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Laminate Flooring Market to Reach 1.68 Billion Square Meters by ...

Growing demand for laminate flooring in the housing sector, including housing starts and the replacement market, is increasing at a rapid pace. The growth is mainly due to the resistance of the product to dents, scratches, cigarette burns, stains and fading. Manufacturers are increasingly developing a range of products that meet the requirements of the commercial sector.

The growth is due to features including improved performance properties as well as lower prices and improved style options.Development of glueless laminates, technological advancements and enhanced moisture resistance are arouse the interest of end users. The trend is likely to be driven by increasing demand for products from countries like China. Improvements in technologies such as recording in relief and texture offer consumers a cost effective way to achieve the look of ceramic tile and hardwood. Laminate flooring used in the DIY installation sector is likely to continue to grow.

Europe is by far the largest market for laminate flooring worldwide, estimated at 617 million square meters in 2007.Asia excluding Japan is the second largest market followed by the United States at the third position. In Europe, the United States and Asia and more than 88 percent of the global market laminate flooring. The global and regional markets are expected to grow at CAGR of between 16% and 26%. The replacement dwelling, including DIY represents the largest end use segment with sales estimated at 566 million square meters in 2007. Installation Starts of new housing is the second largest user of laminate flooring with the market expected to reach nearly 700 million square meters in 2010.In terms of regions, Asia is the fastest growing market with demand mainly from China.

The world market is fragmented and characterized by well-established players and smaller niche companies.


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Of mice and men

Of mice and men

The tragic story of the friendship between two migrant workers, George and mentally retarded Lenny, and their dream of owning a farm

Elements of Style

Elements of Style

The Elements of Style is a classic work which is intended for use in English courses in which the practice of composition is combined with the study of ...

The Grapes of Wrath

The Grapes of Wrath

Depicts the hardships and suffering endured by the Joads as they journey from Oklahoma to California during the Depression.

A People's History of the United States

A People's History of the United States

Presents the history of the United States from the point of view of those who were exploited in the name of American progress.

East of Eden

East of Eden

Story of a father, his twin sons and their errant mother-a picture of life in the Salinas Valley of California during the years between the Civil War and World ...

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Manufacturer of sheet vinyl and vinyl tile.

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Congoleum Corporation Contact Information Congoleum Corporation 3500 Quakerbridge Rd. Mercerville, NJ 08619-0127 NJ Tel

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Congoleum Corporation - Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure
Congoleum filed bankruptcy in order to handle mesothelioma and other asbestos-related claims. They are one of the leading flooring manufacturers in the United States.

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1995: Congoleum completes an initial public offering of its ... based Congoleum Corporation, one of North America's largest makers of resilient ...