Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

By Megan Salzano T he last year and a half has been anything but ordinary, and while the industry did struggle early on in 2020 due to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has rebounded with a vengeance in 2021. FCNews research showed the category generated $6.589 billion in sales in 2020 —an industry-leading 21.3%

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Tile of Spain USA

AUGUST 17, 2023

Inma Bermúdez Dedicated to sustainability and the environment, Inma Bermúdez established her studio, Studio Inma Bermúdez, in 2007, with a strong respect for manufacturing processes, materials and the use of products. She began her professional career in industrial design, working for German design studios Idea, Busse Design and Prodesign.

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Ceramics of Italy

MAY 9, 2024

Mapei, a global leader in the production of chemical products for the building industry, is enhancing its presence in the UK by opening a new facility in Speke, near Liverpool. The concrete admixture plant in Speke stands on a 3,200 m² site that houses offices, a warehouse and research laboratories.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Los Angelas— Emser Tile , a leading designer, marketer and producer of tile and natural stone, has introduced the brand’s newest product offerings in its 2020/2021 product catalog. Following is a sneak peak of new Emser Tile products and corresponding current style directions. Striking Surfaces. Mixed Geometrics.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 3, 2021

We saw the Main Street market pull back,” said Blakley Satterfield, product manager, residential resilient for Mannington, echoing a familiar sentiment. Mannington on Main incorporates existing products as well as new additions, revised merchandising and a simplified selling solution. Seizing opportunities.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) launched a new CEU course titled “Natural Stone Embodied Carbon Research.” These EPDs showcase natural stone’s low embodied carbon compared to manmade materials. This course is available to certified CEU speakers for download and presentation through the CEU Events dashboard.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 4, 2017

Tile Industry Launches Inspiration and Education Initiative; Why Tile Debuts Here at Coverings. Orlando, FL) – The tile industry has united in a marketing and education initiative designed to inspire consumers and provide information on all of tile’s benefits. April 4, 2017. About TCNA.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

We give companies the knowledge and necessary licenses to produce exciting innovative products,” said Floris Koopmans, sales director, IP, at Unilin Technologies. “We We give companies the knowledge and necessary licenses to produce exciting innovative products,” said Floris Koopmans, sales director, IP, at Unilin Technologies.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 18, 2021

As part of the SCADpro program, Daltile recently worked with a team of students on a specialized research and development project. This collaboration was intended to provide not only valuable research, but also development of the best solutions and tools with which to provide our A&D customers optimal service.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 28, 2023

a beloved hardwood flooring industry legend who passed away in October 2022, Mullican Flooring is encouraging individuals to contribute to a National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Education and Research Foundation (ERF) Named Scholarship Fund in his name. Conner, a 44-year veteran of the wood flooring industry, retired in 2013.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

As we embarked on the grueling task of compiling our industry statistics for 2021 , I was probably more intrigued than ever as to what the final results would be. We knew the industry would be up, but how much? The industry was up 16.3% Industry insiders tell me those three companies seek to make 35% margin on flooring.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

There have been concerns about higher inflation and rising interest rates within the lending industry over the past year,” noted Glenn King, vice president sales, Southeast region, Stanton Carpet. It’s hard to pinpoint growth numbers because there are so many product groupings or category growth between soft and hard surfaces.”

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2023

Floor Covering News research shows the U.S. The disparity in growth rates, industry observers say, can be attributed to slightly higher costs related to production/shipping, as well as more of an emphasis on better quality goods—those in the 10mm to 12mm range versus activity at the opening price point associated with 7mm products.

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Ceramics of Italy

JULY 1, 2021

ADI Design Index is the annual publication of the Associazione per il Disegno Industriale (Industrial Design Association) and features outstanding design products selected by a panel of experts, designers, critics, historians and trade journalists. www.fapceramiche.com.

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Tile of Spain USA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Like Fermín Vazques, Sanahuja pairs his professional accolades with his teaching work as an associate professor in the Department of Architectural Projects of the ETSA and his research work in Modern Spanish Architecture. Alicia Fernándes (Alicia Fernández Interiorismo).

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Digital printing has truly revolutionized the tile industry by substantially elevating the realism of designs,” said Claudio Caselli, senior vice president, product research and development, Dal-Tile. “We Digital printing helped reduce costs for smaller production runs, achieve shorter production lead times and reduce waste.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2020

—Due to increased testing inquiries during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tile Council of North America’s (TCNA) Product Performance Testing Laboratory is expanding its microbiology-based services to meet the industry’s growing and ever-changing needs for relevant, up-to-date product testing and analysis.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Shaw Contract is taking the initiative to shift toward sustainable production and consumption models within its production cycles. This process is done holistically as the company looks at products, processes and actions. This results in significant carbon reductions during transport and ensures industry-leading durability.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The solution has been specifically engineered for the purpose of allowing ultra-high-resolution printing direct to board, wear layer advancements to deliver class AC5 scratch resistance and state-of-the-art digital embossed textures and durability never seen before on SPC products, Unilin said. “We

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Building Moxie

OCTOBER 15, 2018

*. This is a partnered post with James Hardie Industries. Of course, I didn’t know what this “new” siding product was. Scientists, engineers and researchers from The Good Housekeeping Research Institute awarded Hardie the coveted distinction for their HardiePlank in 2013. 8 Million North American Homes Served.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Coverings, the preeminent event for North America’s ceramic tile and natural stone industry, unveiled a sneak peek of featured education for Coverings 2023, taking place here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings,

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

26-28, 2021—with an online product-focused programming and content line-up. The industry event will “Go Live” online in an effort to showcase the future of floor covering , stone and tile surfaces for 2021. The virtual event includes the following programming: Source products. Meet with manufacturers/the industry.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

It’s common knowledge among industry observers that commercial tends to lag behind residential activity—at least during normal business cycles anyway. Preliminary FCNews research shows the commercial flooring market totaled $6.488 billion in sales in 2021, an uptick of 6% over 2020. billion, according to FCNews research.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2023

Lux Flooring’s SPC products feature a 22-mil thickness and a virgin stone core for added durability. W hile some flooring companies aim to be many different things to many different retailers—providing a breadth of product categories from wood to resilient to ceramic—Lux Flooring’s focus is singular: SPC luxury vinyl flooring.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 30, 2023

Manufacturing Process The manufacturing process of cement tiles is crucial to the quality of the final product. Good manufacturers use high-quality materials and a consistent production process to ensure that every tile is made to the same standard. Read reviews and ask for samples to get a sense of the quality of their tiles.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2022

For this reason, it’s the perfect vehicle for product discovery. Of course, not all social media platforms are created equal, especially when it comes to product discovery. So, if you’re looking to pinpoint the platforms consumers use the most for product research, you’ve come to the right place.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 22, 2021

For decades, industry veterans Stuart Beattie and then Joe Amato led the department. She and her colleagues Cristen Del Bove and Renee Cannon form one of the strongest design teams in the floor covering industry. She worked on a variety of product categories before moving into her current role. How designs are developed.

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Ceramics of Italy

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Over the years, we have made conscientious choices and significant investments to ensure that our plants and production processes are increasingly efficient, technologically advanced and sustainable. This has been achieved thanks to the constant commitment and dedication of all our employees.” www.gruppoitalcer.it

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Ceramics of Italy

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The exhibition concept of Marazzi showroom sees ceramic and porcelain stoneware products displayed as a contemporary labyrinth. The labyrinth ends at the material library, a physical catalogue of high-end products, where surfaces, textures and colours can be touched and combined.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has released a lineup of featured conference sessions for Coverings 2022. Select sessions will include: Today’s Era of Ramped-Up Health and Environmental Action and Opportunities for Tile – Industry Leadership Collaboration Panel.

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Ceramics of Italy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

As a result, the ABK Group’s portfolio now includes the brands 14 Ora Italiana and Fuoriformato, both positioned in the high-end segment with a strong focus on design and decoration and made-to-order production of artistic ceramics on large slabs.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2023

FCNews has announced the winners of its second annual FCNnovation Awards —a program designed to recognize and showcase some of the most innovative new products and technologies unveiled in the current year. The selling system’s best product is nylon 6,6—which includes Dixie’s EnVision 6,6 fiber. Following are the 2022 winners: Carpet.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2019

Welcome to our annual R&D Directory , which manufacturers in the ceramic and related industries can use to find the ideal supplier partners to assist with their research and development efforts.*.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 7, 2021

The Coverings Rock Star award is an Emerging Leaders Program that honors the best young talent in the tile and stone industry. According to the company, if a product involves color at Mapei, it also involves Diliberto Riquelme. According to Coverings organizers, the honorees will also receive a gift card and an onsite luncheon.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 14, 2023

Aladdin Commercial products provide end users with both design and performance attributes. There have been concerns about higher inflation and rising interest rates within the lending industry over the past year,” King added. The heart and soul of local communities witnessed a resilient rebound.

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Ceramics of Italy

OCTOBER 12, 2023

As early as 1999, the company’s experts began transforming production cycles with a focus on energy saving and the environment. Research led to ever-more efficient plant and to the production of tiles with a high content of recyclable material and industrial waste.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

But when the dust cleared, FCNews research has determined that the industry fared much better than most would have thought, down less than a percentage point in both dollars and volume. But we are extremely confident that at the end of the day, FCNews has framed the industry in 2020 as accurately as possible. The biggest drag?

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