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NFA Showcase: Supplier turnout, product diversification excites dealers

Floor Covering News

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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Indusparquet: What you don’t know may surprise you

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While Indusparquet has been producing hardwood for 50 years, its products really landed along these shores back in 2006, when it was the major supplier to BR-111, the company that created the demand for exotic species such as Brazilian cherry. sales and marketing. But 100% of the solid products they sold were made by us—everything.

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Portobello America names Badertscher VP, marketing

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A 14-year veteran of the floor covering sector, Badertscher will be responsible for leading marketing and branding, communications, product development, market insights, merchandising and more. Portobello is the leading tile brand in Brazil. I’m excited to expand our design and innovation edge in the U.S.

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Exotics vie for their fare share of the hardwood pie

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Boasting both unique performance and visual attributes, these unique species might not be as ubiquitous as the mainstream hardwood products, but they certainly have their place in the market. In order to generate awareness, sales and specifications in the market, the category must be promoted accordingly.

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TCNA releases U.S. ceramic tile market report

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The Tile Council of North America (TCNA), a trade association representing manufacturers of ceramic tile, tile installation materials, tile equipment, raw materials and other tile-related products, has released its 2021 U.S. share) and Brazil with a 10.7% FOB factory sales of domestic shipments were $1.36 billion sq.

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The Natural Stone Institute announces 2023 award recipients

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By 2008, MSI was among the top importers of natural stone in the world, with materials from virtually every major stone sourcing country across the globe, including India, Brazil, China, Turkey, Italy, Spain and Mexico.

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35th Anniversary: 35 people under 40

Floor Covering News

Millennials are making a name for themselves in the flooring game, taking the lead on everything from marketing to retail ownership to product design. Some of the roles include accounting, logistics, product development, marketing, HR, sales and operations. director of sales, O’Krent Floors. CEO, Johnson Hardwood.

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