South America Advanced Ceramics Market to Top $10 Billion by 2023
Ceramic Industry Magazine
MAY 15, 2018
According to a recent report, the advanced ceramics market in South America was valued at nearly $7.5 billion in 2017.
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Annual Flooring Product Guide 2023
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 2, 2023
As per usual, the hardwood category is well represented with species from North and South America featured. Its Ceramin tiles, meanwhile, are positioned as an alternative to ceramic and natural stone. Brazilian cherry, renowned for its timeless beauty and distinct red undertones, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity.
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LaRochelle Cement Tiles For A Beautiful Deck
Granada Tile
JUNE 16, 2017
Just look at the plazas and cafes of Europe, South America and North Africa. A Beautiful Deck. Cement tiles are beautiful in outdoor spaces, like decks and patios. Through wear and tear and heat and rain, these cement tiles retain their vibrant looks. So they’re ideal for your outdoor space.
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Granada Tile’s Fez Cement Tiles Is The Welcome Mat In A Colorado Home
Granada Tile
JANUARY 23, 2018
Paving the streets, main squares and outdoor spaces of Italy, France, Morocco and South America, they’ve survived the scuffle of feet over hundreds of years, retaining their bright, distinctive beauty. For wet rooms, foyers, patios, laundry rooms or any space that sees the wear and tear of everyday life, consider cement tiles.
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Tile Is A Trend Lonny Editors Want To Stick Around
Granada Tile
DECEMBER 22, 2017
Of course, knowing the long history and incredible durability of cement tiles — for proof, just look to the beautiful outdoor plazas and the colorful interiors of South America, North Africa and Europe.
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Granada Tile in The July/August 2016 Luxe Magazine
Granada Tile
JULY 6, 2016
This group of encaustic tile designs is inspired by ancient cultural patterns from North Africa, South America and Europe. We couldn’t be more flattered. Though rooted in history, these stylish new designs have a very contemporary sensibility.
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Introducing Granada Tile’s Latest Cement Tile Designs!
Granada Tile
JULY 5, 2016
Inspired by ancient cultural patterns from North Africa, South America and Europe, Schatz has created stylish new designs rooted in history with a contemporary sensibility. We know you will fall in love with them before the grout even dries!
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Locking systems tout improved functionality
Floor Covering News
APRIL 7, 2023
In the past, SPC floating floors that were created in a ceramic tile format lacked the stability of their plank counterparts, according to Lennart Thalin, general manager, North and South America. With the introduction of 5G Cross, that problem is solved. “We
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Armstrong Flooring wins three 2019 Good Design awards
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 6, 2020
Good Design covers new consumer products, graphics and packaging designed and manufactured in Europe, Asia, Africa and North and South America. It recognizes the latest, most advanced products and designs for their innovation and invention.
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MOUNTAIN RE-SOURCE CENTER HONORS FLORIDA TILE FOR TEN YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP, IMPACT ON COMMUNITIES
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
DECEMBER 8, 2014
shared a video demonstrating how they have used tile in orphanages, schools, medical clinics, homes, and community centers in fifteen countries in Central and South America and in Eastern Europe. Lisa Boen, vice president of operations for Operation Compassion in Cleveland, Tenn.,
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TISE director bullish on 2023 show
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 26, 2023
Normally we have 23%, so international is back very strong; it’s very strong from Canada, South America and Europe and, to our surprise, Asia. We anticipated that to be the slowest sector to return, and while it still rings true, renewed interest is there; 20% of the expo exhibitors are international. Asia reps] are using U.S.
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STATS: Wood finds silver lining amid challenges
Floor Covering News
MAY 20, 2021
While hardwood flooring imports from South America, Southeast Asia and Europe rose slightly in 2020, hardwood flooring shipments from China to the U.S. Cambodia, Taiwan and Indonesia) also surged, as did shipments from large manufacturers based in South America. Impact of imports. but globally.
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Installation Equation: A Patchwork of Cement Tiles
Granada Tile
JANUARY 21, 2014
For her tile project, our client Paola Devis was drawn to cement tiles, because, “I grew up in South America—this was the floor in my grandmother’s house as well as historic houses in my hometown,” she says. “I always loved it’s classic yet always ‘modern’ look.”
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Stylish Amsterdam Home Dotted with Eccentric Decorations
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JANUARY 2, 2018
Or a mirror, whose spokes recall the sun that warms the African savannah, mixed with a reproduction of a scarlet ibis, a bird indigenous to South America, that is the undisputed star of the living room thanks to its bright orange colour.” ” Photography by Pam Kat.
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Latest wood floors run the wide/long gamut
Floor Covering News
JULY 17, 2023
Such is the case with the latest offerings from Indusparquet, which specializes in exotic species from South America. Other suppliers are focusing on developing “high-end” looks but not necessarily wood floors that are going to break the bank.
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Supply chain challenges put focus on reshoring
Floor Covering News
MAY 2, 2022
Many American firms, he noted, simply shifted production from China to other manufacturing centers across Asia, Mexico and South America as a means to avoid paying the tariffs and duties imposed on Chinese-made products during the previous administration. Despite the daunting challenges ahead, Moser still strongly encourages U.S.
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Granada Tile
JULY 9, 2015
To get that certain sheen that’s one of the things that makes Granada Tile different from run of the mill concrete (not all of which is as carefully made or durable as ours) is that we use marble powder in the surface layer along with the color pigment, which gives the tiles a subtle sheen.
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Cement Tile Pattern Sets Theme for Resort Restaurant
Tile Talk
OCTOBER 7, 2014
The use of cement tile in high-traffic areas is quite common throughout Europe and South America where it can be seen on the floors of centuries-old churches, homes and businesses. Because they are so durable, cement tiles are an excellent choice for commercial floor applications, or high-traffic residential spaces.
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Award of Excellence 2022 awards winners
Floor Covering News
JUNE 14, 2022
Like Hallmark, Fabrica Fine Hardwood, a brand of The Dixie Group, was a first-time winner in the Import: Europe/South America segment. “It It was an honor to be recognized as a key supplier in the wood category,” said Jamann Stepp, vice president of hard surfaces. “We
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Stats 2021: Price hikes, organic growth drive wood’s increases
Floor Covering News
JUNE 29, 2022
Taiwan, Thailand Indonesia) surged, as did shipments from large manufacturers based in South America. South America, namely Brazil, has become a great option for these buyers, because they can get high-quality product efficiently and at a competitive price.”.
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Surfaces ’22: Tech innovators help suppliers elevate their game
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Liteback is seen as a revolution for the flooring industry —ushering in the era of sustainable resilient flooring,” said Lennart Thalin, regional manager, North & South Americas. This is especially critical in today’s environment where supply chain issues are wreaking havoc.
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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry
Architectural Ceramics
OCTOBER 17, 2019
Now we are looking to South America, Mexico, and India for these products. They had the perfect storm. The problem is, the tile body under the white glaze is really attractive from China. Brazilian, Mexican, and Indian produced tiles have different clay bodies creating a darker background for the white glaze to sit on.
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i4F Inc. opens in Atlanta
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
team providing customer service as well as technical and marketing support to the United States, Canada and South America. According to the company, he will be supported by a dedicated i4F Inc. As one of the world’s flooring hotspots and a major flight hub, Atlanta was selected as the new US entity’s base, according to the company.
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The History of Ceramic Encaustic Tiles
Granada Tile
JUNE 13, 2018
When browsing our collections , you’ll find tile designs influenced by many regions and cultures, including Europe, South America, Morocco, the Mediterranean and beyond. This means that you’re getting all the charm and durability of this tile type.
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SCHOTT to Invest in its Pharmaceutical Tubing Business in South America
Ceramic Industry Magazine
APRIL 16, 2019
SCHOTT recently announced that it is investing BRL 50 million (approximately $12.9 million) in its pharmaceutical tubing production in Rio de Janeiro over the next two years.
10 Hot Summer Destinations & Tile Inspirations
Architectural Ceramics
AUGUST 2, 2019
South Beach, the epicenter of Miami’s night life; image via Trip Advisor. Considered off-season to North Americans during the summer, Miami still attracts visitors from Europe and South America trying to escape the winter months. At night, it’s entertaining to take in the famed South Beach nightlife.
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Portugal: tile tradition and technology
Diary of a Tile Addict
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Portugal also has a handful of technically-advanced and design-led producers, such Revigres, who can compete with the leading manufacturers from Italy, Spain, Turkey, or South America in many product categories and formats. Overall, the Portuguese ceramics industry, while small, offers a broad and differentiated product portfolio.
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Rio Inspirations
JG Kitchens
AUGUST 9, 2016
This is the first time they’ve ever been played in South America. Are you watching the Olympics, too? The games are fascinating, but so is the setting. The location is not without its controversy, but that’s for someone else’s blog to cover.
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NWFA completes 58th R.I.S.E home
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
As a Green Beret, Collins deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq and twice to South America. Jarrid “Jay” Collins took place on Aug. 5 in Odessa, Fla. Flooring for the project was donated by NWFA member Mannington, according to the company. He returned to full combat operations after just 30 days of recovery.
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Vote now for the 2022 Award of Excellence
Floor Covering News
MARCH 10, 2022
The second change is reflected in the Hardwood category, which is now divided into four sections by region of origin: domestic, Canada, Asia and Europe/South America. The exception is the Resilient-Rigid Core category, where retailers vote for specific products such as Mohawk SolidTech and Shaw Floorté.
Vote now for the 2022 Award of Excellence
Floor Covering News
MARCH 10, 2022
The second change is reflected in the Hardwood category, which is now divided into four sections by region of origin: domestic, Canada, Asia and Europe/South America. The exception is the Resilient-Rigid Core category, where retailers vote for specific products such as Mohawk SolidTech and Shaw Floorté.
A Clean Slate: How Rough Slate Can Have a Clean Aesthetic
Architectural Ceramics
AUGUST 10, 2018
The world’s second-largest producer and exporter of slate, takes us to South America. Natural slate on a mountainside near Eltz Castle and the Mosel River in Rhineland, Germany. Photo via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics. Brazil, for example is most known for it’s Brazilian Black slate.
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Savi Freitas New LATICRETE South America Regional Manager
Stone Update
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
Brings 20 years of experience in the industry and knowledge of products and services.
Välinge continues to find new ways to innovate
Floor Covering News
MARCH 22, 2022
lin, regional manager, North & South Americas. ” Lennart Thålin (left), regional manager, North & South Americas, and Zach Adams, general manager, North America, highlight Woodura Hardened planks in Las Vegas. In some respects, according to Va?linge, linge, Woodura changes the game.
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Välinge continues to find new ways to innovate
Floor Covering News
MARCH 22, 2022
lin, regional manager, North & South Americas. ” Lennart Thålin (left), regional manager, North & South Americas, and Zach Adams, general manager, North America, highlight Woodura Hardened planks in Las Vegas. In some respects, according to Va?linge, linge, Woodura changes the game.
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98 Valinge: Much more than licensing locking systems
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 23, 2019
By Steven Feldman Lennart Thalin, region manager, North and South America, Valinge Innovation, showcasing the features and benefits of Woodura, a flooring line created using wood-powder-based surface technology.
Truly Unique – Marble Countertops
Burgin Construction
JULY 9, 2014
Marble is a natural stone found in mountainous regions of North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. Marble is a classic and visually striking choice for countertops. Marble has a crystalline nature that provides for the ability to be polished and has veins of mineral deposits that pattern it.
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Installation: Välinge pushes innovation with latest offerings
Floor Covering News
JUNE 13, 2019
lin, region manager - North and South America, told FCNews. […]. June 10/17, 2019: Volume 34, Issue 26 By Ken Ryan With more than 2,600 patents to its credit and another 5,300 in the pipeline, Va?linge linge Innovation AB continues to burnish its credentials as an R&D company par excellence.
Välinge participates in the NAFCD Virtual Xperience
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
“We are also actively supporting distributors and importers in finding a perfect match in Välinge’s worldwide licensee base, taking into account particular needs and requirements,” said Lennart Thålin, region manager North & South America.
Wood: Domestics vs. exotics—A matter of taste, economics
Floor Covering News
MAY 20, 2019
At the same time, suppliers of hardwood flooring from South America, Southeast Asia […].
May Employee Milestones
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
MAY 1, 2015
In 2009 Jorge’s job was expanded again, and he became the Regional Sales Manager for Latin America, which includes Mexico, Caribbean, Central America and the northern cone of South America. Jorge has been an integral part in building our business in Mexico and in Latin America.
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The enduring allure of exotic, imported hardwood
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 19, 2023
Many imported species—particularly those from South America—boast even higher Janka ratings. Common species that offer high dent resistance while being not so hard that they are difficult to mill, process and ultimately nail down include hard maple (a.k.a Canadian maple), white oak, ash, beech and red oak.
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98 Garzon Lake Bridge Opens in Uruguay
The A to Z of Building
DECEMBER 24, 2015
Tropez of South America" while Rocha is one of the. Garzon Lake Bridge opened today in Uruguay connecting Maldonado and Rocha counties. Maldonado is the seat of chic Punta del Este, the "St.
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