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TCNA: After decade of growth, ceramic tile market declines in 2019

Floor Covering News

FOB factory sales of domestic shipments were $1.33 million starts in 2005, housing starts in 2019 were more than double their level at the beginning of the decade. New Single Family Home Sales. Domestically-produced tile made up 29.4% of total U.S. In dollar value 2019 U.S. billion, down 4.0% compared to 2018.Domestically-manufactured

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Panariagroup expands in Portugal with the acquisition of Gresart

Ceramics of Italy

This latest acquisition follows that of Maronagres (now Margres) in 2002 and Novagres (now Love Tiles) in 2005 and means that the group now has a consolidated annual revenue of €110 million and a total production capacity of approximately 10 million square metres of ceramic tiles. www.panariagroup.it

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Mannington’s Keith Campbell to retire at year-end

Floor Covering News

He joined the company in 1977 and held a variety of diverse positions in sales, manufacturing and finance. In 2005, he was promoted to director of laminate business and in 2006 he was named director of porcelain tile business. LeGate joined Mannington Commercial in 2009 as a sales analyst.

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Best of 2017: A Reflection on AC’s Core Values

Architectural Ceramics

From management to sales, or from customer service to the warehouse, each team helps to carry out our day-to-day processes. In 2005, CEO Betty Sullivan founded the organization Washington Cares , to do just that. By opening new showrooms that give you better access to our sales staff and products. Results That Matter.

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John Allen, William M. Bird veteran, announces retirement  

Floor Covering News

Bird announced the retirement of John Allen, vice president of sales, effective Dec. Bird in 1997 as a builder sales manager, before being promoted to sales manager of the South Region and product director in 2005. He was ultimately named vice president of sales in 2013. Allen began his career with William M.

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Ceramic Tile Retailer/Wholesaler Cuts Losses, Expands Business with Industry Specific ERP Software

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Early on at Tilemaster, Holten moved company accounting from paper ledgers to the computer, where Vigilant point of sale and inventory control software helped Holten control his business for over 20 years. developed a “Tile Calculation” option available to clerks and other users at Tilemaster’s point of sale.

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William M. Bird promotes Gary Rudebeck, Jaco Kruger to vp positions

Floor Covering News

L to R: Gene Corvino, Jaco Kruger, Gary Rudebeck, John Allen (outgoing vp of sales) Charleston, S.C.—William Bird recently promoted Gary Rudebeck to vice president of sales and Jaco Kruger to vice president of East Bay Supply Co. Bird in 2005, Kruger has enjoyed a successful career within the company. Bird, Gene Corvino.

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