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Rigid core reigns with a focus on innovation

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We were 100% sourcing out of China—it’s beneficial for us because we have a Shanghai office with a full flooring staff there—but we’re also sourcing out of Vietnam, India and now Thailand.” Happy Feet, for example, touted its virgin vinyl with a new glue-down and loose-lay product called Quarry.

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Made in USA: Manufacturers ramp up domestic production

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AHF Products has continued to invest in our domestic operations since our inception three years ago,” said Chris King, senior vice president, sales and marketing, AHF Products. “We Waiting eight to 12 weeks for products or parts to come from China just doesn’t work; it’s all about speed of service. .; West Plains, Mo.; mosaics). “Our

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Trade war forces suppliers to re-strategize

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trade war with China—and the subsequent reciprocal tariffs and duties on both sides—has had tangible ramifications on the flooring industry. companies—as well as those who were predominantly dependent on China for their flooring imports—made the tough decision to reduce that dependency. and China,” he said. By Reginald Tucker.

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