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The Lantern that Illuminates Hanoi, Vietnam

Tile of Spain USA

Standing among the neighboring buildings of Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi is “The Lantern”, an illuminating lighting gallery and showroom owned by electronics company, Panasonic. Designed by architect firm, Vo Trong, Nghia (VTN), the aptly named studio has quickly gained a glowing reputation thanks to its architectural composition that casts a simple, yet significant impact on the surrounding landscape.

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Daltile launches new sustainability CEU

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Dallas, Texas— Daltile’s commercial team will launch an updated continuing education unit (CEU) on “The Tile Industry and Green Building” to show the ways tile can contribute toward green building certifications. “Sustainability is a major focus for our commercial customers,” said Whitney Welch, vice president of commercial sales, Dal-Tile Corporation.

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Morgan Sindall Construction Brings Skills Boost to Salford with Knowledge Quad

The A to Z of Building

Morgan Sindall Construction has launched its second Knowledge Quad as part of its work on the University of Salford’s new Science, Engineering and Environment Building (SEE Building). Image.

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Shaw Floors unveils phase two intros

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Dalton—Shaw Floors unveiled phase two of its soft surface and hard surface introductions. The company’s phase two soft surface introductions broaden the Foundations, Simply the Best Values and Bellera collections. Shaw’s phase two hard surface introductions focus on its made-in-America, 100% real hardwood styles featuring Repel splash-proof technology and its Floorté waterproof collection of hardwood and luxury vinyl styles.

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Flooring dealers tackle extended freight delays

Floor Covering News

Due to extensive congestion in the ports, reports show product shipments may be delayed for several more weeks to come. By Ken Ryan The freight delays that began in earnest in February 2020 have worsened over the ensuing months, according to reports. The disruption has the potential to impact flooring retailers well into 2021 as they scramble to fill customer needs at a time of strong sales activity.

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Invista sells Stainmaster brand to Lowe’s

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Invista, long associated with the venerable Stainmaster brand, has sold the brand, along with certain associated assets, to Lowe’s, effective April 21, 2021. The purchase includes all brand-related intellectual property from its parent company, Invista, and all related trademarks and sub-brands. The purchase price was not disclosed. With this acquisition, Lowe’s aims to build on its decade-long exclusive position as the only national home improvement retailer to carry Stainmaster carpet.

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Laticrete introduces ProjectSafety campaign

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Bethany, Conn.— Laticrete launched its ProjectSafety campaign, a company initiative that provides access to safety education and alternative installation techniques. It is designed, the company said, to help lower the staggering injury and ailment statistics associated within the construction industry. “While construction is a vital part of the nation’s economy, it poses a physically demanding toll on its workforce that can often result in injuries and time away from work,” said Spencer Maheu, d

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Mirage InstaVu offers virtual viewing

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Saint-Georges, Québec— Mirage launched a new feature on its website: Mirage InstaVu, a “digital decorator” that allows consumers to view its variety of flooring virtually. The Mirage InstaVu is simple and easy to use, according to Mirage. It is designed to give consumers the ability to instantly try Mirage floors from home. The feature is said to offer a virtual reality experience.

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