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Louisville Tile promotes Tammy Henry

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Louisville Tile, a distributor of ceramic tile and related products, has promoted Tammy Henry to national director of architectural and design (A&D) sales. Henry brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having spent over 31 years with Louisville Tile. Tammy Henry Louisville, Ky.—Louisville

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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. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% Example: Take a tile that’s $3 per sf. in addition to the price of the tile. in addition to the price of the tile.

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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. 2023 Stone Industry Education Series: Arizona Stone Summit. 2023 Stone Industry Education Series: Arizona Stone Summit. Arizona Tile. Tennessee Stone Summit. Arizona Tile. Tempe, Ariz.

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Louisville Tile sets foundation for growth

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Matthew Saltzman, CEO, and Crosby Hall, EVP corporate resources, of Louisville Tile. Since 1955, Louisville Tile, a family-owned business, has been providing state-of-the-art ceramic tile and setting materials to both residential and commercial customers. Louisville, Ky.—Since We have created a winning culture,” Saltzman said.

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Florim USA recognized for sustainability

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Bill Lee, Tennessee governor, and David Salyers, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) commissioner, recently named the winners of the 2022 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards (GESA). Clarksville, Tenn.—Bill million pounds in 2021.

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Portobello Group to add U.S. tile factory

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Portobello Group, a leading producer of porcelain and ceramic tile in Brazil, has begun construction of its U.S. The remaining $80 million will focus on the investment in world-class tile production machinery. tile factory appeared first on Floor Covering News. Baxter, Tenn.— factory, located here. Portobello Group’s CEO.

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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.