Floor Covering News

JANUARY 23, 2024

Somerset, Ky.—Somerset Hardwood Flooring, a Bauwerk Group company, has announced the relocation of its engineered hardwood flooring production to Somerset, Ky. According to Dan Natkin, chief commercial officer, the move will add between 20 and 50 new jobs while supporting the local economy. “We have over 25 million square feet of solid hardwood capacity and close to 10 million square feet of engineered,” Natkin stated, noting the capacity remains unchanged despite the move—which largely entails

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 23, 2024

Making New Year’s resolutions stick can feel like an annual ritual that often ends in frustration and disappointment. You start out with lofty goals for the new year, only to quickly become discouraged or sidetracked. So, how do you maintain that initial excitement and prevent your goals from fizzling out? It’s a challenge many of us face—the enthusiasm of January replaced by dwindling commitment come February.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 23, 2024

In a year forecasted to be somewhat tumultuous—presidential election, interest rates, a bleeding labor force—it’s always a good idea to lean on one another for tips on the best ways to move forward. With that in mind, FCNews reached out to numerous top executives in the industry to glean some insight into strategies for success in 2024. From a sharpened focus on education to tightening up your daily operations, these tips aim to assuage the burden of the unknown as we enter the new year.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 23, 2024

(Part 4 in a series) In the world of skydiving and in business, we prep for emergencies well before takeoff. Acknowledging that economic headwinds aren’t an “if” but a “when,” let’s continue this series with more key strategies to safeguard your flooring business against the inevitable market downturns. In the previous installment I covered a proven method to stay in front of your list of past clients on a weekly basis in a way that makes them happy to hear from you, inspires them to send ong

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 23, 2024

Vinnie Virga, Jr., leading the breakout sessions. Las Vegas—The 2024 Floors & More convention kicked off today under the theme “Supercharged” as members from around the country convened here ahead of TISE 2024. Day one activities included a trade show exhibition, member breakout sessions and a keynote from Vinnie Virga, Sr., CEO of the group. “I think it’s going to be a choppy year but also a great year,” Virga told members in attendance. “I also think it’s a good time to upgrade your

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