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AHF Products comments on UFLPA act

Floor Covering News

AHF Products has commented on the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA); specifically with how it pertains to flooring. First and foremost, AHF Products does not condone any form of forced labor,” said Jennifer Zimmerman, chief commercial officer. Because these products are being made here in the U.S., Mountville, Pa.—AHF

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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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Pelican Creations Home: People & product first

Floor Covering News

F amily owned and operated since the founding of its parent company, Pelican Creations, nearly 25 years ago, Pelican Creations Home has made a name for itself in the ever-crowded flooring market by offering a variety of popular product categories and exceptional customer service to its retail partners. Product prowess. Customers react.

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Study Sheds Light on Production of Roof Tiles in Imperial China

The A to Z of Building

Any visitor to China will have noticed the spectacular roofs on buildings dating from imperial times. However, the question of how these roof tiles were produced has attracted relatively little.

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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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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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Novalis to bring rigid core production stateside

Floor Covering News

Novalis remains on track to take rigid core production stateside in the third quarter. There are obviously many advantages to manufacturing domestically, especially now as tensions escalate with China. We will be making new products and finding new technologies to build on existing products here. By Steven Feldman.