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Flooring STATS 2023: Dollars see gains, volume down

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The war in Ukraine that created a global energy crisis. Such were the main challenges that defined 2022 for civilization in general and the flooring industry in particular. The Russian invasion of Ukraine led many countries to end dependence on Russian gas completely. Disruptions in supply chains. Take carpet, for example.

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Exclusive: MSI sees opportunities amid challenges

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Raj Shah, MSI co-CEO M S International, more commonly known as MSI, started making headlines about 15 years ago as an affordable source of ceramic tile and stone. Will flooring wind up in the black this year? My brother enjoys the countertop side more; I enjoy the flooring side much more. What about the war in Ukraine?

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

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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. This year’s Floor Covering News “Industry Disrupters” 2024 issue features all manner of players that are—or are poised to—shake things up. Changing the rules.