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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. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% Now you know why China isn’t an ideal source of supply anymore for ceramic and porcelain tiles.

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Rigid core reigns with a focus on innovation

Floor Covering News

Las Vegas—While it has its challenges—low-end products creeping into retailer showrooms and U.S. Suppliers across the show floor showed off their version of PVC-free, recyclable or eco-friendly rigid core options designed to intrigue today’s “Earth-conscious” consumers. Take Raskin Industries for example.

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Coverings 2023 exceeds expectations

Floor Covering News

Positive networking connections and productive business resonated throughout Coverings 2023,” said Jenn Heinold, president of Taffy Event Strategies, the show management company for Coverings. Attendees of Coverings 2023 included industry professionals from all business sectors within the tile and stone industry.

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Global trendsetters on display at Domotex USA 2020

Floor Covering News

“There is no other floor covering trade show or market in North America that is more focused on the business needs of floor covering buyers, designers and installers than Domotex USA,” said Donna Busse, show director of Domotex USA. “In based interior designers and to expand its sales across North America.

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The Natural Stone Institute announces 2023 award recipients

Floor Covering News

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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Reshoring Initiative gains steam, more needs to be done

Floor Covering News

as evidenced by a perennial lopsided trade deficit with China—continues to rely heavily on imports of many popular and essential products. This includes electronics, building materials, apparel, food products and, of course, flooring. China Economic and Security Review Commission Hearing on U.S.-China Reshoring by U.S.

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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.