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. His journey at Shaw began in 1992 and has been marked by contributions to sales, innovation, marketing and strategic planning.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 2, 2022

Cain & Bultman, a flooring distributor located here, added to its sales team, which the company said is to focus on growth in Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina. Several leading manufacturers have entrusted us with representing them in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina,” said Kirk Sandifer, CEO. Jacksonville Fla.—Cain

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 30, 2022

Brian Warren, EVP of sales and marketing, will assume the role of president of Foss Floors. “It’s It’s hard to believe that in 2006, when AJ Nassar asked me to join the company, Foss had no flooring business and no facilities in Georgia,” DeGrace said. industry leader in non-woven flooring products.”.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 14, 2023

“Our distribution partners offer local stock, sales, marketing, logistical support and a team that is dedicated to commercial customers.” John Allen, vice president of sales at William M. Our entire leadership and sales team is enthusiastic about this new partnership with AHF Contract. Bird, concurred. The post William M.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2023

—Lucida Surfaces, designer and manufacturer of innovative flooring solutions, continues to expand its sales team with the appointment of Yehuda Fisch as the new regional sales manager in the Southeast. “We are confident that his expertise and passion will drive our sales success in the Southeast. .

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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. Georgia Trend is the magazine of Georgia business, politics and economic development and is the only statewide business publication.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 18, 2022

We are proud to bring the ProFlex line of products to our customers,” said Jaco Kruger, director of sales, East Bay Supply Co, “Through this line, we can provide an even stronger and more comprehensive offering to our customers with residential, industrial and commercial projects. .

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2023

Metcalf is the co-founder of Metcalf Advisory, a consulting agency that assists businesses with strategic planning, sales system optimization and data-based decision-making. Perren is the deputy commissioner for technical education for the Technical College System of Georgia.

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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. Prior to becoming CEO in 2006, his management responsibilities at Shaw included sales and marketing, international businesses and operations. Born in Macon, Ga.,

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

Gundlach Company as a tool sales representative. In addition to being a CTI, Roberts is a CTI evaluator and volunteers to help educate younger tile setters at various NTCA workshops and at The Georgia Skills CEFGA. Woody Sanders CTI #1295. Sanders is principal of DW Sanders Tile & Stone in Marietta, Ga.

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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. We teach them the standards, then we test them.”. In addition to its classes, CTEF also has a certification program.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 8, 2024

Siegel Company now represents Johnson Hardwood in the following territories: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and eastern portions of Tennessee. Clint Haselhorst, vice president of sales and marketing, R.A. Welch and continued through to the end of 2023—entails the following moves: The R.A.

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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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Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 22, 2018

From management to sales, or from customer service to the warehouse, each team helps to carry out our day-to-day processes. Architectural Ceramic’s sales associate and designer, Casey Terrell asked herself, how can I use a trendy material for my client in a new way? But, what role do each of us at AC play? Results That Matter.

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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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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

APRIL 23, 2018

April 23, 2018 – Fishman Flooring Solutions , a leading distributor of flooring and flooring installation products, has presented ARDEX Americas with its 2017 Vendor Partner Award, recognizing the company for its contributions to Fishman’s sales growth. ARDEX has multiple sales representatives in each of Fishman’s five regions.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 15, 2023

“The Statements members are all industry peers and while we are further equipping them for success at this year’s conference, we are also giving them the opportunity to get to know each other better,” said Patrick Warren , vice president of residential sales, dealer and showrooms for Dal-Tile.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 5, 2022

a flooring distributor headquartered here, will become a supplier for AHF Flooring’s Hartco branded products in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama, beginning June 21, 2022. —Cain & Bultman, Inc., The addition will expand Cain & Butlman’s portfolio of hard surface products.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Atlanta—Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has revealed a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024 , which will take place April 22-25, 2024, here at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2023

“Our overall goal is to provide stable pricing and readily available stateside inventory while working in tandem with our Chinese manufacturing operations,” said Dick Quinlan, vice president of sales and marketing. “In Our extensive product line will be made here, for here,” said Mike Ward, vice president of sales. independence.”

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 29, 2020

5-7 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. based interior designers and to expand its sales across North America. is very much our target market for sales expansion,” said Andreas Michael, marketing and communications manager at XL Flooring. While not a new market for us, the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 29, 2022

AHF Products has continued to invest in our domestic operations since our inception three years ago,” said Chris King, senior vice president, sales and marketing, AHF Products. “We Products that are made locally ensure that resources, as well as a sense of pride, remain in North Georgia. .; West Plains, Mo.; and Titusville, Pa.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Cain & Bultman, a flooring distributor servicing Florida, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina, introduced the Summit Flex LVT collection under the Norwood Hill Signature Series brand. . It is available in the entire Cain & Bultman footprint: Florida, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina. Jacksonville, Fla.—

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Floor Covering News

JULY 24, 2020

When helping a consumer find her ideal floor, experts say retail sales associates need to consider several factors, including the consumer’s lifestyle and the room in which the flooring is being installed. Today’s consumers are gravitating toward the longer, wider look. Pictured is Cali Vinyl Longboards in North Shore oak.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 22, 2023

Dunn and Logue said they plan to visit the Georgia location of Joni & Friends to take part in one of their retreats. The money was raised by Alliance retail members. Visit fcnews.net and see the Floor Covering News April 3 edition for more on the Alliance Flooring 26th annual convention.)

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Floor Covering News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As part of Mannington Mills’ ongoing support of communities in which it’s located, the company recently presented the Madison-Morgan County (Georgia) Boys & Girls Club with a donation of $50,000 for its new building capital campaign, plus Mannington Commercial LVT and carpet for its new space. Salem, N.J.—As

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Tile Talk

MARCH 12, 2013

So imagine my excitement when I was selected to participate as a panelist in an educational session for tile and stone professionals, Selling Tile: The Internet, the Industry & the Consumer, during Coverings 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. At Coverings 2012, Bill Buyok shares tips on How a Social Media Presence Improves Retail Sales.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 2, 2021

Mohawk is celebrating two North Georgia “Best of the Best” wins. ” Voting for the North Georgia awards, which took place in late 2020, included businesses in Catoosa, Dade, Gordon, Murray, Walker and Whitfield counties. Calhoun, Ga.— This is the first year the competition included an employer category.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 15, 2023

“The big advantage of digital printing is you can change your décor on the fly, but if your texturing cannot follow, you don’t have that huge advantage,” said Floris Koopmans, sales director, Unilin. “So That one is ticketed for United Surfaces Solutions, the private-label manufacturer in northwest Georgia.

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Architectural Ceramics

JUNE 8, 2018

This year took place in Atlanta, Georgia. For further questions about the tile featured here, or to place a tile order, please contact sales@architecturalceramics.com. Last year, world-wide vendors came together for “the global tile and stone experience” hosted in Orlando, Florida. Join our newsletter here.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 12, 2021

Some of the roles include accounting, logistics, product development, marketing, HR, sales and operations. Today, as president and CEO of Nonn’s, he runs the largest independent flooring operation in Wisconsin, approaching close to $100M in sales. director of sales, O’Krent Floors. Gail Forster, sales/design, Precision Flooring.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 17, 2021

FCNews research showed the category generated $6.589 billion in sales in 2020 —an industry-leading 21.3% The recent pandemic has played a huge role in the unprecedented rise of resilient sales,” explained Steve Ehrlich, vice president of sales and marketing, Novalis. increase over 2019’s $5.433 billion.

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Focus Floors and Furnishings

APRIL 8, 2013

Also in the 1960s Milliken, the most powerful textile company in the USA, bought a Lagrange, Georgia based carpet manufacturer called Callaway. Milliken took one of their young bright employees, a Georgia Tech graduate, Ray Anderson and sent him to Europe to explore their technology and further expansion into carpet.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Youngerman’s floor covering career spanned well over 50 years before retiring as vice president of sales for Columbus Mills. His first sales position was with Colonial Distributors in Brooklyn, N.Y. Missing the soft surface side of the business, he returned to Georgia to complete his career at Columbus.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 9, 2021

According to Armstrong, the following service changes will become effective July 4, 2021: Belknap-Haines , which currently distributes Armstrong products from Maine to Georgia, will expand to serve the remainder of Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Eastern Ohio, including Columbus and Cleveland.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Our product offering and approach to the market helps our retail partners enjoy higher sales tickets, better margins and a more profitable business.”. We have great sales reps who really take good care of us, and they also are very good at making sure that if we have any issues or claims they get them taken care of.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 5, 2021

What he witnessed in 1986… “In the 1980s there were hundreds of small carpet mills scattered across northwest Georgia, and carpet and rugs comprised about 80% of the flooring sold in the U.S. A major difference from that era was the sales channels. ” Q&A. What would you say was the first sea change post-1986?

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