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Coverings 2014 – Top Tile Products

JG Kitchens

Last week, I blogged about the top tile trends I spotted at this major US trade show for tile and stone. This week, I’m going to share some of my favorite products. I was super-impressed with the ever-improving quality of wood-look tiles on display at the show. Teak look tile from Italy (Photo Courtesy: Cerdisa).

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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. Retailers and product-based companies in many consumer categories are affected by the new tariffs and countervailing charges implemented on goods from China. Example: Take a tile that’s $3 per sf.

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Mohawk to acquire Vitromex ceramic business

Floor Covering News

Mohawk Industries said it has entered into an agreement to purchase the Vitromex ceramic tile business from Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS) for approximately $293 million in cash. Vitromex was founded in 1967 and includes four manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout Mexico. Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk billion (2.9 billion (2.9

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Walker Zanger factory gets new investment

Floor Covering News

Los Angeles—Walker Zanger, a leading luxury brand in slab and tile, said it is making substantial investments in equipment and personnel at its Mexico factory—Ceramica Antique. The investment, made with the support of its parent company, Mosaic Companies, LLC, will focus on ramping production capacity.

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Waterproof: Domestic manufacturing update

Floor Covering News

The waterproof label has transcended its rigid core roots and is now touted across a variety of flooring constructions—from SPC to tile and even hardwood and underlayment. What’s more, much of the production of these waterproof products is happening right here in the U.S. Mohawk Industries is also heavily invested in its U.S.

El Paso 98
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Industry News

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Tile Redi® wins new product award. Tile Redi®, world-leading manufacturer and marketer of pre-formed, one-piece shower pans and related accessories, received the award for “Surfaces 2013 Best New Product” sponsored by Floor Tends and Tile magazines. The product is offered in 40 popular models.

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Daltile makes a bold ‘Statement’

Floor Covering News

By Steven Feldman Riviera Maya, Mexico— Daltile Statements Elite dealers were introduced to what is arguably the most advanced selling system for ceramic tile when this select group of retailers convened here earlier this month for its 10th anniversary summit. Now, I know to look at the product back here on the display.’