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NFA Showcase: Supplier turnout, product diversification excites dealers

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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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Ardex Group acquires tile accessories manufacturer, Ceramfix

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The Ardex Group, a manufacturer of high-performance, specialty building materials, has acquired a strategic stake in Ceramfix of Brazil, a manufacturer of products for the installation of ceramic tiles, including mortars, tile adhesives, grouts, waterproofing and accessories.

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Power of brands: Transparency on the rise

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T oday, consumers want to know where a brand’s products are coming from and how they’re produced; they’re interested in sustainable business practices. Armstrong Flooring is boldly walking into the future with a revitalized brand, an optimized collection of flooring products and adaptive solutions for its customers.

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35th Anniversary: 35 people under 40

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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. CEO, Johnson Hardwood. He was promoted to CEO in February 2020. Meredith Hafer.

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Obstacles fail to derail wood’s surge

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“Hardwood is a highly coveted and sought-after product that adds value and an elevated look to any space. For AHF Products, the sectors that are exploding right now are single- family remodel applications and single-family new home construction builds. Others agreed. Shown is Castlewood Prime from Shaw Floors.

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STATS: Wood finds silver lining amid challenges

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One of the factors that has put increasing pressure on the hardwood flooring segment and stolen market share in some end-use sectors is the competition from LVT/P, WPC and SPC products —many of which are designed to mimic not only the visual depth of genuine hardwood but the texture as well. sales, Mercier Wood Flooring. “We Sales by channel.