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Best of Surfaces contest winners recognized

Floor Covering News

Mohawk earned praise from judges in two categories—style and design (SolidTech Premier with Signature HDX technology) and best larger booth design. Now in its 13th year, the awards program has become the benchmark for new product excellence and booth design at the industry’s premier trade show.

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Consensus on Surfaces ’24: ‘It’s back!’

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Gilmore said exhibitors used that time wisely to schedule more appointments, which led to additional sales. I thought it was a good Surfaces, busier compared to the previous year,” said Michel Vermette, CEO of America’s Floor Source, Columbus, Ohio. on the final day, resulting in an additional hour the first two days.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

The Alhambra in Granada, where King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella gave Christopher Columbus the OK to leave for the new world, is an example of Spanish ceramic tile with a Moorish influence. North America: In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. Adding City Hall to a Designer Space. Join our newsletter here.

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Why a manufacturing exec going retail makes sense

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America’s Floor Source does retail, builder, multi-family, commercial and wholesale in five cities: Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio; Louisville and Lexington, Ky.; But before anything, Vermette was talking about the opportunity that exists within the current infrastructure. and Indianapolis. Please visit fcnews.net/awards to vote.

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Exclusive: AFS taps Vermette to spearhead growth

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Michel Vermette America’s Floor Source (AFS) , one of the largest retailers in the country with 2022 sales just south of $200 million, has named former Armstrong CEO and Mohawk business unit president, Michel Vermette, as the company’s new CEO/CFO. We have designed our own brand and we’re sourcing it internationally,” he said.

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Starnet welcomes Küberit USA

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Columbus, Ohio—Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership welcomed Küberit USA as a preferred vendor partner, making Küberit’s flooring profiles available to Starnet’s network of more than 180 independent, full-service commercial flooring contractors. The post Starnet welcomes Küberit USA appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Ensuring RSAs don’t set the bar too high

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Quinn—Retail sales associates (RSAs) should thoroughly understand their store’s products and services and come across as knowledgeable and professional—that’s a no-brainer. Our sales professionals are thoroughly trained on every product that hits the sales floor. The answer, according to dealers who spoke with FCNews , is a lot.