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Industry disrupters 2024: Internal factors, external forces upend status quo

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Such is the case with recent events like the Israeli/Hamas War as well as the lingering conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Take, for example, the Ukraine-Russia war, which has had significant ramifications on the global economy, affecting various sectors and regions around the world.

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Tarkett releases 2021 sustainability report

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Solon, Ohio—Tarkett released its 2021 Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility (CSR) report, also known as extra-financial performance declaration. At the end of 2021, 100% of its vinyl production sites in Europe, North America, Ukraine, Serbia, and China use phthalate-free plasticizer technology, according to the company.

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Supply chain: Disruptions ease, issues remain

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The Russia/Ukraine conflict continues to put pressure on shipments from the rest of world. In addition to that, distributors are also dealing with ocean freight charges that remain extremely high by historical standards—a situation magnified by turmoil in eastern Europe. West Coast in January 2022.

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