Floor Coverings Industry

For over 45 years Ducker Worldwide has been the leader in providing market intelligence, product development, strategic planning and investment analysis to both the residential and nonresidential (commercial) floor covering industry. The floor coverings industry is a rapidly growing $22 billion market consisting of several segments. Ducker Worldwide understands the key trends in product development with products and technologies in the floor covering industry including rugs, carpets, textiles, various hardwood species, laminate flooring, ceramic tiles, vinyl, and newer sustainable options like bamboo and cork. In addition to these primary flooring types Ducker also has an extensive background within various sub-flooring and underlayment products, including gypsum, flooring cements, cement board, grouts, plywood and carpet cushion.

In the building products industry, Ducker Worldwide understands the rate of Chinese imports. Our offices in Shanghai, China monitor the pulse of extensive commercial construction and construction investment throughout China, including Guangzhou markets, Tianjin markets, and Beijing markets. Along with providing both regional and global market trend insight, Ducker Worldwide remains a key partner for firms considering investment, product development, supply chain strategy shifts, or acquisition in the broad floor coverings segment.

Considering the substantial number of products within the floor covering industry there are also a multitude of companies. Key industry players include Armstrong World Industries, Beaulieu of America, Burke Industries, Formica, Mannington Mills, Mohawk Industries, Robbins, Shaw Industries, and Tarkett AG. Underlayment and backer board manufacturers include James Hardie, Georgia Pacific National, and USG. Foamex, Leggett and Platt are leading suppliers of carpet cushioning. Many key players in the industry belong to industry associations including Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association (MFMA), National Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD), North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA), and National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA).

A key shift in the floor coverings industry is additional private equity investment into private and public companies. With such a great deal of consolidation within the floor covering industry as well as varying needs within each segment it can be extremely difficult for companies to stay abreast of floor covering industry trends. Ducker Worldwide is a leader in the floor covering industry acquisition analysis, customer assessment, and due diligence. Working as a partner with key industry leaders and associations Ducker provides clients with strategic plans which outline diligent actions that should be taken in this highly fragmented marketplace. This aspect of Ducker’s services allows clients to partner with our experts to develop a framework to counteract industry obstacles.

For more information on our strategic residential and nonresidential floor covering market services, expert team and how Ducker Worldwide can help you master your market, please contact one of our team members at 248-644-0086 or email us at info@ducker.com.