Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Tile, stone and design professionals across all segments of the industry can now register at no cost to attend Coverings 2024 by visiting Coverings.com. Industry professionals can submit their entries for both venerable award programs from now until Dec. 20, 2023, deadline. 20, 2023, deadline.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

JUNE 27, 2023

Firstly, the CTDA serves as an invaluable resource for the ceramic tile industry, providing Conestoga Tile with access to a wealth of knowledge and expertise. By connecting distributors with manufacturers and other industry stakeholders, the association enables meaningful partnerships and business opportunities.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 2, 2013

The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the Value of Pinterest. Therefore, it shouldnt be surprising that Coverings , always a step ahead of other industry-related shows, took the power of Pinterest and literally ran with it! Comment Policy. The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the. Tuesday, April 2, 2013.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

These recertifications demonstrate Mannington’s commitment to providing the highest quality and sustainable products in the industry. “At —Mannington Commercial’s Madison, Ga., operations have achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 and 9001 in 2023.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Professionals from all segments of the tile and stone industry can now easily register to attend Coverings 2023 at Coverings.com. The Coverings Rock Star Awards, the popular and annual “Emerging Leaders Program,” will recognize the best and brightest young talent in the tile and stone industry from the past year.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Andrew Smith, Mohawk Industries. Their dedication to the association, commitment to the industry and perspective they bring from different sectors of the business is invaluable. Members of CFI’s board of directors serve a three-year term and participate in monthly meetings that help shape association programs, policies and initiatives.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 23, 2020

CTEF provides education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry. Scheduling this first CTI hands-on testing event is a testament to the importance of CTEF’s mission and the support of the entire tile industry,” said Scott Carothers, director of certification and training for CTEF.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2023

Over the last several years, SPC has been driving the overall growth of the flooring industry— FCNews research shows that rigid core/SPC garnered 45.6% Originally based in New Jersey, Lux opened a West Coast branch with a 25,000-square-foot warehouse in City of Industry, Calif., of total resilient sales in 2021 and 34.8%

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Ceramics of Italy

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Research led to ever-more efficient plant and to the production of tiles with a high content of recyclable material and industrial waste. As early as 1999, the company’s experts began transforming production cycles with a focus on energy saving and the environment.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 7, 2020

The post States take varying approaches on essential construction policies appeared first on Floor Covering News. Gretchen Whitmer shut down all non-essential businesses, including construction. The state by state breakdown can be found here.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 19, 2023

Mohawk Industries has a long history of introducing sustainable products that have influenced consumer preferences. She has built consensus around key policies and practices and increased the scope and scale of how we measure progress toward our ESG goals. Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk However, that’s only part of our story.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 13, 2022

Each person on our team has something different to offer relative to the tile industry. Branch team support manager Nick McLaughlin, who just reached his 8th anniversary working at Louisville Tile, is also a member of the senior management team. It’s been a healthy experience,” McLaughlin said.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 19, 2024

At its 2023 annual meeting, the CRI board named Tim Baucom (president and CEO, Shaw Industries) as board vice chair. At the CRI Policy Committee meeting on January 17, Paul De C**k (president, Mohawk Industries) was introduced as a new board member.

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Ceramics of Italy

APRIL 5, 2024

Italcer Group has obtained UNI/PdR 125:2022 gender equality certification issued by Bureau Veritas based on the company’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and developing gender equality policies. In addition, the Group recently launched a series of welfare policies. Spray Dry S.p.A., Ceramica Fondovalle S.p.A. www.gruppoitalcer.it

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Floor Covering News

MAY 16, 2023

These are some of the terms used to describe the individuals who appear on FCNews ’ People Making a Difference list for 2023 , a yearly roundup of those shaping the industry in some form. No matter their company affiliation or title, many of the honorees share at least one thing in common: They are having an impact on the flooring industry.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 3, 2023

T he crippling shipping delays and logjams that plagued the flooring industry in the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and into the early part of 2022 have finally begun to subside. But a true industrial policy would accelerate the trend and increase U.S. manufacturing by 40% or 5 million jobs.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 26, 2024

Von Busch will be leading a team of esteemed industry professionals dedicated to driving excellence and innovation in the flooring sector. However, I think the new board is a diverse group that is talented and passionate about the floor covering industry.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 1, 2022

Now Dean Thompson, who has led RFCI for the past 15 years, is set to retire with industry veteran Bill Blackstock set to lead the charge into the future. I decided two years ago that, after 50-plus years in the industry, it was time to step aside. Also, RFCI has always positively impacted the membership and industry.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Out of what may seem like a vast ocean of potential candidates, five uniquely qualified nominees stood out beyond the rest in our search for movers and shakers in the flooring industry. From all walks of flooring—distribution, installation, retail and manufacturing—these five people under the age of 40 are pushing the industry forward.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 1, 2020

In order to help members better grasp the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and, more importantly, navigate through the aftermath, NWFA officially kicked off its virtual expo with an industry panel discussion to help members more fully understand the economic, legislative and industry ramifications. The good news is the U.S.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 27, 2022

One would think those issues would negatively impact any industry. flooring industry to post record gains as shoppers continued to spend on home improvements in lieu of lavish vacations. flooring industry went on a wild ride dating back to third quarter 2020, which carried through to the end of 2021. Supply chain disruptions.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 27, 2023

Dalton—Shaw Industries continues to add to its list of accolades this year, named to the list of Best Employers for Women 2023 by Forbes. Responses focused on general workplace recommendations, topics relevant to women and input regarding industry-peer employers.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 28, 2022

(Editor’s note: NAHB chief economist, Robert Dietz, provided this housing industry overview in the biweekly e-newsletter Eye on the Economy). The intended monetary policy path of the Federal Reserve is more accelerated than what NAHB had built into its initial 2022 forecast. Washington D.C.—An

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

MAY 5, 2016

This meeting gave us a great opportunity to give the government officials real-life and real-time information on the distribution industry and the negative impact of the Wage & Hour Division’s proposal not just on wholesale-distribution companies, but on the workers you employ and whom DoL claims to be helping.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

APRIL 29, 2014

Members rate up to three suppliers each on the following criteria: leadership, marketing, training, technology, communication, policies, and product shipment and support. Industry Insights' Congratulations again to Crossville on their well deserved award!

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Floor Covering News

JULY 20, 2023

This scam is rampant across the industry right now—it’s a huge issue,” said Kelby Frederick, owner of My Flooring America, based in Denton, Texas. Since our industry is antiquated in this area, the scammers know we are an easy target.” said their policy is simple but firm: they do not to take credit cards over the phone, period.

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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. Comment Policy. Labels: Coverings 2013 , stone , tile , trade show. Post a Comment. Newer Post.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As we conclude the first month of 2024, marked by extensive travel to various conventions and meetings within the flooring industry, it serves as a gentle reminder that our journey ahead is substantial. Engaging directly with stakeholders, our team acknowledges the pressing need for concerted efforts within the flooring industry.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 25, 2023

Their dedication to the association, commitment to the industry and perspective they bring from different sectors of the business is invaluable and we are grateful to have them serve on our board. “Don, Rod and Roland bring passion, wisdom and commitment to their work with CFI,” said Steve Abernathy, chief operating officer, WFCA.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 30, 2023

Aquafil is guided by a set of principles that urges the group to design better to do better, and has led the way for circular practices in the textiles industry such as the development of Econyl nylon, made 100% from nylon waste said to be able to be infinitely regenerated without losing quality and performance.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2023

Let’s explore this concept with real-world examples from other industries. Ritz-Carlton The Ritz-Carlton has a policy that empowers employees to spend up to $2,000 per day per guest to solve any customer problem. How it applies to the flooring industry: Empower your employees to solve customer problems.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 27, 2020

The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) said Mohawk’s leadership is spearheading an effort that will allow its customers to automatically join the WFCA to bring a more unified voice to the industry. Our members have shared their concerns with us because their businesses literally depend on finding a solution.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 5, 2023

Mohawk Industries has named Malisa Maynard chief sustainability officer. During her tenure at Mohawk, Malisa has facilitated collaboration across the business, championed new best practices and standardized existing ones,” said Jeffrey Lorberbaum, chief executive officer and chairman of the board of Mohawk Industries.

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Throughout the three-day convention, attendees will have the opportunity to educate themselves on trends impacting the industry, share best practices, deepen their relationships and engage with potential new sources of supply, according to show organizers. Register and learn more here.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

More recently, he served as special counsel to the Governor of New York State, where he oversaw federal and state government affairs policy experts and co-conceived the governor led US Climate Alliance.

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Tile Talk

MAY 7, 2013

If that weren’t enough, the organizers of Coverings also offered a wide-ranging conference program comprising more than 70 informative seminars and demonstration sessions targeting every segment of the industry, all free of charge, and many with CEU credits. Coatings by Sandberg features an aviation industry inspired coating.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 23, 2012

These industrial printers can be used for many types of tile and are not limited to only wood patterns. Events such as these further our thinking and here Ryan Fasan , is speaking about the advances that have been made with the ceramic tile industry. Comment Policy. Thats value! Its real and will be coming to market soon.

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