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Waterproof: Domestic manufacturing update

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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. What’s more, much of the production of these waterproof products is happening right here in the U.S. Mohawk Industries is also heavily invested in its U.S.

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Retailers take the initiative on training

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In our industry the two biggest challenges are the ones that take the highest skill sets, which is carpet and ceramic tile,” explained Don Roberts, president/CEO. The retailer has held training sessions in two Alabama cities—a pair of two-day classes and a single one-day class—all focused on carpet. “In

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NFA spring conference: Business is booming

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David Chambers, Nebraska Furniture Mart; and A.J. DeGraaf: Depends on the product. DeGraaf: We’re scheduling end of June and July for tile. Flick: We’re a week and a half to two weeks on everything but ceramic. With ceramic, because there’s just not a lot of ceramic installers anywhere, we could be nine weeks out.

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