Tile of Spain USA

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Tile of Spain, the association representing over 125 Spanish tile manufacturers, announces the winners of the 19th annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. The panel of judges, chaired by architects Kengo Kuma of KKAA, met on Thursday, November 26 th to evaluate the submissions and name a winner in each category. Winning Projects: Architecture: “Casa Ter” by Mesura Studio.

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Stone Update

DECEMBER 3, 2020

North America’s largest stone quarrier/supplier expands portfolio of natural-stone products.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Traditional marketing strategies remain relevant in today’s retail landscape, but radio, billboard and TV ads are not the collective arsenal they once were. Digital marketing has taken the reins and become a key aspect of success. A major component of digital marketing is lead generation. “Today, digital marketing is a must and is the major source of lead generation,” explained Chad Ogden, president, QFloors. “If ignored by a dealer, it could lead to their demise.”

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The A to Z of Building

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Harmet is an Estonian offsite construction company that was founded in 1992 and employs some 800 people across five factories in Estonia and Finland. Harmet’s main products are wooden modular.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Calhoun, Ga.—For fifteen consecutive years, Mohawk has earned a place among Training magazine’s ranking of world-class learning and development organizations. “During this challenging and unprecedented time, Mohawk’s commitment to personal and professional development has never been more important,” said Heather Hess, talent development manager, Mohawk.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 3, 2020

San Francisco—Smith & Fong Co., announced the introduction and re-engineering of its popular Deco Palm flooring style in a wider, longer plank for 2021. Comprising a thicker India black palm face veneer with a denser, strand-bamboo substrate, the new Deco Palm flooring will be sold in planks that measure 9/16 x 6 x 72. The new substrate provides greater hardness and dimensional stability, the company said, and the long planks make the new flooring perfect for residential and commercial insta

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Chris Knight from the City of Stillwater presented the award to Armstrong Flooring’s Melissa Gazaway at the Stillwater plant. Stillwater, Okla.—Armstrong Flooring, Inc., was named the business winner in the 30 th annual Environmental Excellence Awards sponsored by Keep Oklahoma Beautiful, as a result of environmental stewardship efforts at the company’s Oklahoma plant, located here.

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