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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. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% Now you know why China isn’t an ideal source of supply anymore for ceramic and porcelain tiles.

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Coverings 2023 exceeds expectations

Floor Covering News

The show floor featured immense global pavilions hosted by the world’s leading ceramic tile associations and product manufacturers from the United States, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Turkey, Portugal, India, China and other countries. Seventy seven percent of attendees were from the United States and 23% hailed from other countries.

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Global trendsetters on display at Domotex USA 2020

Floor Covering News

“There is no other floor covering trade show or market in North America that is more focused on the business needs of floor covering buyers, designers and installers than Domotex USA,” said Donna Busse, show director of Domotex USA. “In based interior designers and to expand its sales across North America.

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The Natural Stone Institute announces 2023 award recipients

Floor Covering News

By 2008, MSI was among the top importers of natural stone in the world, with materials from virtually every major stone sourcing country across the globe, including India, Brazil, China, Turkey, Italy, Spain and Mexico.

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Tile Installation-Tile Repair-Tile Experts: Tile Excellence: Welcome.

Tile Excellence

The countries visiting the "ask Chris" blog are very diversified and include this month France, Germany, Australia, India, Canada, China, Ireland, New Zealand, Ukraine, Russia, United Kingdom, Iceland, Malaysia , Moldova and of course the US. Website Designs by Diana-Tile Excellence Webmaster & SEO Manager. Tile Excellence.

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Rigid core reigns with a focus on innovation

Floor Covering News

Suppliers across the show floor showed off their version of PVC-free, recyclable or eco-friendly rigid core options designed to intrigue today’s “Earth-conscious” consumers. Now we’ve taken it and we’re offering the same colors in a herringbone option—so a little bit more stylistic in design. Take Raskin Industries for example.

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Industry disrupters 2024: Internal factors, external forces upend status quo

Floor Covering News

PureGrain direct digital print DLVT flooring uses digital embossing technology to create high-definition designs directly on a high-density rigid core. What’s more, the initiative is designed to change how retailers and manufacturers work together to sell that flooring. These products offer the realistic look and feel of actual wood.