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

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Such is the case with recent events like the Israeli/Hamas War as well as the lingering conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Take, for example, the Ukraine-Russia war, which has had significant ramifications on the global economy, affecting various sectors and regions around the world.

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Supply chain: Disruptions ease, issues remain

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There remains a difference between product from China/Vietnam and rest of world. China/Vietnam has significantly improved but the rest of world remains difficult. The Russia/Ukraine conflict continues to put pressure on shipments from the rest of world. West Coast in January 2022.

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Tarkett releases 2021 sustainability report

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At the end of 2021, 100% of its vinyl production sites in Europe, North America, Ukraine, Serbia, and China use phthalate-free plasticizer technology, according to the company.

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Indusparquet responsibly carves out its niche

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I think part of it is China and part of it is trying to figure out how to diversify; there are not a lot of places to go.”. When it comes to plywood, Doyle said Baltic birch is the gold standard because it’s extremely stable, but South American pine is the next natural step for those companies. “If Commitment to sustainability.

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Industry Disrupters 2022: Shattering the status quo

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Even before Russia invaded Ukraine, oil and gas prices were on the rise as demand for fuel oil and other energy products outstripped tight global supplies. Setting new standards in manufacturing, education, sustainability. For example, MSI is bringing LVT and tile from numerous countries outside of China. Mohawk Industries.

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Hardwood: State of the Industry 2022

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These include rising inflation , higher raw materials pricing amid inconsistent availability and, now, a war in Ukraine that has threatened the supply of so many goods and services, including Russia-sourced birch lumber that goes into the core layer of many engineered hardwood flooring products sold globally today.