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Reshoring Initiative gains steam, more needs to be done

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T he crippling shipping delays and logjams that plagued the flooring industry in the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and into the early part of 2022 have finally begun to subside. as evidenced by a perennial lopsided trade deficit with China—continues to rely heavily on imports of many popular and essential products.

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Exclusive: One on one with ‘Mr.’ Shaw

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Feldman and Mr. Shaw talked at length about Engineered Floors (EF), the industry at large and global/national dynamics that are shaping the world today. For example, if we end up saying LVT is going to be manufactured in China, that’s an absolute mistake. Look at China right now. Their equipment was designed to make white yarns.

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Bella Flooring Group re-emerges anew

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W hile some in the industry may remember Bella Flooring Group as a consortium of Chinese manufacturers tempered on inexpensive product and lackluster service, the newly rebranded and reinvigorated Bella has set its sights on supporting the needs of the retail community with innovative product lines, U.S. Dominie explained. Proving its worth.