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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Retailers and product-based companies in many consumer categories are affected by the new tariffs and countervailing charges implemented on goods from China. 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%

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A Better Saltillo Tile: Rustic Cement Tile Pavers

Tile Talk

A few weeks ago, we spoke about the history, production and properties of Saltillo tile. To recap, hand-crafted from natural clay deposits, authentic Saltillo tile can only come from one place in the world - Saltillo, in the state of Coahuila in Mexico. Couples perfectly with hand-painted decorative ceramic tiles.

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Executive forecast 2024: No signs of stopping resilient flooring

Floor Covering News

Many supply chain risks remain for products imported from abroad. Challenges include higher inventory costs due to rising interest rates and product stoppages as U.S. products support jobs for American workers and help to fuel the U.S. Customs enforce the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Moreover, made-in-the-U.S.A.

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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. Ukraine is a major exporter of agricultural commodities such as wheat and corn, and the conflict has disrupted production and export capabilities.

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Exclusive: One on one with ‘Mr.’ Shaw

Floor Covering News

When EF launched with solution-dyed poly, you told me this product was going to be the best value for the dollar in the industry. Best product out there for the money? The best product, less expensive, better value, more competitive. Thoughts on Invista getting out of fiber production? Let’s take ceramic.

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What to Get an Architect for Christmas [2018]

Life of an Architect

But I prefer the larger sets as they offer a bit more time to assemble and provide more detail to the finished product. But the sets I have selected are still in production for this year. Architectural Graphic Standards for Residential Construction [$185] by American Institute of Architects (Author),? Giglio (Author),?

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