Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Las Vegas—The resilient category had a lot to live up to coming into The International Surface Event this year, which kicked off here Jan. We’re several shows in] since January started—our SFN event was in Orlando and that was the most successful event we’ve had—so we’re carrying a lot of that energy into Vegas.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2024

During Tile of Spain’s annual press conference, held on the second day of the exhibition, Vicente Nomdedeu, president of the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), reported on the tenacity of Spain’s ceramic sector, providing insight on 2023 production, sales and exports figures.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 10, 2024

Atlanta— Coverings , the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has unveiled the honorees of the annual Rock Star Awards ahead of Coverings 2024, taking place April 22-25, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center here. Trevor Hook, owner Hooked on Tile LLC Evansville, Wis.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Front load your sales/marketing efforts and projects. Being an election year (in so many countries), 2024 has three productive quarters. Plan to conduct more promotions, direct mail events and clean up pipelines of current customers in the first three quarters. Is your website reflective of your products, values and story?

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 2, 2022

Dallas—The thousands of attendees who made the trek to Las Vegas for TISE 2022 were given the opportunity to preview some of the newest, most innovative products in the industry, to negotiate deals with their business partners and vendors, learn more on a multitude of industry subjects and see old friends. I can’t wait for 2023!”.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2024

We like to say sustainability is built into everything we do, from operations to sales, Mapei is committed to being transparent and reducing our impacts to deliver healthy and sustainable solutions to the built environment.” Sustainability is not merely about products—it’s a guiding principle that shapes every aspect of our operations.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

MARCH 6, 2015

Special thanks to Westside Tile and Stone for hosting a recent NTCA event! ARDEX Tile& Stone Installation Systems Sales Professional Ken Vara was asked by Westside Tile and Stone to conduct product demonstrations at his booth and on the contractor stage. Check out some photos from the event!

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute will welcome three individuals to its board of directors in January 2022. Sam Arcot, Rugo Stone, LLC. Arcot is the special projects manager at Rugo Stone in Lorton, V.a. He is an MBA graduate with a strong background in sales, marketing and business development. Associate Member.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 17, 2023

L a s V ega s —The 2023 International Surface Event highlighted the vigor with which the flooring industry is facing today. And to give the retailers an easier way to work and communicate with their manufacturers while working together to bring opportunities to sales.” Mobile showrooms are big now,” Aya noted.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, unveiled a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023, taking place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings, Tenet sessions.

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Ciao Tile

AUGUST 4, 2011

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities in assigned accounts and regions and for the expansion of Statements’ customer base. Present and sell company products (tile and stone) to floorcovering retailers, contractors, homeowners and others.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2022

Las Vegas—Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has announced a comprehensive roster of both popular and new programs for Coverings 2022 —which will take place April 5-8, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center here. Three educational stages. Coverings Lounge.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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Architectural Ceramics

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

From left to right: Joey Caponiti / Maryland Commercial Rep, Kersi Press / Baltimore Commercial Rep, Betty Sullivan / Owner and CEO, James Lewis/ National Hospitality Rep, David Arabe / Commercial Sales Manager and David Benson/President and Principal (not shown). View of the booth, facing the bar area, before the opening of the event.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

I would probably say the market’s going to be, at best, flat, maybe even a little bit down,” said Dick Quinlan, VP of sales and marketing, Wellmade. I think it’s going to be a tough first half of the year,” noted Yon Hinkle, VP of product management, resilient, AHF Products. “We Units might be flat.

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StoneDimensions

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

GK Naquin of Stone Interiors facilitates a discussion with Midwest stone fabricators regarding the importance of facility planning. Minnesota Stone Summit attendees take part in discussions regarding industry standards and industry safety. MIA kicked off the Midwest Chapter on September 18 th with two great events.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2021

By Megan Salzano Las Vegas—While the show floor at the 2021 edition of the International Surface Event (TISE) may not have been as chock-full of flooring suppliers as we’re used to, there certainly was no lack of innovation in the space. Most products on the market use limestone, which is a very soft stone—it’s cheap.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—After a strong showing in 2021, Coverings 2022, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will again be hosted as an in-person trade show event —this time in Las Vegas. Coverings 2022 will host 750 exhibitors with 34 countries represented on the show floor.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Las Vegas— The International Surface Event, held here last month, was home to three powerhouse tile companies this year: Dal-Tile, MSI and Emser Tile. While the main event for tile each year is Coverings, being held in Orlando, Fla., So, we are creating products that can recreate these beautiful, bright and playful spaces.”

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Floor Covering News

JULY 16, 2021

NWFA and the Coverings international tile and stone exhibition organizers co-located to simultaneously bring attendees to the NWFA’s 2021 Wood Flooring Expo and Coverings 2021. ” For more on the show, see FCNews’ July 12/19 edition or our digital coverage.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 15, 2021

—Responding to increased consumer demand for resilient flooring, Mohawk said it is expanding its SolidTech line to offer retailers a full assortment of product from LMF to flex and rigid. Divided into Essentials, Select and Plus tiers, SolidTech products are designed to be durable for any room, any style.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The foundation raised over $250,000 to support flooring industry workers battling catastrophic illnesses during the event. Blackbourn extended a special “thank you” to Roger Marcus, who planned and led the event. “It CCA is one of the largest cooperatives in the United States with sales surpassing $10 billion. On a mission.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Attendance at Coverings 2023 was 20% higher than the 2019 event. From trending design to innovative surface solutions, high-value educational opportunities and networking events, the show resonated with attendees and exhibitors alike. I really like to see people in the booths experiencing the product. O rland o , F la.—

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2022

Organizations across the industry are updating their training and educational programs to aid installers, sales representatives and other flooring professionals in perfecting their craft. The program can be completed online or in-person at one of FCICA’s CIM training events.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. We’ve had great traffic at the show,” said Micah Hand, director of market- ing and product management, Florida Tile. “I

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2020

As part of Connect 2020 , executives representing more than a dozen flooring companies get their turn to pitch Alliance Flooring retailers on new products and special pricing. This virtual buying and networking event—like the in-person Alliance conferences—share some things in common: informative and fun. Mannington.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Las Vegas—While it has its challenges—low-end products creeping into retailer showrooms and U.S. That was evident at this year’s International Surface Event, held here, last month. The Stone + Wood collection—my dad, [Michael Raskin, CEO], has been working on for two years, picking out the right colors and really fine-tuning it.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Now, those unable to attend in-person can virtually tour Mohawk’s Momentum Showroom to explore the largest product launch in Mohawk’s history. Within the virtual showroom, visitors can learn about the products, programs, merchandising and initiatives the company is sharing in 2021, including: Mohawk Resilient. National Sales .

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. These sessions will focus on the breathtaking world of tile and stone. Materials & Trends. Designing for Outdoor Living.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

“The success of our past, present and future is the result of the loyalty, enthusiasm and commitment of our customers and our team members,” said Hector Narvaez, vice president of distributor sales for Dal-Tile LLC. As with everything we do, our primary goal is to help our customers and the end consumer succeed with American Olean products.”

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Las Vegas—Mohawk emerged as the big winner in the 2023 Best of Surfaces 2023 competition, a contest cosponsored by Floor Covering News and Informa Exhibitions, which owns and operates The International Surface Event (TISE). It helps owners grow sales and improve service. The colors popped,” she said. “I

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 15, 2022

Dallas, Texas—The International Surface Event (TISE) has unveiled the new celebrity showhome tours, to take place September 24 and 25 in Malibu Hills, Calif. Home tour tickets are on sale now. Luxury shuttles will tour attendees through the Malibu Hills on the multi-stop experience. to 4 p.m.; or Sunday, September 25 from 10 a.m.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Hicks said sales for the 2024 show are already encouraging, with many exhibitors interested in booking larger spaces. Retailers sing show’s praises As the flooring industry’s signature event, Surfaces represents absolutely the best place to see current products from all categories and almost all major vendors in one place. “The

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Today it is a medium sized producer of porcelain tiles, and ceramic wall tiles, offering home owners and designers a wide range of contemporary solutions with its wide and diversified product portfolio. metres of tiles, achieving total sales of Euro 45.3 Sustainable production is an ongoing objective at Recer. Twenties by Recer.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Today it is a medium sized producer of porcelain tiles, and ceramic wall tiles, offering home owners and designers a wide range of contemporary solutions with its wide and diversified product portfolio. metres of tiles, achieving total sales of Euro 45.3 Sustainable production is an ongoing objective at Recer. Twenties by Recer.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2020

With its biennial Summit canceled this summer due to COVID-19, Alliance Flooring staged Connect 2020 , a virtual buying and networking event for members (see page 3). Content was also made available on-demand for those dealers who were unable to watch the event live. An educated sales professional can be the No.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 27, 2016

Here are some of the best in show products featured at the top international design events this year. The raw stone material appears raw and harsh on the outside but is soft and smooth inside. Many of these products (or versions of them) are available online. What will you be seeing at retail stores near you soon?

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