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Best of Surfaces contest winners recognized

Floor Covering News

Nox’s Circular IVP system is said to be the world’s first and the most sustainable LVT flooring with over 90% key materials converted into carbon-reducing materials using recycled resources such as discarded cooking oil, used PET bottles and natural and post-industrial recycled mineral. It’s something we need in the industry.”

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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. Ultimately, it’s good for the industry and encourages more innovation in the category.”

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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.; These awards have become the industry benchmark of supplier expertise since they are voted on by you—their customers. and Indianapolis. Please visit fcnews.net/awards to vote.

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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. When it comes to modernity in tile, Italy makes the most porcelains sold in the industry. North America: In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.

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Technology: Dealers leverage cloud-based software

Floor Covering News

By Nicole Murray Software systems used in the flooring industry are designed to make retailers more efficient and profitable in many of their day-to-day business activities. The less time you have a customer sitting in front of you while you close the sale the better. The inventory module has also proven to be extremely useful.

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Exclusive: AFS taps Vermette to spearhead growth

Floor Covering News

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. He has led due diligence for some of the largest acquisitions in this industry.

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Josh Martenn makes Georgia Southern’s 2021 ‘40 under 40’ class

Floor Covering News

One recipient was Josh Martenn, currently president and director of sales at Biyork, a Columbus, Ga.-based Martenn was credited with building the sales operations at Biyork from the ground up and growing the business significantly in a few short years. based company specializing in millwork and flooring.

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