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Flooring STATS 2023: Dollars see gains, volume down

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The war in Ukraine that created a global energy crisis. The Russian invasion of Ukraine led many countries to end dependence on Russian gas completely. American factories reported that material, labor and transportation constraints prevented them from operating at full capacity. Generationally high inflation.

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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. Twelve production sites in ten countries are sourcing 100% renewable electricity and 38% of the total energy consumption comes from renewable energies.

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Contract: State of the Industry 2022

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D espite all the challenges facing the commercial contract market today—the residual effects of the pandemic, sky-high inflation, ongoing supply chain challenges and the war in Ukraine—key end-use sectors for commercial flooring are showing signs of recovery, stimulating hope that market conditions will improve in the second half of 2022.

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Wienerberger Italia presents its 2022 Annual Report: a year of progress towards sustainability

Ceramics of Italy

Wienerberger Italia , a leader in the field of sustainable building solutions, has unveiled its 2022 Annual Report , a document that reflects the considerable progress achieved by the company during the year as part of a long-term strategy focusing on the strategic pillars of ESG (Environment, Social, Governance).

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NWFA 2023 Expo kicks into high gear

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But it also has a rich history with forest products. Nearly half of Wisconsin’s land area is covered by forests, making the state a large contributor to the forest products industry. In fact, lumber and wood products account for 18% of Wisconsin’s exports, boosting the state’s economy and employing over 60,000 people.”

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NWFA Expo: Strong turnout reflects optimism amid challenges

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Attendance among professional wood flooring contractors was robust; exhibitors reported brisk activity on the showroom floor; and NWFA management cited optimism among its members. “I Case in point is AHF Products , which has dramatically increased its presence at the NWFA convention since its spinoff from Armstrong Flooring several years ago.

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Hardwood: State of the Industry 2022

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Higher global demand for hardwood cores is driving up the cost of lumber, suppliers report. The war in the Ukraine has further stressed the global supply chain as Russia and Ukraine combined are the largest exporters of hardwood in the world. By Reginald Tucker—Two years ago, the No. year-over-year in February 2022.