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35th Anniversary: 35 Women in Flooring

Floor Covering News

While the flooring industry has been a “man’s world” for decades, women are rising in the ranks and accomplishing incredible things that have helped move the industry forward. Cheryl Acierno has been engaged in the floor covering industry for her entire career, owning Acierno & Company for the past 21 years. Cheryl Acierno.

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Looking back: Ralph Boe

Floor Covering News

The turnaround specialist reflects on the past 35 years in flooring. Now, the consumer is not going to have to buy these multi-color carpets. If they’ve got something that’s stain resistant, they can go with solid color.”. It was only in a dozen colors. Now, it’s Mohawk, Shaw and Engineered Floors.

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Office Design Trends: GIO Looks at the Changing Work Environment

Giotile

And boring colors are out–studies show that certain colors like red and orange stimulate productivity, so get ready for some colors and fun patterns in offices! The whimsy of this creative office extends into the communal kitchen, where a neon chartreuse refrigerator meets vibrant pink flooring and a sleek, wooden roof.

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People making a difference 2023

Floor Covering News

The list virtually covers the flooring eco-system—with manufacturing, technology, distribution and installation all represented this year, along with an outlier. No matter their company affiliation or title, many of the honorees share at least one thing in common: They are having an impact on the flooring industry.

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Opus Floors looks to strike a chord with U.S. retailers

Floor Covering News

Calgary, Canada-based Opus Floors , which supplies a host of innovative hard surface products, falls in the latter category. I’m in the flooring business over 25 years because I love flooring—not because I have to do it,” said Opus Floors owner, Vern Verkley. depending on the color or look we’re trying to create.”.