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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. American tile manufacturers have always welcomed fair competition from imports,” said Eric Astrachan, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) executive director. Clemson, S.C.—U.S.

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Litokol opens a new facility in India in partnership with Pidilite Industries

Ceramics of Italy

Pidilite has also set up two other new production companies, again connected to the tile installation and natural stone sectors. Litokol’s new facility in India has a state-of-the-art production plant that manufactures epoxy, polyurethane and other reactive two-component products for the ceramic and building industries.

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TCNA: Tile market poised for rebound

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ceramic tile market due to the COVID-19 health crisis, 2021 is off to an excellent start, according to the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). Tile Consumption Overview. ceramic tile consumption was up 17.8% tile shipments, imports, exports and total consumption in thousands of 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. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7%

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Ceramic consumption rises in Q3

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ceramic tile consumption rose 15.3% by volume in the third quarter 2021 year to date, compared to the same timeframe in 2020, according to the Ceramic Tile Market Update released by the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). Tile Consumption Overview: The following table shows U.S. Anderson, S.C—U.S.

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Update from the Vibrant Ceramics 2016 Roadshow in Tampa on August 31

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Update from the Vibrant Ceramics 2016 Roadshow in Tampa which was held on Wednesday August 31st. A note from Tom Kotel, CTDA’s President who spoke at the event: The Tampa Roadshow was attended by local tile companies, manufacturer’s; a contingent of interested people. President of Mid America Tile. All Rights Reserved.

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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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