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Litokol opens a new facility in India in partnership with Pidilite Industries

Ceramics of Italy

After signing a joint venture agreement with chemical group Pidilite Industries Ltd in 2019, Litokol SpA recently opened a new production facility in the town of Amod in the Indian state of Gujarat. Pidilite has also set up two other new production companies, again connected to the tile installation and natural stone sectors.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Retailers and product-based companies in many consumer categories are affected by the new tariffs and countervailing charges implemented on goods from China. Example: Take a tile that’s $3 per sf.

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Update from the Vibrant Ceramics 2016 Roadshow in Tampa on August 31

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

A note from Tom Kotel, CTDA’s President who spoke at the event: The Tampa Roadshow was attended by local tile companies, manufacturer’s; a contingent of interested people. Timing for India to market sounds perfect as India has grown in the past Century to #2 in the world in the ceramic industry and continues to grow.

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Tile Excellence-Ask the Experts: ask chris blog stats this month

Tile Excellence

ASK ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT TILE INSTALLATION, REPAIR , PRODUCTS, MATERIALS AND LINKS/ADVISE/RECOMMENDATION-ANYTHING TILE AND INDUSTRY RELATED! Canada 30 Canada 9 India 5. Poland 19 India 6 Pakistan 2. India 14 Poland 6 Singapore 1. Tile Excellence. EVERY ONE TO BE PROACTIVE. South Africa 6. Newer Post.

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Greg Osterhout, Sam Arcot receive NSI awards

Floor Covering News

There is a huge demand for responsibly sourced products, so it was important that NSI and natural stone industry clearly communicate a strong position on this issue,” Arcot said. Arcot identified opportunities for NSI to develop relationships in India as strong as those which exist with other key stone producing nations.

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Cocktails and Trends Event

Realstone

Get ready to indulge in delightful libations,Hors d’oeuvres and an array of unique new cladding and design products from global artisans. Our partners will be traveling from around the world to give you a behind the scenes look into exciting new products. RSVP today.

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Avente Tile Talk: Ceramic Tile's Creative Nature

Tile Talk

Ceramic Tiles Creative Nature. And now, onto the topic of ceramic tile and nature! Ceramic tile has been a part of building history for centuries. Naturally, over time, this material with its new found purpose led to the production of ceramic tile back in 14,000 B.C. in Mesopotamia and India.

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