Floor Covering News

JUNE 8, 2022

Mohawk Industries said it has entered into an agreement to purchase the Vitromex ceramic tile business from Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS) for approximately $293 million in cash. Vitromex was founded in 1967 and includes four manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout Mexico. Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2022

Martha Salazar, director of marketing for TCNA-Mexico, is a Coverings Rock Star Award recipient for 2022, according to the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). The Coverings Rock Star program is recognizes emerging tile and stone industry trailblazers who consistently innovate and lead through achievement. Clemson, S.C.—Martha

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

.— Coverings, the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America , released the winners of the annual Rock Star Award in advance of Coverings 2022, which will take place April 5-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Rogue Bergerson, tile artisan, Bergerson Tile, Astoria, Ore. Distributor.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

MARCH 6, 2024

In the Roma district of Mexico City stunning examples of Art Deco architecture and design can be found all over. The mass trencadis is paired with a bare industrial original ceiling and a vibrant green curved bar to match the green grout. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, March 2024.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 14, 2021

Mexico City, Mexico—Given the interest by all segments of the Mexican tile industry to reconnect in person, and with the reopening of other international tradeshows in Mexico, the organizing committee of Obra Blanca Expo said it will move forward with its event.

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Architectural Ceramics

MAY 4, 2017

Because the percentage of people interested in horse-themed tile is slim and it’s hard to give your mother a bouquet of tile, let’s instead honor Cinco de Mayo with 5 ways to bring Mexican-inspired tile to your next project. Handmade Talavera Tile. Authentic Talavera pottery and tile reign from Puebla, Mexico.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Tile Redi® wins new product award. 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. The installation was completed by Bridgewater Tile, Ltd. Mike Ward, U.S.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. AC’s Basics Collection , is a simple one with a white subway tile at its core. As a result, the tile expands and contracts.

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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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Tile Talk

APRIL 21, 2015

By Bill Buyok , Avente Tile. Last week was action-packed as I made my annual pilgrimage to Coverings, a trade show for tile and stone. Bill Buyok, Avente Tile owner, at Coverings 2015. It''s thrilling to share the industry trends with you and unveil our newest lines (drum roll please). Textured Tile Shapes.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

TCNA Executive Director Eric Astrachan Receives National Tile Contractors Association Joe Tarver Lifetime Achievement Award. TCNA Mexico Director Honored at Coverings 2015 Trade Show for Outstanding Achievement, Commitment, and Leadership. and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards.

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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. A committee of tile and stone industry leaders carefully evaluated nominations to select the 14 outstanding inductees for the sixth assemblage of Coverings Rock Stars. Marietta, Ga.

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Realstone

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Discover the hottest trends and an insightful look into the industry with our keynote speaker: Material Bank. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to mingle with fellow architects, designers, builders, and tile artisans and enjoy a night of glamour and fun. RSVP today.

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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

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. “AHF Wellmade U.S.

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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

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. Dan Huffman, Tile Expo, Inc. We have retailers from across the country represented. Anaheim, Calif.).

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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. Industrial Glass White by Diesel Living and Iris Ceramica. A new post by Joe Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, April 2018. Hard Leather Moss by Diesel Living and Iris Ceramica.

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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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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

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

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% On the other hand, the 0.4%

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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. merchandising concept. Dubbed Statements 2.0, is simplification.

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Tile of Spain USA

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the six highly distinguished architects and interior designers who will serve on the jury for the 19 th annual Tile of Spain Awards. This year’s jury is presided by prestigious Tokyo based architect Kengo Kuma founder of KKAA Studio. Izaskun Chinchilla.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 21, 2021

By Megan Salzano T he year 2020 was a year unlike any other in recent memory and had lasting impacts on every category within the industry both residentially and commercially. Ceramic tile, which has been faced with ongoing challenges for several years now, was no exception. Ceramic tile sales in 2020 declined roughly 5%.

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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. Other industry observers are also hopeful.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 1, 2022

ceramic tile category saw high single-digit growth in 2021 compared to 2020. Putting things in perspective, back in 2011, as the industry was climbing out of the Great Recession, ceramic tile clocked in at $1.52 of total industry dollars—albeit down from 12.4% economy and ceramic tile market. billion and 1.38

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

Origami-Like Ceiling Structure Modern homes such as La Peña House in Mexico might have concrete as a main building material. Ceiling Tiles Reflect Vivid Colors Visual delight is when colors meet shapes and textures in an exquisite coordination, as in the example above. Try imagining your own theme for your ceiling.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Somebody once said to me the smartest person in the floor covering industry is your mom, Rika. I think most people in our industry, historically, have been try-ing to find ways to charge more for products, and we’re always trying to find ways to charge less without sacrificing any-body’s profitability within the system.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Living space at CityVista in Midtown Intro and neighborhood guides by Emily Starbuck Crone Despite being the second most populous city in Texas, San Antonio is often eclipsed in the news by stories of Houston’s up-and-down energy industry and Austin’s burgeoning growth and hipness. Some areas are also bicycle-friendly.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Attractions like the jewel of Balboa Park (home to the San Diego Zoo), Legoland California and SeaWorld keep tourism booming, and the highly rated University of California at San Diego has spawned a healthy biotech industry. Many locals like to cross the border nearby and enjoy the shops, restaurants and nightlife in Tijuana, Mexico.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2024

That’s what industry disrupters are doing when they innovate to the point that it shifts the traditional paradigm. Disruption can also occur within the industry from causes outside of it. This year’s Floor Covering News “Industry Disrupters” 2024 issue features all manner of players that are—or are poised to—shake things up.

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