Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Coverings, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has unveiled the second Coverings Connected webinar schedule and opened registration. Session moderators and panelists leading these three webinars are known experts in the tile and stone industry. Arlington, Va.—Coverings, to 1:30 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 2, 2022

Attendees at the show were truly interested in what was new with stone equipment and supporting supply innovators. The benefit of attending live markets is to experience the products firsthand and to meet directly with the key people who produce them, according to show organizers. StonExpo/Marmomac.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2024

Fellowship certainly permeated the large showroom floor as NRF members reconnected since their last meeting and shared best practices. We’re very proud of our family legacy,” said Jonathan Stred, vice president of corporate strategy and the oldest grandson of Pomerleau. How many businesses get to the fourth generation? Less than 4%?

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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 in this track include: Meeting Consumer Demand – Successful Exterior Installation. Installation & Fabrication. Materials & Trends.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 19, 2021

TISE knows doing business in the flooring, stone and tile industry requires experiencing the products first-hand and building relationships in a face-to-face environment,” said Dana Hicks, show director. “We Through this plan, TISE has set specific operational protocols and communication strategies surrounding the event.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2022

.— Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, released the winners of its 2022 Best Booth Awards. The Peronda Group’s Peronda brand display showed classic porcelain styles with the looks of stone, concrete and wood.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 17, 2023

Coverings 2023, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, takes place here this week, April 18–21, at the Orange County Convention Center. We’ve received a wide range of positive feedback from tile and stone industry professionals around the world with eagerness to join us at Coverings 2023.”

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 23, 2021

.— The International Surface Event (TISE) was held in-person here and re – e merged as an event full of connection, innovation and intention for the floor covering , stone and tile industries, show organizers said. Attendees received the education as an inclusion with their June exhibits pass.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

A prime example of this effort was the group’s participation in the recent National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Expo, which co-located with Coverings, the largest North American ceramic tile and stone exhibition, in Orlando. NWFA has joined with FCEF to develop strategies to attract and educate new workers as we move forward.”.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

In addition, in celebration of its 20th anniversary, Stonepeak will debut its newly updated logo, revitalized marketing and merchandising strategy. Natural Gloss is the other new finish, offering a natural effect where a glossy ink is applied digitally, and synchronized with the desired part of the graphic to mimic natural stone.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, opened Coverings 2022 event registration, hotel bookings and awards submissions throughout this month. Tile and stone professionals interested in attending Coverings 2022 can register by visiting coverings.com. Arlington, Va.—Coverings,

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Louisville Tile, a leading distributor of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tile, has acquired American Olean Midwest, a highly respected tile supplier and distributor. The acquisition also aligns with the company’s core values and growth strategy, enabling it to better serve its customers and meet their evolving needs.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

Coverings 2023, the preeminent international ceramic tile and natural stone event in North America, exceeded expectations with a vigorous 50% year-over-year increase in attendance, totaling nearly 27,000 eventgoers who gathered here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In addition to a specialized sales department, the company participates in Coverings , the annual tile and stone trade show, and flies executives in regularly to work closely with distribution partners. Our production capacity is versatile and scalable to meet the specific needs of each customer,” Obrero noted.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Coverings, the international tile and stone exhibition and conference, will hold its fourth Coverings Connected interactive digital event this month. NTCA Five-Star contractor panelists will address the challenges and obstacles to overcome for meeting the specifications provided by, and expectations of, the customer. Arlington, Va.—Coverings,

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Dealers told FCNews there is no single strategy that can be deployed to beat big boxes. Next, specialty retailers told FCNews they employ trained, dedicated sales specialists to help flooring shoppers select products that meet their needs for performance, durability and comfort, in order to beat big boxes. “We

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

What’s more, the new line is designed for outdoor and wet areas. “It’s perfect for wayfinding or illuminating around a pool,” said Kathy Green, director of brand strategy and communications. “It So you get the real coloration, the real feel of a travertine stone with no maintenance because of its porcelain origin.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2022

By Megan Salzano-Birch—After a strong showing in 2021, Coverings 2022, the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will again be hosted as an in-person trade show event —this time in Las Vegas. Coverings 2022 marks the second time the event will be held live since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

I feel, as one of the first handful of major trade shows to take place, Coverings is knocking it out of the park,” Jennifer Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the event planning company for Coverings, told FCNews at the show. “At Exhibitors welcomed the chance to meet with customers in person once again and even make new connections.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you're looking to modernize an older property or add personal touches to a recent purchase, renovations can transform a house into a home that reflects your style and meets your needs. In this guide, we will navigate through essential tips and strategies for successfully renovating your new San Diego home.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 6, 2021

By Megan Salzano After a two-year hiatus, Coverings 2021 , the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, will host its in-person trade show event July 7-9, in Orlando, Fla., We want to have a great place for people to meet and network.”. Tried and true.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

These include realistic wood planks in an 8-inch-wide x 72-inch-long plank format as well as stone/tile looks in an 18 x 36 platform featuring TumbledEdge” technology. Standouts include Ivory, Stone and Marble from the Rapolano collection. The edge treatment is not super sharp; it doesn’t look like it’s planed.

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Ceramics of Italy

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

These major investments are part of a clearly defined strategy of establishing ties with the big architecture firms, and promoting Florim ceramic products and the use of large slabs – both for traditional covering applications and for the world of furniture. www.florim.com. www.florim.com.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

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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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The company made its foray into the eco-friendly field with its Stone + Wood line, a PVC-free hybrid touting waterproof capabilities and enhances scratch resistance. The Stone + Wood collection—my dad, [Michael Raskin, CEO], has been working on for two years, picking out the right colors and really fine-tuning it.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference, announced an extensive lineup of new and returning activations for Coverings 2023, which will take place April 18-21, here at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—Coverings,

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

“Leading up to the event, and as recent as [Tuesday] night, we have been trending 20% ahead on attendance versus our 2019 show—our benchmark— throughout the campaign,” Jenn Heinold, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the show management company for Coverings, told Floor Covering News. “So I think the vibe is ‘OK, we’re back, we’re 100%.’

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Triplex Valverde Black by Recer Export success is based on offering a range of tiling solutions that meet the aesthetic and technical requirements of key overseas markets. The company says that the keys to this success are technological innovation, design, quality, and service; all key components in Recer’s corporate strategy.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Triplex Valverde Black by Recer Export success is based on offering a range of tiling solutions that meet the aesthetic and technical requirements of key overseas markets. The company says that the keys to this success are technological innovation, design, quality, and service; all key components in Recer’s corporate strategy.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2022

“Dealers should make sure they are able to offer indoor- and outdoor-rated floor, wall, decorative and mosaic tiles in a variety of materials (stone, ceramic and porcelain) and sizes, including large-format and even large, thin porcelain slabs,” Emser’s Villanueva-Heras explained. Merchandising strategies.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

T he intense level of competition in the waterproof flooring segment —particularly the LVP/SPC/rigid core category—has resulted in aggressive pricing strategies to build market share. Stanton The Stanton Natural Beauty Stone 16 Series is a unique offering with the Stanton line and brings something different to the market.

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Kitchens for Living

APRIL 21, 2015

I had the pleasure of meeting “THE tile man” on my recent trip to the trade show Cevisama with Tile of Spain. Each one experiments with one of three post-forming strategies; cutting, folding and bending-by Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Before we get too crazy with the art here (I’m so sure we will!)

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Giotile

APRIL 27, 2015

The 48,000-square-foot, two-story building was designed by West and Stem Architects and the interiors were designed and specified by Workplace Strategies , both of Winston-Salem. The handsome new headquarters was constructed by Landmark Builders of Winston-Salem, and the flooring was installed by Sharp-Carter Corp of Greensboro.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

APRIL 17, 2017

This award exemplifies the commitment we have made to key business strategy, “Drive Culture and People Development.”. Award synopsis: Americas has created a customized, multi-tiered, learning and development program, that addresses the training needs for every level of personnel, from the individual contributor, to executive leadership.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 5, 2020

Flooring retailers, including those looking to gain back lost dollars from the growing popularity of vinyl products, would do well to turn to tile and stone, which offers high dollar sales and high margins, according to suppliers at The International Surface Event (TISE) held in Las Vegas earlier this year. “We Las Vegas—With the U.S.

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StoneDimensions

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

It was a little intimidating, but we had coordinated the location of the MIA booth to be adjacent to Hanley Wood Exhibitions (StonExpo) and Stone World magazine, so I was surrounded by very good industry colleagues whom I have known for years. Franco Tommasi, and Alex Bachrach (Stone World magazine). ” We did just that.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2021

Whether it be product design, go-to-market strategy or a combination of the two, these “new kids on the block” are proving themselves in a category dominated by seasoned suppliers. The company will launch 3DP in wood plank and stone visuals in the second quarter of 2021. AHF Products — Touting experience first.

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