Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2023

—Portobello America will showcase eight new product introductions at this year’s Coverings, to be held here April 18-21. The company’s new products, to be exhibited at booth #2605, will now be produced stateside in Tennessee at the company’s brand-new, state-of-the-art, 900,000-square-foot factory.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2023

Globally recognized for its design and innovation practices throughout the coverings market, Portobello Grupo has officially kicked off production activities at the new Portobello America plant , located here. With Portobello America’s new factory, we now have three production units: two in Brazil and one overseas.”

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

Las Vegas—Coverings released a select product preview of new tile and stone products, along with a sneak peek of installation materials, tools and technology products, that will be unveiled at Coverings 2022 , taking place here April 5-8, 2022. Impressively bold, Adagio is a perfect choice for extraordinary design.

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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

APRIL 26, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, North America’s preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry, has named the winners of its 2024 Best Booth Awards. The winning exhibit displays exemplify the spirit of ingenuity Coverings represents, transforming ordinary spaces into spectacular showcases of design and craftsmanship.”

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 27, 2023

T he tile category is awash with benefits to the end consumer. With that in mind, tile suppliers are touting new-and-improved merchandising concepts designed to support the sale. Following are the latest in tile merchandising concepts: D altile Daltile’s Statements 2.0 Statements 2.0 does just that.”

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Las Vegas— The International Surface Event, held here last month, was home to three powerhouse tile companies this year: Dal-Tile, MSI and Emser Tile. While the main event for tile each year is Coverings, being held in Orlando, Fla., Tile suppliers agreed this year’s show was robust and the energy was palpable.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Los Angeles—Emser Tile, leading designer, marketer and producer of tile and natural stone, launched its new and updated website. Evolving times call for an investment in evolving our customers’ digital experiences and that begins with our website,” said Mara Villanueva Heras, vice president of marketing, Emser Tile.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 13, 2023

showcases a multiplicity of genres and styles that merge into unique and original designs. Coverings’ three primary pavilions and sponsors of the show, Ceramics of Italy, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) and Tile of Spain, will feature a robust showcase of the newest and most innovative tile, stone and installation products.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year.

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APRIL 6, 2022

Commercial Tile Design Award-Multi-Family-SOLAIA Condos. Las Vegas – Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has announced the winners of the 2022 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) competition. And the winners are: Commercial Tile Design – Hospitality.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

By Megan Salzano—W ith the pandemic shaking up product launch strategies, the fall selling season has become a key product launch phase for many suppliers. While Surfaces remains the main stage for most manufacturers, new products are hitting the streets—and dealer showrooms—this fall that have never been seen before.

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AUGUST 17, 2020

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Our top 5 designs of this week showcase some cool and creative design tips, regarding how to “beat the heat” wherever you live! Featuring some awesome backyard swimming pools used for cooling off, some easy design tips to keep cool, and of course pictures of all for inspiration!

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

According to their son, Raj Shah, president, it’s in the company’s DNA to continuously find ways to engineer methodologies in logistics, product innovation and merchandising and marketing strategies to make flooring and countertops more affordable and accessible to the consumer without sacrificing manufacturer or retailer profitability.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

“We think we’re probably going to have a slow start in Q1, but we do very much believe things are going to pick back up—especially for us specializing in residential SPC,” Kimberly Hill, director of marketing and creative design, told FCNews. It seemed for a few years that trending design in resilient flooring had somewhat stagnated.

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OCTOBER 21, 2020

Los Angeles—Emser Tile has named Suzanne Zurfluh as the company’s new director of design and trend. With two decades of experience in design and marketing luxury products, Zurfluh will enhance Emser’s strategy and broaden its position in product development and trend forecasting, the company said.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Las Vegas— The International Surfaces Event has become a smaller player in the world of ceramic and porcelain tile of late—most likely due to the fact that Coverings is held a mere two months later. The QR codes on these boards take you to these products and products similar to these on our website.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 10, 2024

Atlanta— Coverings , the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has unveiled the honorees of the annual Rock Star Awards ahead of Coverings 2024, taking place April 22-25, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center here. Shanan Hehir, owner Shanans Absolute Tile LLC Manchester, Vt.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

Emser Tile currently operates 78 branch locations around the country that are designed to service flooring dealers and their clients as needed. O nboarding a successful tile program at the retail level is no easy feat. The category also requires savvy retail store owners and RSAs who aren’t afraid of a challenge.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Decocer’s ceramic library offers a wide range of options in terms of color, finish, shape, format and design. Decocer currently has a robust logistics network in the States to ensure that products reach their destinations on time and in optimal condition. Since Decocer creates custom products, there is no need to maintain a U.S.

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

Earlier this year, Spanish manufacturers vowed to continue to meet the needs of architects and interior designers by keeping production going in the ceramic tile sector. Maintaining that commitment, Spanish manufacturers overcame the setbacks that 2020 presented and emerge with new designs, technologies and innovations in tile.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2024

Mercury Mosaics, the female-founded maker of sustainable, handcrafted ceramic tiles , has expanded its leadership team with the appointments of Sarah Lien as chief marketing officer, Emma Remer as product manager and Emily Awaijane as sales and business development director. “I Minneapolis, Minn.—Mercury

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Virginia Tile has initiated the next phase in its strategic growth plan with the debut of its branding refresh. The strategic plan, which began last fall with the opening of Virginia Tile’s flagship location in Troy, Mich., Virginia Tile’s Troy showroom. Livonia, Mich.—Virginia

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Las Vegas—AHF Products has a newly imagined exhibit space (booth #2447) for the International Surfaces Event, being held here January 24-26, 2024, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. “Our combined service model is designed to better accommodate the time to delivery and installation. .

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 19, 2024

.— Florim USA , a supplier of porcelain tile and manufacturer of the MILEstone brand, has introduced Digital Texture. This cutting-edge innovation marks a significant advancement for enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the surface of tiles, creating a unique tactile experience, reminiscent of natural, random textures.

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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 14, 2024

Las Vegas— AHF Products will showcase its breadth of products for the building industry at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) Booth #W4109, being held here later this month. ” AHF says its strategy is simple—invest in innovation and technology, deliver a dynamic product portfolio and be a great business partner.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Virginia Tile Company has appointed Dana Kropke as the new vice president of commercial and national account sales. As part of her responsibilities, Kropke will oversee the development and execution of sales strategies for new and existing, multi-regional commercial and national strategic markets, products and channels.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

Trendy new products and technologies; strategic product line extensions; a revamped website and a refreshed corporate logo to boot. The goal, according to the company, is to provide its retail partners with timely, on-trend products as well as the necessary tools that RSAs can leverage to sell more effectively and profitably.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Johnsonite Pentagonal rubber tiles Solon, Ohio—Johnsonite, which joined the Tarkett family of brands in 2005, has a new product-specific Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its rubber tile, which details health and environmental impacts of each ingredient, as well as embodied carbon from cradle to gate.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the premier international ceramic tile and natural stone exhibition and conference in North America, has launched the official openings for event registration, discounted hotel booking options and award program submissions for Coverings 2024, which will take place here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) April 22-25, 2024.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 1, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has released a comprehensive roster of both popular and new onsite activations for Coverings 2024, which will take place April 22-25, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center here. on the show floor.

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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. Shaw is maintaining its 2021 strategy of phased introductions to ensure it can offer the hallmark service on which it prides itself.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

To mark the milestone, the company will highlight its innovation and style creation as a leader in the luxury vinyl tile market at TISE 2023. 2, the company aims to showcase decades of industry leadership and market trends through a booth designed to celebrate five decades of success. “It At the show, to be held here Jan.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Dalton—Shaw Floors has expanded its innovative, DIY-focused Floorigami peel-and-stick carpet tile platform with an industry-first, interactive e-commerce experience, the company said. The brand’s commitment to meeting its customers’ needs by adapting to shifting consumer preferences is reflected in its BOPIS e-commerce strategy.

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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. Daltile’s Dickson plant.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 27, 2020

The show touted live educational sessions, on-demand webinars and spoke to the economic outlook of the tile industry. While it’s still unclear how the pandemic will impact the tile industry in the future, the U.S. However, Tile of Spain said it sees promise in the U.S. tile market. According to Fasan, the U.S. Rural Chic.

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