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Laminate takes its cues from hardwood

If you can’t beat them, emulate them. That’s the approach that many laminate suppliers are taking when it comes to competing with the category...

Stats 2026: Laminate’s share slides amid decline in imports

The ongoing love affair with laminate flooring continues, particularly among retailers and distributors seeking alternatives to lower-quality SPC and entry-level to mid-range hardwood. However,...

Scoring Flooring: Industry stats for 2025

While the overall U.S. economy in 2025 can be classified as decent but slower than 2024, the contraction that the U.S. flooring market has...

NALFA adds Interprint to member roster

Springfield, Mass.—The North American Laminate Flooring Association welcomes Interprint as a new member, expanding its network of suppliers and industry partners. The addition supports...

NALFA welcomes NSP Panels as new member

Springfield, Mass.—The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) welcomed NSP Panels as a new member. NALFA said the addition expands the association’s manufacturing expertise...

Laminates’ resurgence continues apace

The momentum that the U.S. laminate flooring category has generated since its well-documented resurgence began anew several years ago continues to gain steam. Industry...

NALFA welcomes Inspector Training Services

Springfield, Mass.—The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) has welcomed Inspector Training Services as its newest member. The addition expands NALFA’s expertise in inspector...

NALFA advances performance standards

Springfield, Mass.—The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) has approved proposed updates to LF-01, its ANSI-accredited performance standard for laminate flooring. The approval marks...

Swiss Krono to lay off 130 workers at laminate plant

Barnwell, S.C.—Swiss Krono, LLC disclosed plans to permanently lay off 130 employees at its laminate flooring and fiberboard plant in Barnwell, S.C. The company announced...
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