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The Industry Disrupters of 2020

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Disruptive brands are the ones that set the standard for everyone else to strive to emulate. Inhaus’ all-digital, high-speed manufacturing process, which is utilized specifically in the production of its new Sono Eclipse line, prints both the decorative layer and embossed-in-register surface texture. Republic Floor.

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Classen: In a manufacturing ‘class’ all by itself

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Beyond the flooring plants, Classen also operates a factory in Poland that specializes in kitchen cabinets, interior doors and other related building materials. To that end, Classen employs a team of skilled, in-house designers that work closely with their private-label partners to ensure the decors are just right. “

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Hardwood: State of the Industry 2022

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According to the Decorative Hardwood Association, lumber and plywood prices increased 22.5% Plus, we’re checking to make sure that it’s up to the standards that we’ve set.”. “The war in the Ukraine has further stressed the global supply chain as Russia and Ukraine combined are the largest exporters of hardwood in the world.