Tile of Spain USA
JULY 1, 2022
Tile of Spain USA traveled to Spain earlier this month with a gifted group of architects, interior designers and journalists for an educational and inspirational tour of Valencia and Castellón as part of its’ annual Passport to Creativity Tour. In years past, the tour happened in conjunction with Cevisama, but the trade show was postponed to February 2023.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 27, 2022
Los Angeles—Emser Tile launched its Enhance tile collection, a curated collection of enhanced looks and features that provide endless opportunities to design beyond limits, according to the company. “Design is a work of passion where careful thought and planning takes place to achieve the right mix of form and functionality,” said Suzanne Zurfluh, director of design and trend, Emser Tile.
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Why Tile
JUNE 29, 2022
Designing a new bathroom, or simply refreshing an existing space? Either way, browsing the latest bathroom tile trends is a great place to start. Tile bathroom trends give you not only insight into what’s popular in interior design, but also a launching point for exploring your own personal aesthetic and preferences. Increasingly, we’ve seen homeowners… The post Bathroom Tile Trends: 2022 appeared first on Why Tile.
Giotile
JUNE 29, 2022
As economies continue to reopen, more and more workers are transitioning from the home office back to the traditional setting. Commercial interior design trends present innovative strategies for creating physical environments that bring people back together. While whites and neutrals used to be standard color choices in workplace interiors, many companies are now introducing bolder … The post Sparking Joy With Office Design appeared first on Gio Tile.
Realstone
JUNE 29, 2022
Since the introduction of Tempered Collection a few years ago customers have continued their love affair with this one-of-a-kind line of tiles and mosaics. This latest offering of new colors was selected by a panel of designers and based on current and emerging trends. Each piece has one of a kind authentic character acquired through the use of natural materials.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 27, 2022
As we embarked on the grueling task of compiling our industry statistics for 2021 , I was probably more intrigued than ever as to what the final results would be. Anecdotally, we heard all year that everyone was doing well despite all the headwinds: supply chain disruptions, a gazillion price increases, inventory backlogs, record inflation and more.
Rubble Tile
JUNE 29, 2022
Designers often inquire about tile collections that have the kind of versatility that allows them to realize their design vision – without needing to pull products from different collections or even different manufacturers. With the Global Collection, the Dutch tilemakers at Mosa have designed a.
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JG Kitchens
JUNE 29, 2022
I've loved induction technology since I first tried it in 2008 at a Monogram designer training program. I didn't even know the science back then about the dangerous chemicals gas appliances leach into people's kitchens! I do now! The post Is Your Cooktop Slowly Killing You? comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 29, 2022
Crossville, Tenn.— Crossville, Inc. has announced two promotions within its sales organization. Tom Kettering and Anthony Coggins are both expanding their roles as directors of sales for their respective geographic regions. “As our business continues to grow and evolve, it is critical to ensure that our sales organization has the proper leadership focus and structure to succeed,” said Larry Browder, Crossville’s executive vice president of sales.
Life of an Architect
JUNE 26, 2022
Architects and the Art of Being Happy is a difficult topic but there are some direct and simple steps you can take that will improve your daily experience. The post Ep 103: Architects and the Art of Being Happy first appeared on Life of an Architect. Continue reading Ep 103: Architects and the Art of Being Happy at Life of an Architect. Architects and the Art of Being Happy is a difficult topic but there are some direct and simple steps you can take that will improve your daily experience.
Ceramics of Italy
JUNE 30, 2022
The Ceramiche Gresmalt group has completed its new headquarters, an innovative building that reimagines the concept of space in the heart of the Sassuolo ceramic district. The headquarters covers a total area of 3,200 sqm of offices, plus 1,400 sqm devoted to showrooms and 10,000 sqm of green spaces. The building, which has the form of two petals that open and connect organically with the surroundings, aims to integrate an innovative workplace into a natural, sustainable environment.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 29, 2022
Crossville, Tenn.— Crossville, Inc. has announced two promotions within its sales organization. Tom Kettering and Anthony Coggins are both expanding their roles as directors of sales for their respective geographic regions. “As our business continues to grow and evolve, it is critical to ensure that our sales organization has the proper leadership focus and structure to succeed,” said Larry Browder, Crossville’s executive vice president of sales.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 29, 2022
Wood Dale, Ill.— Virginia Tile moved its showroom and warehouse from Wood Dale, Ill. to Elk Grove Village, Ill. Located only a few short miles from the previous location, the new design spot will offer customers better and more convenient access, according to the company. The company also said the expanded space will provide ample room for Virginia Tile’s extensive inventory, as well as a larger showroom and design center.
Ceramics of Italy
JUNE 29, 2022
Fila’s unflagging commitment to eco-sustainability and green projects has been rewarded by its inclusion in the ranking of the 100 most sustainable Italian companies compiled by Credit Suisse and Kon Group and published by Forbes as media partner, with an ESG rating issued by Altis Università Cattolica and RepRisk. It also won the Sustainability Award 2021.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 29, 2022
Santa Fe Springs, Calif.—Galleher, LLC, the largest flooring distributor on the west coast and third largest in the U.S., has hired Irina Slonim as its corporate controller. Slonim brings more than 20 years of progressive finance and accounting experience to the Galleher team, the company said. Throughout her career, she’s built her financial expertise in a range of financial management roles at several large sales and distribution organizations, including Honeywell International’s Aerospace Div
Floor Covering News
JUNE 28, 2022
Hannover, Germany—With a host of new features, Domotex 2023 will run from Jan. 12-15 at the Hannover Exhibition Center, here. Show organizers said the 33rd edition of the world’s most important trade show for carpets and floor coverings will be a strong and innovative event. Domotex 2023 show organizers said it the show will have several new features: a modern and optimized arrangement of the two newly introduced Domotex labels “Rugs” and “Flooring;” as well as an a
Floor Covering News
JUNE 28, 2022
Max Holland. FEI Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Nationwide Marketing Group, the independent retail channel’s largest buying, marketing and business support organization. The alliance aims to provide FEI members with an expanded slate of digital tools to enhance their business needs. The partnership with Nationwide Marketing Group, which supports more than 5,000 independently owned businesses across North America in several industries, includes an equity position in FEI, the
Floor Covering News
JUNE 27, 2022
Bella Flooring at Surfaces 2022. Dalton—While the rest of the industry seems to be moving in a different direction, Bella Flooring Group, a supplier of resilient flooring, said it is shifting into reverse once again. The company will be decreasing pricing at an average of 6% across the board for all of its products. Customers can use their current price list, minus their respective drop across the board or contact the company for new pricing. “We continue to manufacture and provide access
Floor Covering News
JUNE 27, 2022
Chattanooga, Tenn.— XGS is continuing to improve its distribution network , allowing its partners to efficiently transport products anywhere in the country and consistently deliver a superior experience, with expanded service in Missouri. Starting July 11, 2022, XGS will improve transit time by a day to the Springfield area, provide Will Call for shipments and update its days of service, providing additional final delivery days in select areas of Missouri.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 27, 2022
Kortrijk, Belgium—Ntgrate premium woven vinyl said Hero Flooring has been named the national distributor for the Ntgrate product lines. After the recent move to its state-of-the-art facilities in Kortrijk, Belgium, the most modern technology allows Ntgrate to create vibrant, intricate and yet subtle patterns that will convince even the most detailed clients, according to the company.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 28, 2022
New York, N.Y.—Material Bank acquired Architizer, a global digital powerhouse in the architecture space. Architizer is home to the world’s largest database of architectural projects and is a renowned and trusted source for architects, interior designers, landscape architects and other AEC professionals. Material Bank’s acquisition of the platform links Architizer’s best-in-class design resources with Material Bank’s powerful specification tools, empowering the industry to work more effectively a
Floor Covering News
JUNE 27, 2022
Houston— Mapei Corporation has expanded on its growth strategy with the acquisition of a new 200,000-square-foot facility located here that is designed for the manufacturing of powders and liquid admixtures. Currently in “phase one” of development as the manufacturing equipment is being installed, the facility holds the possibility for expansion in the future, according to Carlo Mandelli, director of operations for Mapei Corporation.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 29, 2022
(This story has recently been updated to include new information released by the company.). A s Armstrong Flooring’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy sale nears a resolution, Michel Vermette, president and CEO, shared some encouraging news in a letter to staff. Stating that there was “positive momentum” heading down the stretch, Vermette wrote: “We have received a number of proposals to acquire all or various parts of our business as a going concern.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 28, 2022
If your business is looking to sell real estate and then reinvest those proceeds into other real estate properties, there are tax implications you need to be aware of. As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) enacted in 2017, the trading of like-kind personal property for other personal property is now considered a taxable event. Before the TCJA, 1031 exchanges applied to more than just real estate.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 27, 2022
Supply chain disruptions. Raw material scarcity. Inflation. One would think those issues would negatively impact any industry. But there was enough momentum on the part of consumers to drive the U.S. flooring industry to post record gains as shoppers continued to spend on home improvements in lieu of lavish vacations. On top of that, new home construction skyrocketed and many consumers in big cities chose to take advantage of record home prices and either downsize or relocate to the ‘burbs.
Ceramics of Italy
JULY 1, 2022
Gruppo Romani is responding to the unstable international situation by making an approximately €8 million investment to reduce the energy requirements of its Rubiera, Roteglia and Casalgrande plants. At its Rubiera site, Gruppo Romani has installed a new cogeneration plant in collaboration with Cefla and Sacmi and has also decided to purchase an additional electricity self-generation plant which uses photovoltaic panels installed on the roofs of the business unit’s production and logistics build
Ceramics of Italy
JULY 1, 2022
Ceramiche Piemme reported 12% year-on-year revenue growth in 2021 to reach €80 million and an EBITDA of 12.76%, equivalent to €10.3 million. Exports accounted for 87% of total revenue, principally to France and the USA followed by Germany. Net profit exceeded €1.5 million, while financial debt fell by 18.3% compared to 2020. “We are pleased with the results because they vindicate the decisions we have made over the years and encourage us to continue our efforts with great pragmatism,” says CEO S
Ceramics of Italy
JULY 1, 2022
Last May, Laminam signed a memorandum of understanding with Enel to electrify the production process at its new facility. The agreement brings together the experience, know-how and innovative spirit that have distinguished both Laminam and Enel over the years, exploiting these characteristics to build a sustainable and environmentally friendly production model.
Floor Covering News
JULY 1, 2022
T he comeback that was predicted in 2020 after ceramic flooring sales experienced its first downward trajectory in several years was right on point as 2021 saw vast improvement across the board. Hearkening back to the success of its heyday, the overall U.S. ceramic tile category saw high single-digit growth in 2021 compared to 2020. FCNews research shows ceramic experienced an 8.2% increase in dollar sales to $3.077 billion in 2021 (flooring only) vs. $2.844 billion in 2020.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 30, 2022
The word “unprecedented” has aptly described the unexpected growth the flooring industry experienced in 2021 despite supply chain challenges, rising costs and the ongoing effects of the pandemic. What is not unprecedented is the trailblazing resilient category, which continued its wild ride in 2021 with another year of major growth in both resilient flooring sales and volume—again led mostly by the red-hot rigid core subsegment of LVT.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 28, 2022
The stars were aligned for the carpet category in 2021 as a confluence of factors produced gains not likely to be duplicated in the near future. When all the numbers were tabulated for 2021, FCNews research found that overall carpet sales grew 11.5% to $8.201 billion compared with $7.355 billion carpet sales in 2020. Residential carpet sales were up an astounding 17.2%.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 28, 2022
Newly released information from the U.S. Census Bureau confirms that the population shifts that began in the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic not only persists today but is also gaining momentum. That’s according to recent U.S. Census Bureau article, “ New Data Reveal Most Populous Cities Experienced Some of the Largest Decreases ,” in which the authors—Amel Toukabri and Crystal Delbe— discuss the “great migration” phenomenon at length.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 29, 2022
In 2021, the builder market held up well against the headwinds facing the U.S. economy. But construction material and labor shortages, housing affordability and backlogs threaten to derail the segment’s progress this year. Throw in skyrocketing inflation and interest rates , and you have a perfect storm that could rain on the housing market’s parade in the second half of 2022.
Floor Covering News
JUNE 29, 2022
After experiencing declines in both sales and square footage in 2019 and 2020, the U.S. hardwood flooring market orchestrated a dramatic turnaround in 2021. FCNews research shows wood flooring sales at the first point of sale in 2021 totaled a record $2.67 billion, a head-turning increase of 21% over 2020. The volume growth of the hardwood flooring market in 2021 was equally impressive.
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