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Tile continues downward slide

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imports, followed by Spain (17.4%) and Mexico (16.7%). The five countries from which the most tiles were imported in 2023 based on volume were: India (42.6%); Spain -19.4%; Mexico -7.8%; Italy -20.5%; Brazil -18.6%. the next highest shares of total consumption by volume belonged to India (14.2%), Spain (12.2%), and Mexico (11.8%).

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Domestic tile manufacturers seek tariffs on imports

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manufacturers have plentiful deposits of clay and feldspar, an efficient and well-respected labor force, local community support, state-of-the-art equipment and affordable energy—so much so that major exporters from Italy, Spain, Brazil, Mexico and China have built facilities in the U.S. . “In fact, U.S.

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Floor & Home makes a bold ‘Statement’

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Case in point is Drew Barber, co-owner of Floor & Home by Carpet One based here. Floor & Home has always been a big stocking tile dealer of the major brands— Daltile , Emser, Surface Art, Bedrosians, United Tile, Florida Tile, Arizona Tile, etc. Barber said sometimes sales associates will guide the customer to the Statements 2.0

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Celebrating Distinctions in Mexican History and Tile

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Mexico is a country whose customs are rich in tradition, be it celebrating a day in history like Cinco de Mayo with an elaborate festival, or hand-crafting Saltillo tile almost the same way today as was done at its conception decades ago. Americans often mistake Cinco de Mayo for Mexico’s Independence Day. Hasta pronto!

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Elite Daltile program hosts conference for members

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Dallas – This week, Daltile is hosting a multi-faceted meeting for its Statements Elite Daltile Dealer Program at the Hardrock Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The goal of our Statements Elite Daltile Dealer Program is to equip our retail partners for success with our products and increase their sales.”

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Executive forecast 2024: No signs of stopping resilient flooring

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Despite headaches within the economy —namely high interest/mortgage rates— resilient flooring suppliers are pointing to continued growth in 2024. Dick Quinlan senior VP sales and marketing, Wellmade What is your projection for the category in 2024? In residential, resilient flooring will continue to grow in market share in 2024.

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TCNA: Tile market struggles through pandemic

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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. FOB factory sales were $975.9 Spain was the largest exporter to the U.S. (3Q 3Q 2020 YTD) with a 20.7%

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