Floor Covering News

MARCH 3, 2022

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

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Dalton—COREtec, Shaw’s premier brand specializing in waterproof LVP and mineral core floors, has introduced a new COREtec Resource Center on retailers’ account management platform, ShawNow. Retail sales associates (RSAs) can conveniently access new product training materials.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 10, 2024

This year’s Rock Star recipients epitomize the industry’s most resourceful and exceptional young professionals who consistently innovate as forerunners of achievement, setting new standards in performance and excellence to further industry advancement.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The newly released 450+ page resource offers an extensive and varied assortment of products for interior and exterior design, catering to both residential and commercial needs. Trend analysis, worldwide procurement, sales expertise and leadership has led to this comprehensive catalog that delineates Emser’s array of offerings.”

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2020

Travis Bass, EVP of sales, Swiss Krono USA. Did you know that laminate flooring is made from a sustainable, renewable resource? Frank Hargadon, Regional sales manager, Beauflor. Andrew Bennett, commercial sales manager, Tarkett. Ease of installation. Promote the great visuals and textures. SHEET VINYL.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2023

What makes online sales less than ideal for retailers and consumers alike is the fact that flooring is best sold in-person where shoppers can see and feel the real thing. It also keeps overhead to a minimum so we can keep our prices lower, which helps with the sale—price is a huge factor when selling a job. Keep it simple.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Not only does it require more knowledge on the part of the retail sales associate, but it also means successfully sharing that information with the consumer in a way that doesn’t turn them away from the category. Also, it has numerous visualization tools that can help retailers close the sale.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

“There have been concerns about higher inflation and rising interest rates within the lending industry over the past year,” noted Glenn King, vice president sales, Southeast region, Stanton Carpet. However, the American consumer continues to spend. Many expanded into this segment during the pandemic to diversify their businesses.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 26, 2023

By Allie Decker It should go without saying that your business needs sales to succeed. However, it’s important to remember that sales alone aren’t enough. Personal selling garners better results than pushy, traditional sales efforts. Two-thirds of lost sales are due to sales reps not qualifying leads.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 31, 2023

Las Vegas—Küberit USA is set to debut its new integrated process for profile selection, sample acquisition and resources for specification support at TISE 2023 in Las Vegas. The post Küberit debuts new resource platform at TISE 2023 appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

Dan Butterfield, vice president of residential sales for Dal-Tile, added, “We are thrilled to be named AR Homes’ Vendor of the Year, and equally proud to be associated with a builder of their stature. “We “Daltile’s commitment to quality, innovation and design perfectly aligns with our vision of delivering the best in custom home building.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The bigger your sales and marketing teams get, the harder it is to align these efforts. Often called “smarketing,” sales and marketing alignment is critical to ensure that these departments are working in tandem to target the right customer base, create more conversions and drive more sales. Not sure how to get started?

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2022

Matthew Saltzman, CEO, and Crosby Hall, EVP corporate resources, of Louisville Tile. Among the additions to the executive team are Matthew Saltzman, CEO; Walter “Dub” Newell, CFO; Adam Beck, COO; Crosby Hall, executive vice president of corporate resources; and Don Kincaid, senior vice president of sales. Louisville, Ky.—Since

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Sales productivity—the time your team spends selling—has decreased. In this article, you’ll learn the ins and outs of sales productivity. That includes tips to increase the time your sales reps have to spend selling. What is sales productivity. Why should sales productivity be measured? The solution is two-pronged.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Sales productivity—the time your team spends selling—has decreased. In this article, you’ll learn the ins and outs of sales productivity. That includes tips to increase the time your sales reps have to spend selling. What is sales productivity. Why should sales productivity be measured? The solution is two-pronged.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 22, 2020

“To again be named on Selling Power’ s list of top 50 companies to sell for validates Emser’s continued focus on our employees, principle-centered leadership and our commitment to achieving the best for our customers,” said Erika Croy, vice president of human resources.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 7, 2023

Joining Callaham is Kevin Keefe, national technical sales manager, QEP Roberts; Lew Migliore, founder and president, LGM and Associates; and Bart Bettiga, executive director of National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). Callaham currently serves on UNITE’s board of directors.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 17, 2023

The post Mohawk adds exclusive Edge Summit resources online appeared first on Floor Covering News. These key-note presentations include topics ranging from an executive outlook on the industry in 2023 to Mohawk’s digital transformation and reimagined product innovations that focus on today’s retail needs.

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Tile of Spain USA

JUNE 24, 2022

Tile manufacturers are also keenly aware of the importance of sustainability, and are working with nature, rather than depleting its resources. Vincent Nomdedeu, President of ASCER. Spain continues to export its tiles to more than 180 countries around the world, with the USA accounting for 22.9% of its exports. PORCELANOSA – Aitana.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Sessions covered everything from sales strategy to marketing to new in-house technologies. The event was about sharing what we’ve accomplished in 2022, where we are going and what are our plans to accomplish just that,” said Crosby Hall, executive vice president of corporate resources. “The

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 24, 2020

ELM Surfaces is positioned as a one-stop resource for tile that transcends residential and commercial, interior and exterior surface applications for today’s modern living spaces. where he served more than 10 years leading sales & marketing for Fiandre and its internal sales distribution team, Transceramica.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 17, 2021

“Aligning ourselves with strong partners in distribution is essential to our growth across our business, and this is especially true for the commercial segment,” said Chris King, vice president-sales, AHF Products. Our distribution partners offer local stock, sales, marketing and logistical support.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 17, 2021

According to LG Hausys Floors regional sales manager, Jason Creel, the partnership is a perfect fit between two like-minded organizations. Distributor partners receive the full backing, including marketing and sales resources, to help them excel in their markets, the company said.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 17, 2023

And to give the retailers an easier way to work and communicate with their manufacturers while working together to bring opportunities to sales.” We’re seeing just franchises of guys out there with mobile showrooms and selling at that point of sale in a customer’s home, which is a big [change]. Mobile showrooms are big now,” Aya noted.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 1, 2020

The World Floor Covering Association has developed a Canadian Resource Center and will update the page as it continues to receive information. Deferring Sales Tax Remittance and Customs Duty Payments until June 30, 2020. The post WFCA launches Canadian Resource Center appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Chicago—The North American Association of Flooring Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and the North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) said they have further strengthened their long-time partnership during the COVID-19 pandemic to bring forth resources and programs to meet the specific needs of the distribution channel.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Tina has been a member of the Louisville Tile Family for over three decades,” explained Crosby Hall, executive VP of corporate resources. I plan to have conversations with our team members, from the warehouse and sales to building maintenance and showroom designers and everyone in between, regarding ‘what are we missing?

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Ceramics of Italy

JUNE 1, 2023

EnergieKer’s investments are focused on protecting all environmental resources on every production line and to ensuring compliance with the highest green economy standards. www.energieker.it L'articolo EnergieKer obtains UNI EN ISO 14001: 2015 certification proviene da ceramica.info.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It’s difficult to think of an honor that could be more fitting,” said Samantha Lisi, vice president of commercial sales. Durable, high-quality flooring reduces impact on the waste stream, as well as resources needed to manufacture, transport and install replacement flooring.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

There’s so much to consider when choosing flooring for commercial projects,” said Samantha Lisi, vice president of commercial sales. Durable, high-quality flooring reduces impact on the waste stream, as well as resources needed to manufacture, transport and install replacement flooring.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2021

“Sustainability is a major focus for our commercial customers,” said Whitney Welch, vice president of commercial sales, Dal-Tile Corporation. “To As the largest manufacturer and marketer of tile in North America, we have the resources and influence to lead by example with eco-friendly choices.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 5, 2021

By the time I graduated college, I was proficient at reading contract documents, which was the foundation for me to launch into sales. with the intention to be a resource for contractors when they were short with estimators and risked missing deadlines. Convinced of the importance of field experience, I started installing ceramic tile.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 24, 2023

“Under our brands’ ‘Our Promise’ sustainability platform, we are focused on creating a more climate-positive future by being dedicated stewards of our global impact, leveraging our resources to shrink our footprint and reduce our waste. 17%—2018 to present the brands have reduced their carbon footprint by 17%.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Spartan Surfaces has the experience and resources to help us accelerate our growth plans. Our entire leadership and sales team is enthusiastic about this new partnership and believes that together we will grow the Parterre commercial business and continue to bring profitable solutions to our valued flooring customers.”

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

The winners represent the talented and resourceful young professionals in the industry who are setting new standards for excellence and performance, the show said. Natiely Canedo, Florida sales manager, StoneHardscapes, Ft. Matt Welner, trainer, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), Jackson, Miss. Manufacturer. Lauderdale, Fla.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

JANUARY 27, 2024

While you are focused on new developments, your competition is becoming stronger in your market with the development and sale of traditional products. If the time from the laboratory to the sale is prolonged, the costs of patenting grow exponentially and, if the option is to give up, you have given an advantage to your competitors.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Known for its small-size ceramic products for manufacturers, distributors, architects and other design professionals, Decocer currently sells throughout the United States, which is the company’s primary client and accounts for more than 50% of sales. In five years’ time, company executives intend to grow the U.S. fan base. “As

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