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Supply chain challenges put focus on reshoring

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By Reginald Tucker—The supply chain disruptions that have wreaked havoc on the U.S. flooring market—as well as scores of other industries across the country—have touched off a wave of repercussions. The most notable of which is record-breaking inflation as voracious consumer demand continues to outpace supply. This phenomenon is being felt more acutely in the U.S. market, which still relies on products manufactured outside America to feed the hungry beast that is consumer spending.

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Consolidated gets a brand makeover

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By Reginald Tucker—After nearly 80 years of operating under the Consolidated Carpet moniker , the commercial flooring company with operations in New York and Chicago has rebranded as Consolidated Flooring. The change, which has been in the works for the past year and a half, is a reflection of the firm’s move into a host of diversified commercial flooring products and services.

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FCIF launches One Day to Give

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Dalton Ga.—The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) is launching its inaugural “One Day to Give,” a 24-hour online fundraising drive, on Thursday, June 2. According to the company, One Day to Give unites the floor covering industry to make a lasting impact on families faced with unexpected medical battles who need help getting back on their feet.

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Touch of Color Flooring turns 20

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Harrisburg, Pa.— Touch of Color Flooring celebrates its 20th anniversary in the flooring world this month. What started from a garage has grown into an industry powerhouse with 75 million in sales annually and offices in Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Richmond. Touch of Color employs 165 people and is well established in the worlds of builder, multifamily , commercial, senior living and retail, according to the company.

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Galleher appoints commercial operations lead

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Santa Fe Springs, Calif.—Galleher LLC has named Tim Sambrano it’s newly created position of commercial operations lead. According to the company, this position reflects Galleher’s growing commitment to its commercial flooring customers and the evolving consultative role of the Galleher Commercial team. Sambrano has worked with Galleher’s commercial flooring customers for over 20 years and brings a level of knowledge, drive and commitment to commercial flooring that is second to none, according t

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Galleher partners with Arbor Day Foundation

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Santa Fe Springs, Calif—Galleher LLC, the largest flooring distributor on the west coast and third largest in the US, partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant 5,000 trees in depleted forests around the world. This partnership reflects Galleher’s 85-year commitment to protecting and supporting the environment and its recognition of the significant role trees play in its business, according to the company.

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Advances in wood flooring adhesives

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By Jeffrey Johnson—In the wood floor installation industry some things remain constant and some are constantly changing. The one constant in this industry is that we are still dealing with wood and all its unique performance attributes and characteristics. Whether it’s solid or engineered, narrow or wide, short or long, wood is still sensitive to moisture.