Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Plano, Texas—AHF Products celebrated the opening of a new design showroom here featuring a cross section of products representing its full portfolio of brands, including Bruce, Armstrong Flooring, Hartco, LM Flooring, Robbins, Parterre, tmbr, Hearthwood, Raintree and others. Many products are in stock and ready to ship.

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

In its 10 th year, Boutique Design New York (BDNY) showcases trends targeted to the hospitality boutique and lifestyle market. With over 750 manufacturers, and attended by 8,000+ designers, architects, owners, developers and specifiers, the two inspiring days each November are nothing less than exciting and drool-worthy. Booth prep!

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 11, 2024

—Louisville Tile, a distributor of ceramic tile and related products, has promoted Tammy Henry to national director of architectural and design (A&D) sales. Her journey began in the showroom, where her design skills and natural talent for sales quickly became evident.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 28, 2022

Toronto, Ontario—Torlys is hosting the Torlys XPedition, an immersive booth experience showcasing its newest product innovations including Torlys Everest Hardwood and Cork at Surfaces, Feb. Preview: EverWood Designer Plus: This luxury vinyl is waterproof, warm, quiet, easy to maintain and will be available in larger, 9 x 72 planks.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 31, 2023

Other industry observers agree. Laminate is making a resurgence for sure,” said Brian Parker, vice president of product management for AHF Products. so you get a made-in-the-USA product that’s waterproof.” It also typically has better scratch resistance and some performance characteristics as a product.”

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Tile of Spain USA

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

This extraordinary representation of companies reflects the Spanish ceramic sector’s commitment to their national and international audience as well as promote the latest innovations, advancements and trends in Spanish tile production and design. Current State of the Industry. of this year’s current sales.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Addition of sales and services leadership, and adjustments to product management, position the company to stay focused on clients while accommodating continued growth. In his new role, Brooke will manage all combined sales and service operations. He was instrumental in contributing to significant revenue growth over four years.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

So, the outlook of those exhibiting resilient flooring at TISE 2023 provided a glimpse into what the industry could expect for the coming year. Some suppliers noted a potential slowdown in Q1 but most are expecting the category—and even the industry in general—to do well the rest of the year. They’re ready for a successful year.”

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2024

During Tile of Spain’s annual press conference, held on the second day of the exhibition, Vicente Nomdedeu, president of the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), reported on the tenacity of Spain’s ceramic sector, providing insight on 2023 production, sales and exports figures.

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Tile of Spain USA

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

542 Spanish exhibitors showcased their latest products and innovations to over 94,000 industry professionals from more than 65 countries. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY. The Spanish tile industry reached similar levels of success of those obtained in 2017 with overall sales increasing by 2%.…

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2020

However, thanks to the multitude of digital formats available, online training in all its permutations has allowed industry manufacturers, associations and buying groups to stay connected with flooring retailers. Following is an overview of the various alternative training initiatives the industry offers. Alliance Flooring, Inc.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

By Megan Salzano T he last year and a half has been anything but ordinary, and while the industry did struggle early on in 2020 due to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has rebounded with a vengeance in 2021. FCNews research showed the category generated $6.589 billion in sales in 2020 —an industry-leading 21.3%

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

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. It’s this disruptive strategy that has helped put Cali on the 2022 Industry Disruptors list. Cali Floors.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

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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Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 13, 2020

Are you an architecture firm or design studio interested in expanding your tile expertise? Would you like to continue your education while exploring the world of Spanish architecture and design? Do you or your colleagues want to learn more about the advancements and innovations in ceramic tile production?

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2024

Ceramic Tile is the most versatile product in the industry with the ability to clad nearly every surface in the home, proponents say. Suppliers are making it easy for consumers to mix and match their styles, too, with new technology and design-forward products meant to flow from one surface to another.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 1, 2024

The show convened more than 21,000 registered professionals, influencers, designers and architects to experience nearly 700 global and domestic brands. This year highlighted the most expansive assortment of new materials offered comprising the future trends of residential and commercial design, according to show organizers.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 20, 2020

Sales growth persists despite stumbling blocks. Resilient flooring remains the fastest growing flooring category in the industry, and 2019 again saw it dominate its competitors. Resilient flooring remains the fastest growing flooring category in the industry, and 2019 again saw it dominate its competitors. By Megan Salzano.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 8, 2021

AHF Products will acquire the Parterre brand along with its product line and sales representatives and agents. AHF Products announced its acquisition of certain assets of Parterre Flooring Systems, a leader in the commercial luxury vinyl tile category. Mountville, Pa.—AHF

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Architectural Ceramics

MARCH 18, 2019

Learn more about how the PANTONE Color of the Year is selected, this year’s color: Living Coral, and how to incorporate it into your designed interior space (which we hope includes tile from Architectural Ceramics, of course). Designers have the PANTONE Color of the Year (COTY). Image and design via Briony Fitzgerald Design.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 10, 2024

“The 2024 Rock Stars represent shining examples of professionals who demonstrate leadership, creativity and commitment to excellence, helping to drive the industry forward in countless positive ways. A panel of tile and stone industry leaders carefully reviewed nominations to determine this year’s 16 Rock Star inductees.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 6, 2024

Here from May 28 to May 30, 2024, the company will showcase its commitment to elevating the quality and performance of flooring products. “Our presence at Domotex Asia is a testament to our ongoing dedication to providing our partners with the tools and cutting-edge technologies that redefine industry standards.” .

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 24, 2023

T here’s a long-running flooring industry folk tale (it’s actually a true story) about a high-end retailer in New York City—ABC Carpet & Home—that was suspicious of a disheveled man roaming around the company’s flagship store on the famed Broadway strip. We market to the better products, and that’s what people come in for.”

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 3, 2021

We saw the Main Street market pull back,” said Blakley Satterfield, product manager, residential resilient for Mannington, echoing a familiar sentiment. We are already seeing a lot of businesses take advantage of special financing offers and deals,” said Sam Ruble, vice president of sales, Foss Floors. Seizing opportunities.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2022

AHF Products has been awarded a total of four ADEX Awards—all Platinum—for Dogwood Densified Wood Flooring by Bruce; LifeSeal Reserve rigid core flooring from Bruce; the line of contract vinyl sheet and tile flooring first featured in Hartco; and Parterre Commercial Hardwood A&D Flooring. Mountville, Pa.—

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

There have been concerns about higher inflation and rising interest rates within the lending industry over the past year,” noted Glenn King, vice president sales, Southeast region, Stanton Carpet. It’s hard to pinpoint growth numbers because there are so many product groupings or category growth between soft and hard surfaces.”

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

By Steven Feldman—Dallas—Shaw Industries heads into 2022 with a series of targeted introductions designed to line retailers’ pockets across its three signature brands: Shaw Floors , COREtec and Anderson Tuftex. Consumers will be drawn to this display from both the lighting and the breadth and depth of products.”. SPC/rigid core.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2022

Technical sales teams from Sika and Merkrete were on hand at at the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation’s (CTEF) headquarters recently to conduct tile-setting training. Pendleton, S.C.—Technical Tom gave me a parameter of what was needed, what aspects he wanted to hit and I built the curriculum around it,” Carothers explained.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2024

Mapei Corporation and Mohawk Industries’ Daltile/Mohawk Group businesses have signed as headline sponsors of the Flooring Sustainability Summit , taking place here July 17-18. Sustainability is not merely about products—it’s a guiding principle that shapes every aspect of our operations. Washington, D.C.—Mapei

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—For the construction and building industry , education and training have been areas of contention for years. Not only has the industry been starved for new recruits to its labor pool, but the resources to train new recruits have been somewhat difficult to come by. And the reason is: No. Why it’s unique.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. We’ve had great traffic at the show,” said Micah Hand, director of market- ing and product management, Florida Tile. “I

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Resilient flooring remains the top seller in the industry, and suppliers came with new innovations meant to grab even more share in 2024. Las Vegas—The resilient flooring category remains the top performer in the industry, overtaking the carpet category in dollars for the first time in 2022—by a whopping $1.3B. Units might be flat.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 17, 2023

L a s V ega s —The 2023 International Surface Event highlighted the vigor with which the flooring industry is facing today. Flooring software technology providers were among those ready to support the industry’s vitality and growing needs in 2023. One way in which the company is doing that is by empowering the retailer’s own brand.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2021

Resilient flooring suppliers pulled out all the stops for this year’s event, showcasing everything from new stone looks that lend an unprecedented realism to rigid core’s visual appeal to unique installation opportunities that allow for intricate designs previously unattainable in the resilient category. Rigid core reigns. to worry about.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Natural stone can be a hard product category for some retailers to get into. Not only does it require more knowledge on the part of the retail sales associate, but it also means successfully sharing that information with the consumer in a way that doesn’t turn them away from the category.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Across all flooring categories suppliers are ramping up their domestic production to meet the needs of their customer base and consumers across the country. AHF Products, for example, has one of the most robust domestic production operations as any supplier in the industry. Somerset, Ky.;

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Sales productivity—the time your team spends selling—has decreased. Increasing your team’s productivity is essential for increasing your company’s revenue. In this article, you’ll learn the ins and outs of sales productivity. That includes tips to increase the time your sales reps have to spend selling.

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