Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Las Vegas—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will promote the value of certification and training for tile installers during TISE—the International Surface Event—2024 taking place here January 24-26, 2024. CTEF can be found in two locations during TISE 2024 (see here ). In the Tile Letter Pavilion, booth #5373 In the CTI Certification area adjacent to the Tile Letter Pavilion, and between the Natural Stone Theatre and the TileExpo Theatre “TISE is such a great opportunity to speak to a

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The A to Z of Building

JANUARY 16, 2024

Real-estate owner Antilooppi has achieved BREEAM or LEED environmental certification for its entire property portfolio, as one of the first and largest companies in the field in Finland.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) launched a new CEU course titled “Natural Stone Embodied Carbon Research.” Natural Stone Embodied Carbon Research is a 60-minute course that covers recent embodied carbon research, including NSI’s industry-wide Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for flooring, cladding and countertops.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Calhoun, Ga.—Revolution Mills has relocated to a brand-new, 100,000-square-foot distribution facility here. The company is a family-owned business, founded by Charlie Kennedy and operated by Charlie’s son, Zach Kennedy, and son-in-law, Chris Williams. The company designs and sells high-quality residential carpet as well as a range of LVP, laminate and carpet tiles.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released a new “Tuesday Tips” this week. In the series, WFCA experts presents short video tips for improving customer service and optimizing staff performance. In the end, it’s all about understanding the importance of being 1% better than your competition. In this week’s “Tuesday Tips ,” Steve Abernathy, COO of the WFCA, walks through purchase discounts, an often overlooked way to add to your bottom line.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Sam O’Krent Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) unveiled its new board chairman and executive committee members, following its confirmation during a virtual board meeting held on December 15, 2023. Sam O’Krent, CEO of O’Krent Floors in San Antonio, Texas, assumes the role of the 60 th chairman of the board, marking the beginning of a new era in the organization’s leadership.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2024

The storm clouds are lifting for the builder business after two years of rough sailing. Following a turbulent 2023 —which saw sharp declines in demand and home prices—falling mortgage interest rates and positive economic data signal improving housing conditions as 2024 kicks off. “With moderately lower interest rates in 2024 and outright Federal Reserve cuts during the second half of the year, single-family home building will post an increase this year, rising by approximately 4%,” said Robert D

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