Ceramics of Italy

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Ideal Standard International, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality residential, commercial and healthcare bathroom solutions, has been awarded a Silver Medal by EcoVadis in recognition of its ongoing commitment to sustainability.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 8, 2021

Through development of the Material Ingredient Guide, the tile industry is committed to thoroughness, consistency and transparency in reporting information about the materials from which our products are made.”. The following participating manufacturers contributed to the reporting: Ardex. Arto Brick. Crossville, Inc. Florida Tile.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

The standards for COF have changed, and any individual or firm involved in the manufacture, specification, sales, installation, or maintenance of ceramic tile floors should understand the new requirements for tile. You didn’t know the standard for tile and COF had changed? standard and is commonly known as the DCOF AcuTest sm.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 11, 2023

—Mannington Commercial announced that its operations located here have achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 recertification. In June, the company published its first corporate sustainability report, Values in Action , which builds upon the organization’s 108-year legacy of caring for people and communities.

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Ceramics of Italy

AUGUST 29, 2023

The positive figures announced by Laminam CEO Alberto Selmi at the beginning of the 2022 Sustainability Report reflect the company’s highly satisfactory performance in a year that has severely challenged even the most established businesses.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

New York—Benchwick, a leading provider of innovative home improvement solutions and a full subsidiary of Northann Corp, has released its 2023 comprehensive Baseline ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Report. According to the company, the report underscores its steadfast commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 25, 2022

Milliken & Company published its fourth annual sustainability report, a key reporting component in the company’s progress toward its 2025 sustainability goals. Completed in line with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards: Core, Milliken’s fourth report, details the holistic sustainability progress made in 2021.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 25, 2021

—Armstrong Flooring released the company’s first third-party assured, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)-compliant sustainability report. Third-party certification of 99% of products to low or no volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and content standards. Full report here.

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Tile of Spain USA

MARCH 23, 2023

Photo Courtesy of Marcos Soria, Feria Valencia STATE OF THE INDUSTRY During the Tile of Spain Press Conference, held on the first day of the fair, Vicente Nomdedeu, President of The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER) , echoed the strength of Spain’s ceramic sector, reporting on 2022 production, sales and exports figures.

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Granada Tile

MARCH 10, 2020

May I See Your Engineering Test Reports? Engineering test reports are one way you can ensure your tile manufacturer is using the proper methods to create their tiles. If the manufacturer refuses to show test reports, consider looking elsewhere. How Are Your Patterns Created? Do Custom Tiles Cost More?

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 25, 2022

According to the company, an EPD is a comprehensive report disclosing a product’s environmental impact throughout its entire life cycle. These reports are third-party certified by UL and based on international standards. The report includes several environmental impact categories, including Global Warming Potential (GWP).

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 24, 2024

Stalled momentum After a stunning year in 2022—the best in terms of new units since 1985, a Dodge Construction Network report shows—multifamily starts plummeted and were down 17% year-to-date through the first 10 months of 2023. FEI Group’s Howerton reported members are primarily install- ing vinyl plank floors.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 30, 2023

The Aquafil Group, a pioneer in the circular economy, released its 2022 Sustainability Report , providing transparency into its progress made toward achieving stronger environmental, social and governance standards. The post Aquafil releases 2022 sustainability report appeared first on Floor Covering News. Cartersville, Ga.—The

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

That’s because virtually all green building standards and rating systems, including LEED v4, provide pathways for earning points and fulfilling criteria by using products with EPDs, and an EPD for North American-made ceramic tile—also certified by UL—has been available since 2014. and ICC 700. .”

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 4, 2023

Installation Big Picture (one day, 8 hours): Looks at what it takes to be accurate from prep to finish by examining what the industry standards and methods are, why they exist and how to meet them. Using Methods and Standards (one day, 8 hours): An in-depth study of the industry standards and methods documents and how to use them.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The result is a surprisingly soft feel with tremendous visual richness yet no compromise of DCOF and technical performance standards for the commercial-grade porcelain surfacing, according to the company. The finish is achieved by running diamond-tipped brushes across the fired tile. Made in the USA, Owen Stone is Green Square Certified.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Under his leadership, Valley View Granite has also participated in NSI’s Industry-Wide EPD report for countertops and donated to the Natural Stone Foundation. “I am excited to continue strengthening NSI’s relevance and influence within the lanes of safety, education, standards, community and the promotion of natural stone.

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Ceramics of Italy

JANUARY 16, 2023

We have decided to openly share our first # Sustainability report , produced in accordance with the GRI (#Global Reporting Initiative) Sustainability Reporting Standards. The Report can be downloaded from our website.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2022

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett released its 2021 Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility (CSR) report, also known as extra-financial performance declaration. The post Tarkett releases 2021 sustainability report appeared first on Floor Covering News. View more of the Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility here.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

Tile and Green Building: Credits and Requirements An at-a-glance guide to the credits, points, and compliance parameters applicable to ceramic tile in today's green building standards and rating systems. TCNA Green Report: Life-Cycle Cost Study Quick-reference data on various flooring options for cost per square foot over time.

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Ceramics of Italy

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The preparation of the Sustainability Report tells the story of the values that drive the company’s actions, daily goals, and the behaviors and activities by which it pursues them. L'articolo Ceramica Sant’Agostino presents its first Sustainability Report proviene da ceramica.info. www.ceramicasantagostino.it

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

It qualifies for many green-building rating systems, including LEED v4, the WELL Building Standard, BREEAM, Living Building Challenge, NAHB Green Building Standard and more. It also conforms with CDPH Standard Method v1.2-2017 It also conforms with CDPH Standard Method v1.2-2017

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

MAY 1, 2015

Tile and Green Building: Credits and Requirements An at-a-glance guide to the credits, points, and compliance parameters applicable to ceramic tile in today's green building standards and rating systems. TCNA Green Report: Life-Cycle Cost Study Quick-reference data on various flooring options for cost per square foot over time.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2020

In fact, formaldehyde emissions for several wood-based building and flooring products have been federally restricted since 2011 under the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act. Ceramic tile is also free from PVC, a resin used in other types of floor coverings, and a subject of concern for many health experts. Retroactive2.0

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

AUGUST 26, 2016

must meet the extensive environmental and social responsibility requirements of Green Squared, the ceramic tile industry’s multi-attribute, cradle-to-grave sustainability standard. The Committee looks at each standard closely to make sure products that meet them are truly sustainable. About Green Squared.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2022

According to the company, its “gold standard reputation” has been earned by striving to promote from within and doing so while establishing a family-like environment cemented with a caring culture. “This team is being groomed by, and reports to, the executive leadership team.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Las Vegas—Against a backdrop of somewhat troubling, if not sobering, economic reports, the industry came in full force to the Mandalay Convention Center for The International Surface Event (TISE 2023) with no sentiment of impending doom. We really liked Dream Weaver’s new Gold Standard carpet technology with a 6.5

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Kate-Lo Tile & Stone

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

COF is a standardized method to measure the frictional resistance of a walking surface, in this case, tile. T he method used for measuring COF of ceramic tile floors changed in 2012, after years of research and with the approval of the accredited national consensus of ANSI or American National Standards Institute.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

AUGUST 31, 2016

must meet the extensive environmental and social responsibility requirements of Green Squared, the ceramic tile industry’s multi-attribute, cradle-to-grave sustainability standard. The Committee looks at each standard closely to make sure products that meet them are truly sustainable. About Green Squared. rshiflet@tcnatile.com.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

Some major commercial flooring sectors, such as education, retail and healthcare, recovered faster than others, according to published reports. The hospitality and retail segments were sluggish due to pandemic-related shutdowns, according to published reports. School and healthcare facilities are also sweet spots for ceramic tile.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MARCH 19, 2012

So why is the new Green Squared standard and certification program launching at Coverings so important to the industry? The tile industry has long recognized that its products are inherently sustainable, says Bill Griese, manager of standards development and green initiatives for the Anderson, SC-based Tile Council of North America (TCNA).

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

TCNA’s Bill Griese Honored at Coverings 2016 Trade Show for Outstanding Achievement and Leadership in Sustainability, Standards. Market Reports. Click for more market reports. New TCNA Bulletin Highlights Ceramic Tile’s Inherent Health- and Safety-Related Attributes. Click for more free downloads. 1Q 2016 U.S.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 4, 2017

Tile Council is recognized for its leadership role in facilitating the development of North American and international industry quality standards to benefit tile consumers. For more information, contact: Roxanne Shiflet. 864) 646-8453. © 2017 Ceramic Tile Distributors Association.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2019

Designers report using clean colors such as whites, grays, beiges, bones and blues,” Zack says. Our report reveals that designers are using integrated storage with recessed panels, and doors are not as prevalent as drawers,” Zack says. Updraft hoods and standard-door dishwashers are other staples in this design.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 21, 2020

.” Existing programs for material ingredient disclosure, such as the Health Product Declaration and the Declare Label, already provide vehicles for individual manufacturers to report what goes into their products. rating system.

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The Tile Council of North America Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

and Brazil Ceramic Tile Industries Launch Effort to Cooperate on Standards. Market Reports. Click here for more market reports. TCNA Comments on Proposed OSHA Rule for Crystalline Silica Exposure. Click here for more news from TCNA. Free Resources - Download Yours Today! 2015 TCNA Tile Initiative. Ceramic Tile Industry Update.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 7, 2022

As Mohawk Group is committed to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2040 through its Beyond Carbon Neutral program , products like Pattern of Time have been designed to meet the highest standards of sustainability. The post Mohawk Group launches Pattern of Time LVT appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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