Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Mannington Commercial is one of the newest members to join the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact (Compact), a consortium of Georgia businesses that are working collectively to address growing climate solutions in the state and that share a goal of transitioning Georgia to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Calhoun, Ga.—Mannington

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 24, 2024

The grassroots work that the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) has done with technical colleges around the country is beginning to bear fruit. At Georgia Northwest Technical College (GNTC), class is now in session with the inaugural participation of dual enrollment high school students from Dalton Academy.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Enright brings several decades of invaluable experience to the role, including 25 years’ experience within the flooring industry. Enright is a graduate of Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business and Georgia State University, where he earned an MBA.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

I f the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) wasn’t on your radar before, it should certainly be top of mind now. Prior to the board meeting, several board members as well as FCEF leadership met with representatives from the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and Georgia State Representatives.

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Carrollton, Texas—Fabulous Floors has named Rick Cain—formerly vice president of sales—to president of the company. In his previous role, Cain led Fabulous Floors’ expansion efforts in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Florida, Massachusetts, Georgia, New York, Virginia, California and Oregon.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 10, 2022

Dalton—Laticrete has been added to the list of supporters for the The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF). The program is currently being piloted at Georgia Northwestern Technical College here, but FCEF plans to expand this program to other colleges in the near future, the company said.

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Granada Tile

JULY 27, 2016

Call us biased but we believe that if one Granada cement tile pattern is great, a restaurant floor that combines one, two, three, four or more cement tile designs is even better! If you don’t believe just take a look at the floor at Pacci , a large, bright and beautiful Italian restaurant in Savannah, Georgia!

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Josh Martenn, left, was among Georgia Southern’s 2021 ’40 under 40′ class. The Georgia Southern University Alumni Association “40 Under 40” Class of 2021 was recently recognized at a ceremony here at the J.W. Leslie Smith and Georgia Southern alumnus. based company specializing in millwork and flooring.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 22, 2024

He has partnered with NTCA first vice president Rod of CC Owen Tile to support the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) and the SkillsUSA Program, providing valuable resources and mentorship to area high school students pursuing careers in tile.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Mannington Mills acquired Georgia Carpet Finishers, a premier supplier of carpet backing to the residential, hospitality and turf industries as well as high-density polyurethane cushions. Dwight Hefner, president, Georgia Carpet Finishers, said the acquisition is an exciting next step for the company. Salem, N.J.—Mannington

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 10, 2024

Atlanta— Coverings , the premier international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has unveiled the honorees of the annual Rock Star Awards ahead of Coverings 2024, taking place April 22-25, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center here.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

announces the inclusion of Tim Baucom, president and CEO, and Vance Bell, former CEO and current chairman of the board, in Georgia Trend magazine’s GEORGIA 500 list for 2023. Baucom boasts a 40-year career in the flooring industry. Dalton — Shaw Industries Group, Inc.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

MARCH 28, 2017

ARDEX Americas has announced the expansion of their Dallas, Georgia manufacturing facility to include warehouse and production capabilities in support of both the ARDEX and HENRY brands. Producing, storing and shipping a full line of Tiling and Flooring materials will allow us to better serve our broad and expanding customer base.”.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 11, 2024

The show will take place from April 22-25, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center here. The post Tile of Spain unveils schedule of events for Coverings 2024 appeared first on Floor Covering News. This year, Tile of Spain is set to host more than 60 exhibitors at the Spanish Pavilion, located in Hall B.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2020

As America slowly reopens, businesses like hair salons and tattoo parlors got the green light to serve patrons in Georgia. As Georgia became one of the first states to relax restrictions amid the still ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the state’s largest flooring companies say they were not influenced by Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Atlanta—After participating in Market Maker Events’ Gulf Coast Flooring Market in Biloxi, Miss., Henry Tile Company has committed to broaden its reach by exhibiting at the Southeast Flooring Market, scheduled to take place here Jan. Henry Tile Company to the 2022 Southeast Flooring Market,” said Lori Kisner, managing partner, MME.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 6, 2021

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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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 22, 2023

Making the list for the fifth year in a row, Shaw was named among the top 10 employers in the state of Georgia and ranked No. The post Shaw ranks in top 10 for Georgia employers appeared first on Floor Covering News. Dalton—Shaw Industries has once again been named a Best-In-State Employer by Forbes.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 13, 2020

Each year, Mohawk Group partners with Georgia United Credit Union Foundation to “crash” deserving schools all over the state. Faculty and administration across Georgia apply for facility makeovers based on specific needs that would enhance their respective curriculum and campus. Calhoun, Ga.—Each

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Dalton—Thanks to the School Crashers program and Mohawk Group, Georgia students and faculty recently returned to reimagined media centers, sensory rooms and counseling centers at several schools across the state. Over the past nine years, Mohawk Group has collaborated with School Crashers to donate nearly $155,000 in flooring products.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 27, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, North America’s largest and preeminent international tile and stone exhibition and conference, has released a curated selection of sustainability-centric show activities to commemorate Earth Day, April 22, and celebrate the first day of Coverings 2024, taking place April 22-25 at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC), here.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

APRIL 23, 2018

Originally published by Fishman Flooring Solutions. ARDEX Receives 2017 Vendor Partner Award from Fishman Flooring Solutions. ARDEX Americas is a flooring industry pacesetter in developing and manufacturing high-performance products used for concrete repair and resurfacing, substrate preparation and flooring installation.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2023

Dalton—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) will add five new board members to fill open seats left by members whose terms have expired. Each board member has been selected for his or her experience and dedication to the ongoing support needed to recruit and train new flooring installation craftsmen, according to the company.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the premier international ceramic tile and natural stone exhibition and conference in North America, has launched the official openings for event registration, discounted hotel booking options and award program submissions for Coverings 2024, which will take place here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) April 22-25, 2024.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Dalton—Shaw Industries president and CEO, Tim Baucom , and Vance Bell , former CEO and current chairman of the board, were featured in the inaugural “ Georgia 500 ” published by Georgia Trend magazine. Prior to Shaw, Baucom spent 11 years at DuPont where he began his now 40-year career in the flooring industry.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 18, 2022

Flooring distributor William M. subsidiary, partnered with ProFlex to expand its offering of flooring installation supplies. division to flooring customers in the Southeast U.S. division to flooring customers in the Southeast U.S. Bird partners with ProFlex appeared first on Floor Covering News. Charleston, S.C.—Flooring

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Floor Covering News

MAY 4, 2022

The 2021 Recyclers of the Year are Georgia Carpet Recovery Center (East Point, Ga.) and Kent Singleton of Georgia Carpet Recovery Center. Founded by Amir Sahebivani in 1995, Georgia Carpet Recovery Center has been actively reducing landfill by providing cost-effective, environmentally sound carpet and pad recycling services since 1995.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 23, 2020

Vance attended Georgia Tech where he played football, and in 1973 received a degree in industrial management. The post Vance Bell recognized among top leaders in Georgia appeared first on Floor Covering News. Born in Macon, Ga., After graduating, he went to work for West Point-Pepperell before joining Shaw Industries in 1975.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2022

Organizations across the industry are updating their training and educational programs to aid installers, sales representatives and other flooring professionals in perfecting their craft. CFI’s hardwood training courses cover everything from how to install a floating floor to direct glue down or stapling. “We

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 1, 2024

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has released a comprehensive roster of both popular and new onsite activations for Coverings 2024, which will take place April 22-25, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center here. on the show floor.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

11 at the age of 53, left an indelible mark on the legions of flooring professionals who considered Gheesling a treasured friend. It was that movement—the consolidation of the supply community—that lit the fire urging flooring contractors to begin communicating with one another. Nick Freadreacea, The Flooring Gallery.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 23, 2022

By Ken Ryan—Students are one step closer to becoming flooring installers thanks to a partnership between the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) and Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) that has recently received accreditation. From there, they will be available for on-the-job training. Learn more here.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 8, 2024

The new year marks a new beginning for Johnson Hardwood Floors. Siegel Company now represents Johnson Hardwood in the following territories: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and eastern portions of Tennessee. Cartwright Distributing, Tri-State Wholesale Flooring and Walcro. Siegel’s customers.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2023

“With a tremendously busy show floor and standing-room-only learning sessions, we are extremely pleased with the stream of elated feedback we continue to receive from Coverings 2023 attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers and press members alike.”

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 22, 2023

Cedar Creek, Texas— Alliance Flooring’s 26th annual national convention continued Wednesday morning with keynote speaker Scott Sandlin, executive vice president of the residential division, Shaw Industries, addressing members about the health of the flooring industry. For example, the average age of homes in the U.S.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

Coverings 2013 Floors Attendees with New Tile, Stone Designs. With that, more than 900 exhibitors from over 50 countries packed the aisles of the Georgia World Congress Center with the latest, most innovative stone and tile products. Here’s just a sampling of what was available on the show floor. floor tile.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 3, 2021

There are a number of companies currently building facilities in the Southeast to manufacture rigid core flooring, but few are of the size and scope of Huali Floors—a family-owned business that was started by Huashou Yuan in Taizhou, China, back in 2002. Huali Floors will not be without its challenges. Chatsworth, Ga.—There

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