Floor Covering News

MAY 29, 2024

—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced its June tour across 10 states, delivering an extensive lineup of standards-based educational workshops and regional trainings to industry professionals. The NTCA Reference Manual serves as a guiding resource throughout the training.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 11, 2022

Crossville said its commitment to sustainability is the standard bearer for the domestic tile industry, and this recognition further solidifies the brand’s reputation as an environmental leader not only in the tile industry but also as a national manufacturer. Use waste as a resource. Prioritize regenerative resources.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

This esteemed award highlights NTCA’s commitment to excellence in the tile industry and its dedication to fostering strong partnerships within the flooring community. We are proud to collaborate with Floor & Decor and look forward to continuing our partnership to drive innovation and education to the tile industry.”

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2022

The goal of the joint training, according to Merkrete national sales manager, Todd Boos, was to provide sales teams with a better understanding of industry standards as well as knowledge to become a better resource for customers.

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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

AUGUST 21, 2023

In fact, FCNews ’ Statistical issue showed just how important price increases were to the flooring industry in 2022. UFLPA creates challenges The resilient category, while the largest and fastest growing segment in the industry, is not immune to its fair share of challenges. government in 2022. UFLPA) go hand in hand,” MSI’s Shah said.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

operations have achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 and 9001 in 2023. These recertifications demonstrate Mannington’s commitment to providing the highest quality and sustainable products in the industry. “At —Mannington Commercial’s Madison, Ga.,

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 21, 2022

FCNews’ fourth annual Industry Disrupters issue features innovative players and thinkers who are changing the game in terms of product enhancements, technological breakthroughs or simply radical new ways of doing business. It’s this disruptive strategy that has helped put Cali on the 2022 Industry Disruptors list. Mobile Marketing.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

—The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. The NTCA Reference Manual serves as a guiding resource throughout the training. Workshops will be held in: Calif.,

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The newly released 450+ page resource offers an extensive and varied assortment of products for interior and exterior design, catering to both residential and commercial needs. Los Angeles—Emser Tile has released its 2023/2024 catalog , available both in print and online.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

Through development of the Material Ingredient Guide, the tile industry is committed to thoroughness, consistency and transparency in reporting information about the materials from which our products are made.”.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

It is because of his tireless efforts as a leader for his company and our industry that this program has become so widely adopted and supported by NSI members. 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.

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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. Lauderdale, Fla.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 22, 2024

This groundbreaking union brings together two industry leaders, each with a rich history of excellence in distributing high-quality vinyl plank flooring solutions.” The merger leverages the rich history of excellence that both companies bring to the table, promising a seamless integration of resources and networks.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

His grandmother was a tile company employee while expecting Donato’s father, who not only would go on to a long and illustrious tile industry career, but serve as both inspiration and role model for his son’s career in tile. Often tile installers don’t have the opportunity to get formal training in the industry.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

It has been apparent and clear there are no limitations for women in this company nor in this industry,” said Alison Mullins, marketing consultant for Triton Stone Group’s Richmond, Va., Rea began his natural stone industry career at Coldspring in 1977, working in the company’s manufacturing facility.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2022

Matthew Saltzman, CEO, and Crosby Hall, EVP corporate resources, of Louisville Tile. According to the company, its “gold standard reputation” has been earned by striving to promote from within and doing so while establishing a family-like environment cemented with a caring culture. Louisville, Ky.—Since

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2020

In fact, formaldehyde emissions for several wood-based building and flooring products have been federally restricted since 2011 under the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act. Ceramic tile is also free from PVC, a resin used in other types of floor coverings, and a subject of concern for many health experts. Retroactive2.0

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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

APRIL 1, 2022

The Coverings Rock Star program is recognizes emerging tile and stone industry trailblazers who consistently innovate and lead through achievement. The winners represent the talented and resourceful young professionals in the industry who are setting new standards for excellence and performance, according to the company.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Dalton—Arropure, a new hand sanitizer brand made by Arropol Chemicals, has launched a “Helping Hand” initiative in support of the floor covering industry. Scott Humphrey, CEO of WFCA, observed: “We’re providing a resource you would need anyway. We need others in the industry following this lead.”.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JANUARY 2, 2013

The tile industry has been through a lot the past five years. Ceramic tile manufacturers and marketers will benefit from these trends, since this sector is more reliant on the builder and commercial markets than other floor coverings industry leaders.”. Industry Insights' By Jeffrey Steele.

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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

JUNE 19, 2023

Mohawk Industries has a long history of introducing sustainable products that have influenced consumer preferences. They challenge one another to identify new processes to conserve resources and reduce waste. Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk Every new idea we implement leads to additional possibilities, and the potential is unlimited.”

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

That’s because virtually all green building standards and rating systems, including LEED v4, provide pathways for earning points and fulfilling criteria by using products with EPDs, and an EPD for North American-made ceramic tile—also certified by UL—has been available since 2014. and ICC 700.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 19, 2012

So why is the new Green Squared standard and certification program launching at Coverings so important to the industry? But we wanted to take it to the next level, and continue to improve from a manufacturing standpoint, a material and resource standpoint, and an energy standpoint,” he adds. “We Why it’s important.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 27, 2022

Shaw Industries released its 14th annual corporate sustainability report. Leveraging results from the 2021 Materiality Assessment and ongoing engagement with customers, key stakeholders and industry partners, the company detailed progress made toward its 2030 goals. . standard . Dalton, Ga.—Shaw Assessing almost 1.8

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

standards of the The Floor Covering Business to Business (fcB2B) program are The Dixie Group (TDG) and RFMS. I am pleased that the group came together last year and set the expectation for the rest of the industry to define and approve a certification process. fcB2B has worked hard to define certification through the years.

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Ceramics of Italy

OCTOBER 12, 2023

To accomplish these objectives, a transition to renewable energy sources and a more efficient use of resources is necessary. 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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Ceramics of Italy

AUGUST 29, 2023

Laminam is reaping the rewards of shrewd strategic choices and capitalising on investments made as early as 2021 with a commitment to strengthening them in the future, while focusing on the group’s key strategies of internationalisation, digitalisation, human resources and sustainable innovation.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Finding floors that meet global sustainability standards can be daunting. Heidi Steele is the founder of Surface Resources, a wholesale distribution company dedicated to sourcing resilient flooring and tiles for clients in the Southwest U.S. The post Trends shaping the future of flooring appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards. Free Resources - Download Yours Today! 2015 Industry Review" Keynote given by Eric Astrachan at Coverings 2015. Click here to download more free resources. Ceramic Tile Industry Update. Click here for more news from TCNA. or less.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The sales industry is about two things: Trust and value. Whether you are in the payments industry or peddling vacuums, no business can thrive without a quality sales team. Whether you are in the payments industry or peddling vacuums, no business can thrive without a quality sales team.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2020

—Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched Fracture Ban SC, a thin, load-bearing, self-curing liquid rubber polymer that can be easily applied in a single coat to form a flexible seamless anti-fracture membrane. inches thick.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2022

Coverings has earned a reputation for providing tile and stone professionals with access to exclusive resources, programs and educational opportunities not available anywhere else,” said Jennifer Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the event planning company for Coverings. “At Three educational stages.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

TCNA’s Bill Griese Honored at Coverings 2016 Trade Show for Outstanding Achievement and Leadership in Sustainability, Standards. Ceramic Tile Industry Update. 2015 Ceramic Tile Industry Update. Ceramic Tile Industry Update. Information resources from TCNA to assist in locating and choosing qualified contractors.

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