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NSI new endorsing partner of Hardscape North America

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Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) said it has become an endorsing partner of Hardscape North America, a trade show for hardscape contractors, dealers and landscape professionals. According to ICPI executive director Charlie McGrath, Hardscape North America has always enjoyed the presence of natural stone suppliers.

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Stats 2023: Laminate resurgence drives sales higher

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laminate flooring category generated in late 2020 and throughout 2021 continued to positively impact segment sales in 2022. laminate flooring market generated approximately $1.382 billion in sales last year at the first point of sale—an uptick of 6% over the year prior. of sales—in keeping with the percentage from 2021.

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Domestic tile manufacturers seek tariffs on imports

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American tile manufacturers have always welcomed fair competition from imports,” said Eric Astrachan, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) executive director. Over the last 10 years, sales of tile from India have increased from a mere 344,000 square feet in 2013 to nearly 405 million square feet by the end of 2023.

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Coverings announces 10th class of Rock Star winners

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Atlanta— Coverings , the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has unveiled the honorees of the annual Rock Star Awards ahead of Coverings 2024, taking place April 22-25, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center here.

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Vitra Tiles taps Dennis Szczybor for U.S. operations

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. “With his considerable experience and industry insight, we’re confident Dennis will bring fresh impetus to Vitra’s continued growth and expansion in North America,” said Hasan Pehlivan, CEO. Szczybor began his flooring career in 1990 as a sales representative at Haines.

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Sika, Merkrete conduct training at CTEF

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Technical sales teams from Sika and Merkrete were on hand at at the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation’s (CTEF) headquarters recently to conduct tile-setting training. Pendleton, S.C.—Technical The post Sika, Merkrete conduct training at CTEF appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Fishman Flooring Solutions honors Tarkett

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“I speak for the entire Tarkett Commercial team when I say we are truly humbled and honored to receive this recognition for the second straight year,” said Kevin McGregor, commercial sales vice president, Tarkett North America. “It