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The Lantern that Illuminates Hanoi, Vietnam

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The terracotta pieces were traditionally used in Vietnam before air-conditioning became more wide-spread. Keeping to the theme, a perforated staircase was built to allow guests to view the products and exhibits on display as they traversed up and down the showroom. .

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NFA Showcase: Supplier turnout, product diversification excites dealers

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However, given the quality issues low-end SPC has been having, dealers were happy to see non-SPC products for a change. “We We saw a good mix of products, including hardwood and even rugs,” said Raffi Sarmazian, co-owner of Sarmazian Brothers Flooring, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The products weren’t just for show, either.

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CFL expands manufacturing operations in the U.S. and Vietnam

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CFL Flooring is making significant strides in increasing its production capacity worldwide by expanding its facilities in the United States and enhancing manufacturing capabilities in Vietnam. Concurrently, CFL is expanding its manufacturing in Vietnam to facilitate the development of hybrid resilient flooring products.

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Laminate: Giving rigid core flooring a run for its money

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However, where laminate has had to play “catch-up” in recent years is in the waterproof/water-resistant department—the domain of rigid core products like SPC and WPC. Following is an overview of some of the latest laminate flooring products designed to give rigid core a run for its money.

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UFLPA update: LVT shortages have lingering effects

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In fact, we’ve heard several manufacturers have returned a lot of what was being detained back to the vendors in Vietnam and China as the storage cost was mounting quickly—and in substantial amounts. The vendors themselves implore us to show those highlighted products that are still available.”

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Executive forecast 2024: No signs of stopping resilient flooring

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Many supply chain risks remain for products imported from abroad. Challenges include higher inventory costs due to rising interest rates and product stoppages as U.S. products support jobs for American workers and help to fuel the U.S. Also continuing to bring more advanced realism in the category with better-looking products.

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Rigid core reigns with a focus on innovation

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Las Vegas—While it has its challenges—low-end products creeping into retailer showrooms and U.S. So, there’s a lot of pride behind the new products we’re putting out.” Pelican Creations Home, for example, has always been focused on better quality products. It might be dirt cheap, but you’ll be paying the price later.