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NSI to host 2023 Stone Summits

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Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has released the schedule for the 2023 Stone Industry Education Series. During the Stone Summits, attendees will have the opportunity to source products from event sponsors and hosts and will benefit from dedicated networking time. Tennessee Stone Summit.

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NSI names Person, Craftsman of the Year

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The Natural Stone Institute presented its 2021 Person of the Year award to Michael Picco of Picco Group. Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute presented its 2021 Person of the Year award to Michael Picco of Picco Group, and named John Cierech of Tennessee Marble Company its 2021 Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year.

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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. Recently, we asked a tile manufacturer in Tennessee if they would please open up a ceramic wall tile line. They wanted us to go into detail about the actual tariffs and their impact. Here it is. for glass 4.9%

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EJ Welch expands leadership team

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—EJ Welch Company is continuing along its path of rapid expansion in the flooring industry by expanding its leadership team. Opportunities in finding exceptional team members in the flooring industry are vast, from sales and operations to marketing,” said Kavita McCarthy, president of EJ Welch. Brad Scott. Jeff Eichler. Maria Padron.

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AHF Products purchase of assets of Crossville, Inc.

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This acquisition catapults AHF into an industry-leading position in the fast-growing tile sector, with a comprehensive line of porcelain, ceramic, stone and accessories for both residential and commercial applications in interior and exterior floors, walls and countertops. from the Curran Group, a family-owned, privately-held company.

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William M. Bird to distribute AHF Contract Commercial Flooring

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Bird is a leading distributor of residential and commercial floor covering products in the Southeast, and proudly serves over 4,000 flooring retailers in eight states—including Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, South and North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland—from its inventory in 10 locations. The William M.

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Coverings 2022 shines light on innovation, design

Floor Covering News

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Las Vegas— Coverings 2022 was a showcase in innovative product design and immersive technology, which is thriving within the ceramic and stone category today despite obvious obstacles. The line, which is manufactured in the company’s Tennessee facility, is available in several colors and features a natural stone look.

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