CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 27, 2013

Florida Tile Promotes Barbari & Facca To New Strategic Roles. Florida Tile has announced two significant changes to its sales and marketing organization due to recent growth in it independent and commercial divisions. Tom Facca has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Independent and Commercial Sales.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc across the globe, leaving destroyed economies and industries in its wake. flooring industry was spared—for the most part. Add that to “The Great Migration” as people moved away from big cities and into the suburbs and the result was an acceptable year for the flooring industry. We’ll take it.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

suppliers are touting record-high sales in 2021 and expected ongoing growth as a result of changing consumer habits and a booming housing market —both spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, sales of newly built, single-family homes in September rose 14% to an 800,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to data by the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 24, 2022

To the customer, to our team members, to our families, to the industry, to our communities and to our future,” said Chris Rogers, Daltile sales service center manager, Southwest Florida. It is this spirit that has taken us from a family-owned business to a key part of a Fortune 500 Company and a multifaceted industry leader.”.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 26, 2019

For over ten years, Tile America has been recognizing one industry partner each year for an exceptional level of service; high quality and innovative products, on time delivery; responsive field support and product training; effective sales promotions and marketing. About Tile America.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

Coverings 2023, the tile industry’s premier North American trade show, took place here last month, April 18-21, to resounding industry excitement and palpable energy across the show floor. Michael Ward, vice president of sales, Portobello America, put it simply: “Everybody’s here. Florida Tile also sees a bright future ahead.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Sika, a global supplier of specialty industrial chemicals, welcomed 23 installers from all over the state to its facility here for a two-day event focused on training and testing, held November 16 and 17. It is part of Sika’s and CTEF’s shared pledge to elevate the tiling industry through education.”. Davenport, Fla.—Sika,

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Like many industries, tile has been through a lot the past five years. s Donato Pompo, citing findings from Catalina Research, the primary source for ceramic tile industry data, ceramic tile is leading the floor covering sales recovery, as tile manufacturers leverage the rebound in existing home sales and housing starts.

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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. Manufacturer. Lauderdale, Fla.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 7, 2022

Pompano, Florida—Portobello America has named Patti Smith-Connelly, a tile industry veteran, as commercial sales manager. “We’ve known Patti for a long time,” said vice president of sales, Mike Ward. “She embodies the professionalism we’ve been looking for.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Lions Floor continues to expand its sales team with the appointment of Robbie Spurr as its U.S. eastern regional sales manager. Spurr’s career spans 32 years in the flooring industry as a retail store owner as well as regional manager for major flooring manufacturers. Robbie Spurr Santa Fe Springs, Calif.—Lions

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

By Megan Salzano—While resilient flooring— rigid core SPC in particular —has taken the industry by storm, ceramic tile is poised for a resurgence. Florida Tile, too, favors an eco-friendly manufacturing process. Florida Tile’s East Village is made in the USA and consists of 40% pre-consumer, recycled content.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2023

—Lucida Surfaces, designer and manufacturer of innovative flooring solutions, continues to expand its sales team with the appointment of Yehuda Fisch as the new regional sales manager in the Southeast. “We are confident that his expertise and passion will drive our sales success in the Southeast. .

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The past two-plus years have shown the strength of the tile industry as consumers flocked to the ceramic tile aisle for their home renovation needs in droves during the height of the pandemic. Seen here is Florida Tile outdoor tile and pavers. told FCNews. Consumers are embracing the “outdoor living” trend.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 14, 2023

“Our distribution partners offer local stock, sales, marketing, logistical support and a team that is dedicated to commercial customers.” We are proud to partner with such a well-known and respected flooring manufacturer like AHF Contract, an industry leader in quality, innovation and design,” said Gene Corvino, president, William M.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 11, 2013

In part 1 of this feature on the industry in 2013 (ASHLEY, PLEASE LINK HERE TO PART 1), industry resources affirmed that the continuing housing recovery could mean a good year for ceramic tile and stone. However, after several years of belt-tightening, the industry faces some interesting challenges in an evolving marketplace.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 22, 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

MARCH 16, 2023

.— Sika has appointed Paul Ashley to the position of Midwest technical sales representative and Brent Link to the position of Western Florida technical sales representative. Both Ashley and Link will be responsible for sales and service to all customers in their respective regions for both Sika and Sika-DriTac brand products.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Dear CTDA Members, Less than three weeks ago many of you, myself included, attended a record-breaking Total Solutions Plus (TSP) in Bonita Springs, Florida. At TSP you had the opportunity to network, enjoy, visit your vendors in a relaxed environment, and get educated on the some of the relevant issues facing the industry.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 2, 2020

While the full impact of the stimulus package isn’t expected to be realized for several weeks or even months down the line, flooring industry members said they like what they’re seeing so far. “I That’s our purpose as an association to disseminate that information to the industry.”. We now have that scale and size.”.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2023

Our goal is to keep fresh perspectives and motivated industry representatives on our board of directors,” said Jim Aaron, executive director, FCEF. “We We are working to create a bright future for the entire industry and this requires input and insight from all directions.”.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

headquarters at 4171, West Hillsboro Blvd, Suite #12, Coconut Creek, Florida. Alpert’s industry background includes 35-years. based trading company, run by industry veterans with over 100-years of. (Coconut Creek, FL, August 9, 2017 ) – Modomo is proud to announce the opening of its. said Managing Partner, Scott Alpert.

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H.Winter Showroom Blog

JUNE 1, 2010

SOURCE: Florida Tile Inc. Nov 28, 2007 09:00 ET LAKELAND, FL--(Marketwire - November 28, 2007) - Always an innovator in the ceramic tile industry, Florida Tile is pleased to announce that it is the first tile manufacturer to have its products certified for low chemical emissions by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI).

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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. Mohawk Industries is also heavily invested in its U.S. We strongly feel that this location enables us to attract the best and brightest talent in the industry.” Wellmade U.S.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 16, 2020

We Cork, provider of cork flooring and underlayment, has promoted Tina Crossland to the position of national sales manager. flooring industry. Crossland joined the company in March 2020 as Atlantic region sales manager. She managed the region from New Jersey to Florida, which achieved double-digit growth in 2020.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2021

The Installation & Fabrication sessions at Coverings 2021 will provide attendees a wealth of information regarding industry best practices and cutting-edge techniques in installation and fabrication, show organizers said. Installation & Fabrication.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2023

L eonardo Pesce has taken the reins at Panariagroup USA as the company’s new CEO and is bringing with him a wealth of knowledge to drive the company and its brands—including Florida Tile—forward in the coming years. I have been involved in the ceramic industry for over 22 years. If so, what might that look like? market share.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 31, 2016

More than 25,000 industry professionals attended the week-long expo, April 18-21, 2016. This figure is an increase in overall attendance from the 2015 show, and to industry insiders, affirms positive movement in the tile and stone market. We feel confident with the sales relationships generated by being at the show.”.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Resilient flooring remains the top seller in the industry, and suppliers came with new innovations meant to grab even more share in 2024. Las Vegas—The resilient flooring category remains the top performer in the industry, overtaking the carpet category in dollars for the first time in 2022—by a whopping $1.3B. Units might be flat.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Featured were some of the industry’s most accomplished dealers from both influential buying groups to no affiliation at all. In other words, it reflected the retail industry as a whole. Combine that with the local sales representation, Shaw’s distribution and their gold standard customer service, it was a win for everyone.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2012

We love talking to contractors who have installed other systems,” said Jim Van Landingham, Vice-President of Residential Sales for Quick Drain USA. Craftsman, by Florida Tile. The graphic development is done using Florida Tile’s proprietary DP-Digital Porcelain technology. Industry Insights Innovations' www.mapei.com.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

F rom rising inflation and the uncertainty surrounding the implications of the COVID-19 variants, to ongoing supply chain challenges and labor woes, industry executives have no shortage of issues that keep them awake at night. Tim Baucom president/CEO Shaw Industries. Steve Ehrlich, VP of sales and marketing, Novalis.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Carrollton, Texas—Fabulous Floors has named Rick Cain—formerly vice president of sales—to president of the company. In his previous role, Cain led Fabulous Floors’ expansion efforts in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Florida, Massachusetts, Georgia, New York, Virginia, California and Oregon.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Rose Carpets & Flooring but ended on a high (sales) note. It was the year of the comeback for flooring retailers in 2020—a year in which dealers endured weeks of showroom shutdowns during the initial phase of COVID-19 only to bounce back stronger than ever , many producing record sales performances.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 22, 2013

“TidesHDP” is latest addition to Florida Tile’s expanding line. Florida Tile has introduced a stylized interpretation of vein-cut stone called TidesHDP, a glazed porcelain and wall tile line for both commercial and residential use. TidesHDP is made in the USA of 40% post-industrial recycled content.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 4, 2022

The design industry as a whole is going away from the gray-black-white theme and welcoming the warm tones again.”. FlorStar Sales. There aren’t enough out there in the resilient industry. “We’re specifying more hard surfaces for our projects, especially the wood-look LVT planks. Gary Touchton. Houston, Texas. “We Scott Rozmus.

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Time2Design

JANUARY 27, 2014

Headed to #KBIS2014 ~ Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) and IBS (International Buidlers Show) have joined together to create one show in one place at the same. KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) and IBS (International Buidlers Show) have joined together to create one show in one place at the same.

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