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TCNA launches a fundraiser for Ukraine

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—The Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) launched a fundraiser for Save the Children’s humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and the region, to help protect and support children and their families.

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Flooring STATS 2023: Dollars see gains, volume down

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The war in Ukraine that created a global energy crisis. Such were the main challenges that defined 2022 for civilization in general and the flooring industry in particular. The Russian invasion of Ukraine led many countries to end dependence on Russian gas completely. Disruptions in supply chains. Take carpet, for example.

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Stats 2023: Tile flooring price increases buoy dollar sales

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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. Volume experienced a slight decrease overall. billion square feet.

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Tarkett releases 2021 sustainability report

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Solon, Ohio—Tarkett released its 2021 Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility (CSR) report, also known as extra-financial performance declaration. Tarkett said it has made strong progress with ReStart, its take-back and recycling program, by transforming end-of-use flooring and recycled materials into new floors.

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Contract: State of the Industry 2022

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D espite all the challenges facing the commercial contract market today—the residual effects of the pandemic, sky-high inflation, ongoing supply chain challenges and the war in Ukraine—key end-use sectors for commercial flooring are showing signs of recovery, stimulating hope that market conditions will improve in the second half of 2022.

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NWFA 2023 Expo kicks into high gear

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The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) kicked off its 2023 Expo here earlier this week amid strong attendance. In his address to attendees, which included professional hardwood flooring contractors and installers, as well as distributors and manufacturers, Martin provided his outlook for the segment in 2023. Milwaukee, Wis.—The

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NWFA Expo: Strong turnout reflects optimism amid challenges

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—Proof that the North American hardwood flooring industry is not only surviving but thriving in the face of immense change was readily evident at the 36th National Wood Flooring Association ( NWFA Expo 2022 ) convention held here last month. Other exhibitors reported similar experiences. “We

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