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Industry disrupters 2024: Internal factors, external forces upend status quo

Floor Covering News

That’s what industry disrupters are doing when they innovate to the point that it shifts the traditional paradigm. Disruption can also occur within the industry from causes outside of it. This year’s Floor Covering News “Industry Disrupters” 2024 issue features all manner of players that are—or are poised to—shake things up.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. If the mosaic is higher priced, it’s from Japan or Europe. We also may not get the sizes we love right away because these countries’ standard sizes are unlike ours. Here it is.

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Gruppo Romani presents Smart Tiles

Ceramics of Italy

As well as guaranteeing the technical characteristics specified in standard UNI EN 14411 and the aesthetic quality for which Gruppo Romani is renowned, the sensorised tiles allow for integrated monitoring of programmed parameters. Gruppo Romani has filed two industrial patent applications for its Smart Tiles in Italy and Europe.

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Bellavita’s Wall Tile Factory Becomes First Chinese Manufacturer to Acheive Green Squared Certification

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Bellavita Tile, a leader in design and innovation for the North American tile industry, proudly announces status as the first manufacturer with production facilities in China to achieve Green Squared TM certification under ANSI standard A 138.1. Green Building Industry Insights Product Information'

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A 9-Point Plan for Industry Optimism

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Here are nine reasons why we in the tile industry should be optimistic. In addition, installer certification courses like those offered by the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation raise the standard. Installers are our key partners in the industry, since even the best looking tile won’t look good if the installation is bad.

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Pelican Creations Home: People & product first

Floor Covering News

Our 15-plus years in the flooring industry has enabled us to gain a certain level of expertise in identifying the average consumer’s flooring needs. The company relies on its experience in the industry to guide its design process—all with the goal of providing the best programs for its customers in mind. “We

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FCNews 2nd annual FCNnovation Awards winners

Floor Covering News

These awards honor groundbreaking ideas and industry-changing concepts that have the potential to impact the way flooring is manufactured, promoted and sold. i4F’s exclusive patent partnership with Quickstyle Industries gives i4F sole licensing rights for the True Grout patent portfolio in all major markets worldwide, including the U.S.,

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