Wed.Aug 01, 2018

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August Featured Tiles: Allure & Exhibit

The London Tile Co.

August has arrived and while we’d normally be mourning the fact that summer is coming to an end, this year we have found ourselves craving cooler climates. That’s not to say that we have not loved having so much sunshine, but we’re English and we do like a bit of rain. This month we have two lovely tile ranges to tell you about, so read on for more information about the August Featured Tiles.

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Feature Floor Fashion

Diary of a Tile Addict

Laura Ashley Mr. Jones by British Ceramic Tile. Bold and bright, or discreet and understated; whatever the style, sales of feature floor tiles are on the up and outselling plain floor tiles, claims British Ceramic Tile. The brand has reported a 70% sales increase of patterned floor tile in retail channels over the last year (2017 to 2018), with its feature floor and designer collections proving a sure fire hit with consumers.

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8 Swoon-Worthy Wallpaper Ideas

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Runge Chevron Temporary Wallpaper by Wrought Studio. Image: Wayfair We hope you like the products we recommend. Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Decorating with wallpaper is back in our creative toolbox. We’re loving the new patterns and colors. This is not the paper that we rush to cover or remove when we buy a home.

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ASCER to hold 17th Tile of Spain Awards

Floor Covering News

Castellón, Spain—The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER) will hold its 17th edition of the Tile of Spain Awards. The event is intended to promote the use of Spanish ceramic tiles in architecture as well as interior design projects both in Spain and abroad. The panel of judges is made up of internationally acclaimed professionals working in the architecture and […].

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CARBO Revenue Increases 33% in 2018 Second Quarter

Ceramic Industry Magazine

CARBO Ceramics Inc. recently reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2018.

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Michael Picco joins Natural Stone Institute executive committee

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio—Natural Stone Institute has selected Michael Picco, president and founder of PICCO Engineering, to join the association’s executive committee as assistant secretary. “I am honored to have been selected to the Natural Stone Institute executive committee,” Picco said. “Having worked in the industry for over 30 years, I hope to use my experience and […].

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Building Versus Buying a Home: What’s Right for You?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

You’re finally ready to purchase your own home, but the options are overwhelming. Any visit to a real estate website nets you hundreds of potential properties, from empty lots to decades-old homes. One of the most important decisions to make — and something you should decide before you start shopping — is whether you’d prefer building versus buying a home.

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Almatis to Construct New Tabular Alumina Plant in West Bengal

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Almatis recently announced that it is constructing a new tabular alumina plant in Falta, West Bengal, India, to fuel its Asia Growth Strategy.

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Cali Bamboo hires Tidmore as business development director

Floor Covering News

San Diego—Cali Bamboo has named industry veteran Tom Tidmore its new director of business development. Tidmore is known for spearheading new trade partnerships, sales management and sales operations, as well as repositioning within multiple building materials and home improvement companies including Shaw Industries, Interior Specialists, and Pirch Kitchen and Bath.

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CORNING INC.: New Corning® Gorilla® Glass Technologies

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Corning Inc. recently introduced several Corning® Gorilla® Glass technologies.

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I4F names Kees Verhaaren as CFO

Floor Covering News

Willemstad, Curaçao—I4F has appointed Kees Verhaaren as chief financial officer, with immediate effect. As I4F’s CFO, Verhaaren will oversee the financial management of I4F’s licensing business, companies and partnerships. He also will become a primary member of the company’s Operational Excellence team, assuring the continuous quality of I4F’s processes and procedures.

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Evaluating Lead Zirconate Titanate Materials in Single-Element Piezo Transducers

Ceramic Industry Magazine

With so many choices available in lead zirconate titanate (PZT) materials and processing techniques, making a decision on the direction to pursue can be difficult. What is the real performance difference between traditional dense PZT, porous PZT and composite PZT in practice?

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Spectra joins Starnet Worldwide-Fuse Alliance task force

Floor Covering News

Dalton, Ga.—Spectra Contract Flooring has joined the Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring and Fuse Alliance joint task force. Established in 2017, the task force focuses on critical issues facing the commercial flooring industry and elevating the flooring contractor profession. The task force is currently focusing on solutions for the two biggest challenges facing flooring contractors today: […].