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The Lantern that Illuminates Hanoi, Vietnam

Tile of Spain USA

The terracotta pieces were traditionally used in Vietnam before air-conditioning became more wide-spread. They used the building’s decorative facade as a backdrop for the ever-changing greenery. For even more projects, products and news from Tile of Spain be sure to follow us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter & Pinterest.

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Laminate: Giving rigid core flooring a run for its money

Floor Covering News

However, where laminate has had to play “catch-up” in recent years is in the waterproof/water-resistant department—the domain of rigid core products like SPC and WPC. Following is an overview of some of the latest laminate flooring products designed to give rigid core a run for its money.

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Mullican Flooring requests contributions to NWFA scholarship

Floor Covering News

He was a great mentor who taught many people how to install, sell and quote hardwood flooring products. Air Force, which included a tour in Vietnam, and received numerous decorations and citations for his service. He was the backbone of the NWFA.

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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. government now charges countervailing duties to protect our domestic factories (therein the dilemma for many products affected). Most have Chinese products in their catalogs.

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Stats 2023: Laminate resurgence drives sales higher

Floor Covering News

The disparity in growth rates, industry observers say, can be attributed to slightly higher costs related to production/shipping, as well as more of an emphasis on better quality goods—those in the 10mm to 12mm range versus activity at the opening price point associated with 7mm products. of sales—up from 4.6% last year.

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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. AHF Products. Cali Floors. Disrupting through distribution. From takeover target to blazing the acquisition trail.

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Exclusive: MSI sees opportunities amid challenges

Floor Covering News

Over the past decade, the 48-year-old company got into the SPC game in a huge way, becoming the second-largest supplier of that product in the U.S. The company continues to grow through innovation, a diverse product assortment and holding true to its core tenet: “Making Dream Surfaces Attainable.” We’ve added new product lines.

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