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AHF Products purchase of assets of Crossville, Inc.

Floor Covering News

Mountville, Penn.— AHF Products has officially purchased assets of Crossville, Inc., from the Curran Group, a family-owned, privately-held company. This acquisition catapults AHF into an industry-leading position in the fast-growing tile sector, with a comprehensive line of porcelain, ceramic, stone and accessories for both residential and commercial applications in interior and exterior floors, walls and countertops.

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Coem Sustainability Report 2022: second edition

Ceramics of Italy

Coem is continuing its commitment to sustainable development through a programme of actions to promote a circular economy. The goal of the Green Deal is to reduce greenhouse gases by 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 and to achieve neutrality by 2050. To accomplish these objectives, a transition to renewable energy sources and a more efficient use of resources is necessary.

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Faucet and Fixture Trends for Your Home

JG Kitchens

Here's the latest piece on kitchen and bath faucets and fixtures (trade speak for sinks, tubs, toilets and showers). I hope it's helpful in planning your upcoming building or remodeling projects. The post Faucet and Fixture Trends for Your Home comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Tips to Repair Cracks & Pitting in Concrete Garage Floors - Updated 2023

Onfloor Technology

A popular adage in the concrete industry is that there are two guarantees with concrete: one, it will harden, and two, it will crack. Contractors can attest that cracking and pitting are everyday causes of complaints in the concrete industry.

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Registration open for TISE 2024

Floor Covering News

Las Vegas—Informa Exhibitions has opened registration for The International Surface Event (TISE), which comprises SURFACES, StonExpo and TileExpo. The event is scheduled to take place here Jan. 24-26, returning to its original Wednesday through Friday schedule. According to show organizers, the exhibit hall is nearly sold out and is packed wall-to-wall with flooring, stone and tile exhibitors, services and product offerings for industry professionals.

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What is the best kitchen splashback colour?

Kitchen and Residential Design

Photo by Edgar Castrejon on Unsplash When designing any interior space, the colour scheme is undoubtedly one of the most important choices – and with the kitchen being the heart of most homes, it’s important to get the palette right. One essential element that can have a significant impact on the visual effect of your kitchen is a splashback. It may be a practical piece that shields the walls behind the cooker or sink from unsightly splatters and stains, but a kitchen splashback also offers an o

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Private Forested Home in Bois-le-Roi, France, Harmonizes Residential Life with Sustainable Architecture

The A to Z of Building

For the past two years, the home of two architects in Bois-le-Roi, in the heart of the Fontainebleau Forest near Paris, has been clad entirely in sustainably sourced Kebony wood. The.

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Eco-Friendly Bamboo Potential Mainstream Construction Material After Researchers Make Break Through

The A to Z of Building

Scientists at the University of Bristol have successfully used screws as connectors in bamboo without splitting the material. Images Credit: Dominika Malkowska The study, recently published in.

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Morgan Sindall Completes New Multi-Storey Car Park at North Manchester General Hospital

The A to Z of Building

Morgan Sindall Construction has successfully completed a new 964-space Multi-Storey Car Park (MSCP) at North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH). Image Credit: Morgan Sindall Construction.

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NWFA completes 71st home with Gary Sinise Foundation

Floor Covering News

Crestview, Fla.—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 71 st home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment). The R.I.S.E. program builds mortgage-free, custom, specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders. The home dedication for United States Army Sergeant First Class (Ret.

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‘Tuesday Tips:’ How to navigate a claim

Floor Covering News

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,” WFCA legal council Jeff King reminds dealers that the most important thing to remember is to document everything.

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Schönox supports the cause at CFI-FCICA convention

Floor Covering News

Thomas Trissl Orlando–The inaugural CFI and FCICA convention and trade show, held here earlier this month, showcased the organizations’ combined efforts in bringing together an expanded community of flooring professionals. Schönox HPS North America demonstrated its ongoing support for and participation in the organizations in various ways. Schönox principal Thomas Trissl kicked off the event, providing the opening keynote address.

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Shaw announces residential leadership changes

Floor Covering News

Dalton — Shaw Industries Group’s residential division announces changes to its leadership team and structure. As part of this strategic evolution, the following key positions have been created: The sales organization will be shifted and aligned under the direction of geographic leaders: Mark Barilka, senior vice president of the Northeast; Steve Majerczak, senior vice president of the Midwest and Canada; Jay Smith, senior vice president of the South; and Mark Sutton, senior vice president

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Mohawk to return for TISE 2024

Floor Covering News

Las Vegas—From Jan. 24 to Jan. 26, 2024, Mohawk is returning here for The International Surface Event (TISE) for the 13 th consecutive year. As the fifth stop of Mohawk Momentum Roadshow , Mohawk’s 21,000-square-foot showroom will be front and center with what the company calls revolutionary product launches, exciting digital program updates and exclusive booth experiences each day of the show.

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Bjelin Group appoints new global head of sales

Floor Covering News

Fredrik Alfredsson The company group that consists of Välinge Innovation and Bjelin has appointed Fredrik Alfredsson as global head of sales. In this role, he will have responsibility for the sale of all flooring products under the Bjelin brand. “Fredrik brings a wealth of experience and is well-regarded in the industry,” said Välinge CEO and Bjelin board member Niclas Håkansson.

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CFI-FCICA inaugural co-meeting touts success

Floor Covering News

Orlando—As synergies go, the International Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) and the Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) fit as seamlessly as two flooring associations can—given the symbiotic relationship of installers and contractors. It should come as no surprise, then, that t he first combined convention and trade show between CFI and FCICA came off without a hitch.

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Fuse Alliance expands its membership

Floor Covering News

Flooring Foundation offers consultation, installation, restoration and maintenance services for key commercial sectors, including healthcare facilities, in the markets it serves. Fuse Alliance, a member-owned organization of professional commercial flooring contractors, announced today that CarpetWorks Floor Covering Systems and Flooring Foundation have joined the network as new members.