AHF Products said it is leveraging its 85% domestic manufacturing capacity to protect customers from severe tariff impacts while announcing targeted price increases on some products.
The Spanish ceramic tile sector showed signs of stabilization in 2024 with slight increases in production, domestic sales, and employment despite a 0.9% drop in overall turnover to €4.819 billion [U.S. $5.24 billion]. Exports remain dominant at 72% of sales, with the United States as the top market.
What do flooring retailers have to look forward to in 2025 to grow their business? Jeff Meadows, president of residential sales, discusses the company's strategic focus on domestic production, luxury products, and builder partnerships amid challenging market conditions.
Major U.S. ports are experiencing unprecedented cargo surges as retailers rush to import goods before a potential East Coast and Gulf Coast port strike in January and expected tariff increases under the incoming Trump administration.
Kährs is restructuring its manufacturing operations to bring production closer to customers, including new U.S. sourcing and consolidating Nordic production in Sweden. The company plans to transition production from its Romanian plant, affecting 90 employees, while maintaining the facility for central European market support.
The flooring industry faces significant challenges in Fall 2024 due to multiple supply chain disruptions. Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton devastated the Southeast, while a dockworkers' strike briefly halted East and Gulf Coast ports. Although the strike was suspended, experts warn of potential long-term effects and urge flooring businesses to prepare for future crises by diversifying sources and managing inventory strategically.
Learn how Don Finkell, Emily Finkell, Carr Newton, and Jesse Xia launched East Paragon Flooring to bring the best in design, performance and value to the North American market.
The new distribution center will allow the company to deliver goods by the next day to customers in a 100-mile radius and enhance service for Canadian retailers.
Three leading flooring distribution companies—The Belknap White Group, JJ Haines & Company, and Swiff-Train Company— have merged to form a new brand called UCX (Ultimate Customer Experience).
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