article thumbnail

Joaquin Piquet: ceramic visionary

Diary of a Tile Addict

He has recently written a very insightful article for Vigilancer (reprinted in full below) that provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the instigators of the aesthetic and technical innovations that have revolutionised the ceramic sector over the past few decades. Tile

article thumbnail

Stonepeak Ceramics expands U.S. investments

Floor Covering News

Stonepeak Ceramics, a U.S. These investments are a testament to that dedication and keep raising the bar of quality and reliability of porcelain solutions firmly positioning Stonepeak Ceramics at the forefront of the industry and in line with our core values,” said Federica Minozzi, CEO of Iris Ceramica Group, parent company of Stonepeak.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

FCNews opens nominations for 2nd FCNnovation Awards

Floor Covering News

Installation-related Software. Flooring products will be judged based on design and/or performance (technology). The software category will recognize new products that significantly contribute to improved efficiency, productivity and performance of a retail operation. Nominations are open in the following categories: Carpet.

article thumbnail

The Great Reveal: New flooring intros for 2021

Floor Covering News

By Reginald Tucker Floor Covering News , with the launch of The Great Reveal, is providing manufacturers with creative ways to get their new flooring products in front of specialty retailers around the country so they may be better prepared to present consumers with new products, colors and designs to help them complete their renovation projects.

article thumbnail

Visualization Technology and Digital Design Tools with Tile of Spain

Tile of Spain USA

Ceramic tile manufacturers from Spain are making waves in the digital arena by turning to technology to transform the tile selection process. “We HOME DESIGN 3D is a program that allows users to create three-dimensional environments with the full range of ceramic materials from Azulev Group. Cement Tile Floor Simulator by Cerlat.

Tools 130
article thumbnail

Industry disrupters 2024: Internal factors, external forces upend status quo

Floor Covering News

In flooring, it can be as explosive as developing completely new product formulations that offer consumers features/benefits not previously available—we’re looking at you, WPC. Or it can be as simple as stripping down complexity to give consumers a more intuitive experience—something software/tech firms are getting rather good at.

article thumbnail

Inaugural FCNnovation Award winners named

Floor Covering News

FCNews has announced the winners of its inaugural FCN novation Awards, a new initiative designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies in the flooring industry today. Ceramic—(Defend) Daltile. Hardwood—(Woodura) Valinge Flooring. Laminate—(Pergo Elements) Mohawk. Practicality.