Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) provided natural stone and fabrication services for its 44th home with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. to serve returning service members and veterans with spinal cord injuries and neurological disorders that cause paralysis. The foundation’s R.I.S.E.

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Kitchens for Living

JULY 24, 2017

I know how patiently you’ve all been waiting for this new installment of The Big Move. Joe & Glo enjoying some local flavor after filming The Big Move Part V. The result of the first service call yielded a $99 bill and no relief from the heat. Next up, the second service call. Some mighty powerful rust!

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 23, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute has provided natural stone and fabrication services for two homes with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. He moved from La Crosse, Wis., After graduating, Church moved to Fort Lewis, Wash., Army First Sergeant John Borders and family. The Foundation’s R.I.S.E.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio — The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has provided natural stone and fabrication services for two homes with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. Natural stone and fabrication services for U.S. Natural stone and fabrication services for U.S. Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 21, 2022

The Portobello America full-service, state-of-the-art tile production facility , located here, is slated to be operational by early next year. This will include laser-guided systems, automated packaging and palleting, robots that move materials from one area of the plant to another and much, much more. Baxter, Tenn.—The

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As we move into 2024, despite ongoing economic challenges, we anticipate that higher-end con­sumers will remain resilient, as they are not burdened by mort­gages. This predic­ament affects not only retailers and distributors but also has im­plications for installation services. How do those challenges need to be addressed?

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2023

Some have implemented digital sales strategies that move the consumer through the online shopping experience into an at-home purchasing structure; others use the online sales approach as an extension of their in-store strategies. This will be our business model moving forward. Our service area simply extends nationwide.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 16, 2023

The vision of Portobello America to have a full-service, ultra-modern production facility in the U.S. This will include laser-guided systems, automated packaging and palleting, robots that move materials from one area of the plant to another… and much, much more. Baxter, Tenn.—The is set to become a reality in April. “We

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In another move to strengthen its executive leadership team, Louisville Tile has promoted Tina Boyle to the position of chief operating officer. Tina Boyle Louisville, Ky.—In Tina has been a member of the Louisville Tile Family for over three decades,” explained Crosby Hall, executive VP of corporate resources.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 19, 2024

She eventually moved to the Bay Area and after focusing on workplace design for 16 years at Gensler, joined SOM three years ago as co-studio head and design lead for the Interiors Studio. Jean Rainer Shorenstein Properties, senior vice president Rainer is a SVP of development services in the investment group at Shorenstein.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 3, 2024

I am very much looking forward to working with Blake and continually moving our industry forward.” Under Christensen’s leadership, Valley View Granite became a Natural Stone Institute Accredited fabricator in 2015 and has provided fabrication services for homes through the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Our products, services and brand storytelling are well represented across their multiple locations in southeast Wisconsin, and their stores are often early adopters of new innovations and technologies that provide consumer benefits. Not only does COREtec deliver a winning product, but the level at which our account is serviced is superior.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

For most of its nearly six decades, the brand established by Edward James Welch to deliver “unrivaled service, excellent products and superior solutions to the flooring trade” did so with little fanfare. We move with purpose and are provided with the necessary resources to accomplish our objectives. Welch made big moves.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

I have full confidence that Danielle’s vision, expertise and unwavering dedication to our values will further move Diverzify towards new heights of achievement.” “Her commitment to operational excellence, coupled with her innovative approach, has been instrumental in driving our company’s growth and success.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

We’re also expanding our design, R&D and customer service teams,” O’Connor noted. This state-of-the-art warehouse and transportation hub will enable the company to move finished goods into the market with greater speed and efficiency,” O’Connor explained. “It

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 26, 2023

This strategic move aims to further solidify Louisville Tile’s position as a prominent player in the tile industry, expanding its market presence and enhancing its product portfolio. The acquisition represents a significant milestone for Louisville Tile. The acquisition represents a significant milestone for Louisville Tile.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2023

In addition to new board members Deb DeGraaf will be taking on the role of chairwoman of the board and Bill Blackstock will be moving into the vice chairman role previously held by DeGraaf. Namba Services. “We are working to create a bright future for the entire industry and this requires input and insight from all directions.”.

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Realstone

MAY 9, 2023

The Michigan State University – Sports Medicine and Performance facility provides sports medicine services to all MSU athletes. The team from Lansing Stone and Mosaic installed the stone as a standard panelized project, installing from the base line of the white lettering and moving up row by row. The renovation design by Ann K.

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Realstone

MAY 9, 2023

The Michigan State University – Sports Medicine and Performance facility provides sports medicine services to all MSU athletes. The team from Lansing Stone and Mosaic installed the stone as a standard panelized project, installing from the base line of the white lettering and moving up row by row. The renovation design by Ann K.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 30, 2024

Flooring retailers have a lot on their minds these days—from running a business profitably to improving customer service to wondering whether their installation crew can handle the volume/schedule. Add in the uncertainty of a presidential election and it’s enough to keep any retailer awake at night. Phoenix, Ariz.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2020

Imagine settling in for the night to watch a few episodes of your favorite binge-worthy TV show when suddenly, your streaming service stops loading, and all you can do is watch the Wi-Fi go in and out, hoping the endless buffering stops soon. The easiest fix to this issue is to move closer to the router. Microwaves and TVs.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

These range from issues outside their control, i.e., inflation , interest rate hikes, labor shortages, to those within their grasp such as delivering high-level service and being innovative. We’re always focused on how best to move forward while staying paranoid about everything in general. Raj Shah, president, MS.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2023

As far as the energy is concerned, I felt it during the move-in process, I certainly felt it at the show opening yesterday and it’s continuing today as well. We are moving further and further into residential, and both commercial and residential have been playing well for where we are.” We’re thrilled with the turnout.”

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 18, 2024

The showroom features full size plank samples and access to marketing and design services. INA distribution consortium In the annals of flooring distribution there has never been a single national distributor servicing the U.S. Shoddy SPC For years, the meteoric rise of SPC flooring seemed unstoppable. Some have tried.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

For some, store hours have shortened, resulting in a more harmonious working environment for staff and better service for customers; while for others it was the implementation of new technologies that will continue to grow business moving forward. Shortened hours, better service. and moved closing time from 5 p.m.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 31, 2023

Across the board, the investments suppliers are making to elevate both performance and visuals reflect their faith that those investments will continue to pay big dividends moving forward. Inhaus, maker of the popular Lamdura line, also bolstered its lineup in a move to seize more share. Take Mohawk, for example.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 24, 2022

There are ordinary issues we’ve all dealt with over the years with regards to this aspect, that everyone simply makes minor adjustments and then move forward,” said Jeff Striegel, president of Elias Wilf, a top 20 distributor. Then there is what has occurred with the COVID-19 situation. Case in point is Xpress Global Systems (XGS).

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

As a relative ‘newbie’ to the industry, I found the depth and breadth of products and services to be astounding—it’s hard to get the scope of the industry until you see how big it really is.”. That’s something we’re definitively moving forward with next year.”. Mohawk’s Adam Ward shows off the new Pergo Extreme looks.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 27, 2023

The shopping methodology and messaging allow the in-store customer service rep to expertly help the customer navigate the process, or the customer can successfully navigate the shopping journey independently. The unit, which measures 40 x 40 x 7 feet, also contains caster wheels, making it easy to move around the showroom.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Reliability, responsiveness and innovation will continue to be key focuses as we move into 2023. To continue providing the highest level of service to our customers and obtain channel growth opportunities through emerging market business channels and expansion into new markets. Multi-family should be a bright spot.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 12, 2024

According to Chad Kellar, leader of Crowe’s Strategy & Transactions consulting business, the transaction will enhance and expand Crowe’s strategic advisory capabilities, offering economic insights and analysis to complement the firm’s existing portfolio of traditional consulting and deal advisory services.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 10, 2023

Are you trying to get respectable margins for your products and services? The more products you carry, the slower you move—generally speaking. When you take a step back and focus on the needs of your customer rather than your product or service it will change everything. Take “Wholesale Flooring,” for example. It’s not easy.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2023

Floor Covering News research shows the largest, full-service home centers (Home Depot, Lowe’s and Menards) collectively accounted for more than 62% of laminate sales last year, representing market shares of 33%, 21.5% The vast majority of laminate flooring sales moves through the home center/big box channel. and 8%, respectively.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) provided natural stone and fabrication services for its 45th home with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. Along with the Afghan Army, Carver and his platoon moved forward to establish themselves in the school for clearance operations to prevent further targeting.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 15, 2021

Happy Floors is moving forward with new, further-reaching goals that will strengthen its relationship with its clientele. Known for its high-quality support, the customer service department will now report to Haendiges. “I have been blessed with amazing teams that allowed me to continue pushing for excellence.”.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Sadly, the convention was also the first since the sudden passing of FEI Group founder, Dave Gheesling , nearly a year ago, who was honored with a moving tribute to kick off the event. You led off the convention with a moving tribute. You can’t predict and plan to service your customers. Move in move out, right?

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 29, 2022

—This spring, Xpress Global Systems (XGS) said it is upgrading its service center locations in Kent, Wash. service center will relocate to its new address on April 1, 2022. Customers storing products in the current warehouse will be moved free of charge. and Tracy, Calif. Kent, Wash. Opening April 4, 2022. The Kent, Wash.,

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