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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Retailers and product-based companies in many consumer categories are affected by the new tariffs and countervailing charges implemented on goods from China. Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5%

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Coverings 2023 exceeds expectations

Floor Covering News

Coverings 2023, the preeminent international ceramic tile and natural stone event in North America, exceeded expectations with a vigorous 50% year-over-year increase in attendance, totaling nearly 27,000 eventgoers who gathered here April 18-21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center. Orlando, Fla.—

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Stats 2023: Tile flooring price increases buoy dollar sales

Floor Covering News

The discrepancy between dollar sales and volume was more significant than in years past and ceramic suppliers agreed it had much to do with price increases and inflation. As the heaviest hard surface category, it makes sense that freight hikes would impact ceramic more so than other hard surface solutions. billion square feet.

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Call for entries for the latest edition of ASCER’s Tile of Spain Awards

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

The awards are divided into three categories: Architecture, Interior Design and Final Degree Project, with prizes totalling €39,000. ASCER (the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association) has announced the eighteenth edition of its Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture, Interior Design and Final Degree Project.

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Industry disrupters 2024: Internal factors, external forces upend status quo

Floor Covering News

PureGrain direct digital print DLVT flooring uses digital embossing technology to create high-definition designs directly on a high-density rigid core. What’s more, the initiative is designed to change how retailers and manufacturers work together to sell that flooring. These products offer the realistic look and feel of actual wood.

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MSI’s Shah outlines his strategy for success

Floor Covering News

relationship with China will go. So, for example, if China becomes a problem, we’re bringing in LVT and tile from numerous other countries. Whether it’s India, Turkey, Brazil, Mexico, Italy or Spain, we have ultimate flexibility. How does sourcing from countries beyond China and Vietnam benefit the retailer?

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Wienerberger announces the 11th Brick Award 2024

Ceramics of Italy

For almost two decades, wienerberger has been celebrating the outstanding achievements of brick architecture and highlighting the transformative power of this material in contemporary design.