Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

The Rock Stars program is a venerable tradition of recognizing emerging tile and stone industry trailblazers who consistently innovate as forerunners of achievement, according to show organizers. The 2022 Rock Stars represent numerous industry segments and include the following winners: Contractor. Lauderdale, Fla. Stone Fabricator.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Ceramic Tile Industry Update. imports (by volume), followed by Mexico (18.3%), and Italy (18.0%). The five countries from which the most tiles were imported through 2Q 2020 based on volume were: Spain, Mexico, Italy, Turkey and Brazil. share) and Mexico (11.5% share) and Mexico (11.5% Anderson, S.C.—The

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Tile Redi®, world-leading manufacturer and marketer of pre-formed, one-piece shower pans and related accessories, received the award for “Surfaces 2013 Best New Product” sponsored by Floor Tends and Tile magazines. Clearly, our newest hire knows the tile industry!” Industry Insights Product Information'

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Dallas, Texas—Dal-Tile and its powerhouse tile brands—Daltile, Marazzi and American Olean—highlighted their ESG efforts in tandem with the newly released Mohawk Industries Environmental, Social and Governance Report (ESG). 84% — Overall, Dal-Tile has recovered and reused 84% of all process wastewater in its US- and Mexico-based facilities.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

imports (by volume), followed by Mexico (17.6%) and Italy (17.2%). of US imports, followed by Spain (23.1%) and Mexico (11.4%). Spain, Mexico, and Italy) were shut down due to COVID-19, which negatively impacted imports. exports (by volume) were to our North American neighbors: Canada (71.2%) and Mexico (10.5%).

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 10, 2022

Los Angeles—Walker Zanger, a leading luxury brand in slab and tile, said it is making substantial investments in equipment and personnel at its Mexico factory—Ceramica Antique. In the process, the company said this will create better living conditions for several families in the community of Guanajuato, Mexico.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2020

The Coverings Rock Star program recognizes emerging leaders in the tile and stone industry by awarding the best and brightest young talent. We look forward to seeing continued advancement and evolution for each of these young professionals as well as the impactful contributions they will continue to bring to the tile and stone industry.”.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 4, 2017

Authentic Talavera pottery and tile reign from Puebla, Mexico. Before making its way to Mexico, the Romans used Terra-cotta or fired red-clay vessels to carry water throughout their ancient baths. Today, homeowners and designers are crushing over Terra-cotta’s usage as a popular flooring material. Photo Credit: Pinterest.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

manufacturers, primarily in the monuments industry. The Shahs soon realized that natural stone for residential and commercial usage had even higher market potential and redirected their efforts toward developing this sector of the industry. During these years, he also worked as a broker selling blocks of granite to U.S.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

W aterproof features remain a staple in the industry and RSAs continue to tout the performance attribute’s ability to drive customers in-store. The waterproof label has transcended its rigid core roots and is now touted across a variety of flooring constructions—from SPC to tile and even hardwood and underlayment. facility. “AHF

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 15, 2023

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico—Daltile’s multi-faceted conference for its Statements Elite Daltile Dealer Program at the Hardrock Resort has kicked off here this week. Industry friends sharing hugs, handshakes and high-fives is a big part of this week!

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Flooring Sustainability Summit , taking place here July 17-18, will feature an impressive opening keynote panel of leading authorities from the architecture, interior design and green building community. The post Keynote speakers announced for Flooring Sustainability Summit appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 10, 2021

Riviera Maya, Mexico—Daltile introduced its new 2021 advisory board for the Statements Elite Daltile Dealer Program during the brand’s annual advisory board meeting, currently taking place here at the Rosewood Mayakoba Resort. Steve Dalene, Dalene Flooring (Hartford, Conn.). Rick Murray, Rusmur Floors (Pittsburgh, Pa.).

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 30, 2020

There are two ways to look at the flooring industry as a whole in 2019, depending on whether ones sees the glass as half full or half empty. growth in dollars was the lowest since 2009, when the industry declined significantly due to the Great Recession. For the record, the industry was up about 4.6% That’s the good news.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2022

flooring market—as well as scores of other industries across the country—have touched off a wave of repercussions. made alternatives, including domestically produced laminate flooring, hardwood, luxury vinyl tiles or planks—all of which are surging in popularity. This phenomenon is being felt more acutely in the U.S.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

APRIL 17, 2018

This time the location is Mexico; a land in which vibrant styles come together to offer a landscape of fascinating contrasts and new perspectives. Launched in 2017, this range has been expanded with the introduction of large sizes, permitting it to be used to create items of furniture, in addition to traditional floor and wall applications.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Dalton—Shaw Industries has been named a 2023 Training APEX Award winner by Training magazine. Once again ranked as the highest flooring manufacturer on the list, Shaw said it creates an environment where associates can pursue their passions through a wide range of career disciplines and gives them the tools and resources to succeed.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

The strength and density of porcelain results in a higher PSI level, making it suitable for floor applications and commercial spaces. The Saadian Tombs in Marrakech, pictured above, show how glazed ceramic tile was used to cover the floors and walls. Others wanted a more universal application: Mexico: Terra cotta tile.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 21, 2015

It''s thrilling to share the industry trends with you and unveil our newest lines (drum roll please). Anyone in attendance will agree that you could not avoid spotting the sexy six-sided polygon just about anywhere on the show floor. The folks at In-Pietra from Mexico have captured the essence of creating dazzling texture in stone.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JANUARY 26, 2017

On January 18 th in Las Vegas, ARDEX Americas once again held their annual “ Reception with Friends ” customer event which gathers industry friends from all over North America, represented by Distributors, Contractors, Architects and Association Partners.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 20, 2020

[New York] The global coronavirus pandemic has resulted in either the cancelation or postponement of several major industry trade shows and events in the U.S. The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) is postponing the 40th anniversary gala that was previously scheduled for May 2 at the Rainbow Room in New York City.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2023

F or the second year running tile flooring experienced sales growth after its 2020 decline, which had been the category’s first decrease in several years. Tile flooring was up mid-double digits in dollars in 2022 compared to 2021’s high single-digit increase. of total industry dollars ($27.995 billion in 2022).

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

City of Industry, Calif. 18, the company expands its direct reach into Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and New Mexico. The post Johnson Hardwood adopts direct model in select territories appeared first on Floor Covering News. Starting Dec.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 4, 2022

FCNews publisher, Steven Feldman, recently sat down for a few hours with one of the few people in this industry who still commands the title “Mr.” Feldman and Mr. Shaw talked at length about Engineered Floors (EF), the industry at large and global/national dynamics that are shaping the world today. Are you betting on yourself?

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 29, 2021

By Steven Feldman Riviera Maya, Mexico— Daltile Statements Elite dealers were introduced to what is arguably the most advanced selling system for ceramic tile when this select group of retailers convened here earlier this month for its 10th anniversary summit. Of course, it all comes with an investment—in both floor space and dollars.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Specialty flooring retailers are the drivers of this industry. FCNews ’ Retailers of the Year 2022 issue features some of the industry’s most accomplished dealers from influential buying groups as well as smaller retailers with no group affiliation. In other words, it reflects the retail industry as a whole.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 21, 2021

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett Hospitality introduced a new custom carpet collection that draws inspiration from the history and heritage of handcrafted textiles from Mexico and Central America. The post Tarkett introduces Latin-inspired custom carpet collection appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2024

Engineered Floors started 100% production of its new rigid core offering, PureGrain DLVT, at its Seretean Plant in Dalton in 2023. Rigid core flooring like SPC is traditionally an imported product. At the time, the retail community collectively shrugged at the news given the sheer volume of rigid core flooring it was selling.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2022

According to the company, Witkin has an impressive career in the flooring industry, most recently as president of north american sales for Aperion Surfaces, and was instrumental in building the company from its inception. Prior to Aperion, Witkin was the executive vice president of sales for Avalon Flooring for six years.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 24, 2022

By Reginald Tucker—T he well-documented supply chain disruptions originally caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic—now further exacerbated by inflation , runaway energy prices and other major global events—have impacted virtually every level of the flooring industry. In short, everyone is in the same boat. It’s pointless to scream.”.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2023

T he crippling shipping delays and logjams that plagued the flooring industry in the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and into the early part of 2022 have finally begun to subside. This includes electronics, building materials, apparel, food products and, of course, flooring. Until about 1980 the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2022

Cancun, Mexico—QFloors, maker of a host of flooring-specific software solutions and programs for specialty retailers, welcomed scores of its customers here earlier this month to its QFloors Users Conference. QPro Pay addresses several issues floor covering dealers encounter regularly. and Canada.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The irksome supply chain issues that plagued the industry since the onset of the novel coronavirus pandemic have begun to abate—but some challenges still remain as market conditions move slowly toward normalization. Mexico lost a lot of business in China during those globalization years, and some of that’s coming back to Mexico.”

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2021

Dalton— Shaw Industries Group, Inc., Mexico, China and Columbia. The post Shaw supports The Nature Conservancy campaign appeared first on Floor Covering News. a Berkshire Hathaway company, will support the “Plant a Billion Trees” campaign from The Nature Conservancy.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

T&L will be the exclusive Parterre distributor in several southern states, including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and New Mexico. With more than 50 years in flooring and sundry distribution, E.J. Welch Company. and enhances the commercial LVT portfolio for T&L. “T&L

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

By Ken Ryan—T he face of flooring distribution is changing as large distributors flush with cash expand territories either through acquisitions or taking on new lines. ACF Distributors and All Floor Supply acquired Gardner Industries, a full-service wholesale flooring distributor in the New York/New Jersey market.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The first is the heated floors and the second is my Radiant heated Towel rack from Amba Products. However, over the last few years, there has been a shift within the industry, paving the way for less conventional finishes like matte black and polished gold.” I fell in love with both of those features while staying in hotels in Germany.

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