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Tile continues downward slide

Floor Covering News

ceramic tile consumption in 2023 was 2.85 from the previous year, according to the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). ceramic tile imports were at 2.00 tile consumption by volume, down from 71.1% imports, followed by Spain (17.4%) and Mexico (16.7%). Domestically produced tiles’ share of total U.S.

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Domestic tile manufacturers seek tariffs on imports

Floor Covering News

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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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

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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. AC’s Basics Collection , is a simple one with a white subway tile at its core. clean, off-white color.

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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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Waterproof: Domestic manufacturing update

Floor Covering News

The waterproof label has transcended its rigid core roots and is now touted across a variety of flooring constructions—from SPC to tile and even hardwood and underlayment. manufacturing and has facilities in Dalton as well as Mexicali, Mexico, to service its North American customers. tile producer, Daltile has a total U.S.

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Diesel Departures

Diary of a Tile Addict

This time the location is Mexico; a land in which vibrant styles come together to offer a landscape of fascinating contrasts and new perspectives. These five product lines celebrate the technical potential of ceramics, with Iris Ceramica’s R&D department faithfully interpreting the creative input of Diesel’s design team.

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