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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. 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%

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Environmental Policy and China's Ceramic Industry

Ceramic Industry Magazine

After the storm of environmental protection policies in recent years, what changes have occurred in China’s ceramic industry? Following are some noteworthy trends for ceramic manufacturers to be aware of.

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JOINT VENTURE SIGNED, LAMINAM CHINA IS BORN

Ceramics of Italy

Laminam focuses on China. Ge Fei, owners of the company Fhr Resources, leaders in China by 20 years in the construction field and import/distribution of marble and natural stone. The agreement, signed in Shanghai between CEO Laminam Spa Alberto Selmi, Mr Huang and Mrs. Fei, officially creates Laminam China.

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Resilient: State of the Industry 2020

Floor Covering News

Resilient flooring remains the fastest growing flooring category in the industry, and 2019 again saw it dominate its competitors. FCNews research put the category at $5.433 billion in sales in 2019, an industry-leading 10.5% 1 challenge for the flooring industry in 2020. increase over 2018’s $4.916 billion.

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Freight crisis weighs on industry

Floor Covering News

By Megan Salzano For several months now—and sparked by the coronavirus pandemic—instability in the ocean freight industry has put growing pressure on supply chains around the world. Galleher’s Hamar said he is hopeful the industry will begin to see improvement by the second quarter of this year.

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Ceramics China 2019

Ceramic Industry Magazine

From June 18-21, 2019, Ceramics China will celebrate its 33rd anniversary at the Canton Fair Pazhou Complex in Guangzhou, China. Over 1,000 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and regions are expected to showcase their cutting-edge technology, high-end products, and advanced concepts.

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Industry Disrupters 2022: Shattering the status quo

Floor Covering News

FCNews’ fourth annual Industry Disrupters issue features innovative players and thinkers who are changing the game in terms of product enhancements, technological breakthroughs or simply radical new ways of doing business. It’s this disruptive strategy that has helped put Cali on the 2022 Industry Disruptors list. Mobile Marketing.