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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

for unglazed ceramic 10% for unglazed porcelain 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7% It only impacted glazed and unglazed ceramic and porcelain. Now you know why China isn’t an ideal source of supply anymore for ceramic and porcelain tiles. An influx of porcelain tile factories in the U.S.

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MSI’s Shah outlines his strategy for success

Floor Covering News

2, there’s a lot of IP involved in the design and trend of the products that both factories will produce, and we will control that IP as well. How does sourcing from countries beyond China and Vietnam benefit the retailer? Is demand for ceramic and porcelain and stone equally as strong? over the last three or four years.

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STATS: SPC segment continues to lead the charge

Floor Covering News

In addition to its ease of installation, updated designs and performance within the LVT segment have contributed to the category’s growth. Visual designs throughout the LVT category continue to improve and rival the look of real hardwood as well as tile and natural stone, all at lower prices than the real thing.