Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

N ew products are the lifeblood of the retail flooring industry, and dealers sometimes stake their reputations on selecting winning products that will resonate with customers while contributing to the bottom line. Floor Covering News ’ 2023 Annual Product Guide includes more than 100 distinctive products across a range of formats and categories. Each manufacturer that chose to participate in this special issue had the opportunity to submit a photo and description of four recently introduced pro

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Realstone

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Key Takeaways Stone veneer siding is a type of siding that mimics the look of Full Bed natural stone at a lower cost and weight. Stone veneer siding comes in two main types: natural stone veneer and manufactured stone veneer, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Stone veneer siding is durable, low-maintenance, fire-resistant , and energy-efficient.

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JG Kitchens

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This week, I wrote part one of a two parter on the NKBA Kitchen Trends Report for 2024. I focused on the overlaps between wellness design and sustainability. The post Eight Kitchen Wellness Trends for 2024 (From New Industry Report) comes to you courtesy of Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, Wellness Design Consultant and Author.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It was podcast Episode 130: Employee Evaluations, and Andrew and I were discussing the process and criteria used to assess and measure an individual employee’s performance when we made the point that there would be value in creating a process where upward evaluations could be implemented, one that allowed the employee to share their thoughts and opinions on what mattered to them from their managers, from their team leads, even their employers.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Dallas, Texas—Dal-Tile and its powerhouse tile brands—Daltile, Marazzi and American Olean—highlighted their ESG efforts in tandem with the newly released Mohawk Industries Environmental, Social and Governance Report (ESG). Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries, is making the ESG Report information easily accessible to customers via the Daltile , Marazzi and American Olean websites.

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Realstone

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Key Takeaways Stone veneer siding is a type of siding that mimics the look of Full Bed natural stone at a lower cost and weight. Stone veneer siding comes in two main types: natural stone veneer and manufactured stone veneer, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Stone veneer siding is durable, low-maintenance, fire-resistant , and energy-efficient.

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Ceramics of Italy

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Mapei Canada, part of Mapei Group, inaugurated a new powders production and warehouse expansion in September at its flagship facility in Laval, Quebec. “Now that the powders and admixtures lines are operational, Mapei Laval is among the biggest and most technologically advanced plants in Mapei’s North American network,” Mapei Canada general manager Marco Roma said.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Miami, Fla.—Tile of Spain has released its 2023 Look Book. Celebrating the beauty and authenticity of Spanish ceramic design, the Tile of Spain USA Digital Look Book is a catalog that highlights groundbreaking collections from Spanish tile makers. This annually published book honors members of The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), while fostering innovative designs inspired by featured collections.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Nules, Spain—i4F announced that Novalam Innovacion SA has signed an i4F drop-lock technologies license agreement for its entry into the global stone polymer core (SPC) flooring market. As a result, Novalam becomes Spain’s first manufacturer of SPC products, all of which will be enhanced with i4F drop-lock installation technologies. Destined for the global market, SPC production will commence at Novalam’s new state-of-the-art facility in here as of March 2024.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Louisville, Ky.—The annual Louisville Tile Distributors conference, held here at the historic Galt House Hotel, brought together over 100 Louisville Tile team members from its 14 locations for a week of events. Themed “Execute,” the gathering continued the company’s steadfast commitment to developing leadership, embracing innovation and evolving best practices.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Plano, Texas—AHF Products celebrated the opening of a new design showroom here featuring a cross section of products representing its full portfolio of brands, including Bruce, Armstrong Flooring, Hartco, LM Flooring, Robbins, Parterre, tmbr, Hearthwood, Raintree and others. AHF invited local area architects, designers, distributor partners and other industry professionals to attend an open-house and ribbon cutting.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Johanna Paul Novalis Innovative Flooring has appointed Johanna Paul director of national accounts. Paul brings with her extensive sales experience, having previously held key positions in national account management and business development at Tarkett, Venture Carpets and CFL. In her new role, Paul will be dedicated to nurturing strategic relationships and driving the growth of the company’s national and large-scale customer base.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

St. Louis–The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 70 th home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment). The home dedication for United States Army Sergeant (Ret.) Shane Parsons took place on Aug. 17 in Columbus, Ohio. Flooring for the project was donated by NWFA member Sheoga Flooring.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Mountville, Pa.– AHF Products, a leading manufacturer of hard surface flooring, announced its Lutea rigid core collection from the Armstrong Flooring brand was recognized in Good Housekeeping ’s 2023 Home Renovation Awards in the Kitchen & Bath All-Stars category. “Armstrong Flooring, one of the first names in flooring, is honored to be recognized among the industry’s leading home renovation products by the prestigious Good Housekeeping Institute,” said Jennifer Zimmerman, chief comm

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Washington, D.C.—The North American Laminate Floor Association (NALFA) announce its newest member, Cali. Cali, a leading omni-channel brand in the flooring industry, supplies durable, high-value products that are easy to buy, install and maintain. Guided by a coastal aesthetic and attitude, the home improvement brand enables customers to design responsibly with eco-minded options.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Woodbury, N.Y.—Stanton Carpet Corporation, a leading supplier of decorative, high-quality, self-branded carpet, area rugs and LVP, has announced the launch of a new pre-made rug offering under a new brand titled Stanton Rug Company. According to the company, Stanton Rug Company was organically launched to unify existing pre-made rug products across its brands under one umbrella.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Calhoun, Ga. — Mohawk has announced the dates for its 2024 Momentum Roadshow, which will make seven stops next year. The highly anticipated event is set to kick off Jan. 4 in Atlanta, culminating in Toronto on Feb. 7. During each stop, Mohawk retailers will be able to explore Mohawk’s new products and innovations that will help drive differentiation in their local markets during the upcoming year.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

La Grange Ga.—The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) announced that Shintech, Inc., has become an associate member of RFCI. Shintech is a supplier of PVC, a key component in many resilient products. “Having a company like Shintech join our organization is huge for us,” said Bill Blackstock, president and CEO of RFCI. “We look forward to their valuable perspective and to serving them in the years to come.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Chicago—This fall, NAFCD and NBMDA will bring together the leaders of the flooring and interior building material distribution community for the 2023 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention. The convention will feature a one-day workshop titled University of Innovative Distribution (UID) In-a-Day on November 14 that will provide tailored education to those in management positions within wholesale distribution firms as well as their partner suppliers.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Salem, N.J.—After 28 years as chairman of the board of Mannington Mills, Inc., Keith Campbell has announced he will retire effective December 31, 2023. Zack Zehner, his nephew and president of Mannington residential business, will succeed him, ushering in the fifth generation of Campbell family leadership at the company. Campbell has spent his entire career at Mannington Mills , which was founded by his great grandfather, John Boston Campbell, in 1915.

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