terms of volume. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%.

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