Industry News
Friday, November 14, 2025
Tarkett Wins 9 Marketing Awards Across MarCom, dotCOMM International Competitions
SOLON, OH, OCTOBER 20, 2025 — Global flooring manufacturer Tarkett has once again been recognized for excellence in marketing and communications, earning five MarCom Awards and four... more
New American National Standard Published: ANSI/IICRC S410
Las Vegas, NV – SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announces the publication of a new American National Standard - ANSI/IICRC S410 Standard for Professional Cleaning of the Built Environment for... more
Coverings 2026 Announces Event Registration and Keynote with Gary Sinise
Oct. 30, 2025 – LAS VEGAS – Coverings (www.coverings.com), the largest and preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has officially opened registration for its return to... more
Duro-Design Launches Complete Line of Premium Cork Flooring for Residential and Commercial Spaces
Laval, Quebec, October 28 — Duro-Design, a leader in sustainable and high-performance flooring solutions, is proud to announce its complete line of cork flooring products, combining natural beauty, durability, and environmental responsibility for... more
ASID NJ designXPO Attracts Top Designers and Exhibitors and Breaks All Recent Records
HOLMDEL, NJ, Oct. 20, 2025 – The New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)’s annual trade show, now titled designXPO, broke recent records for attendance (almost 240) and exhibitors (79), which encompassed the... more
Tarkett Hosts Inaugural WorkLife Summit, A Collective Effort to Shape Next Chapter of Commercial Real Estate
SOLON, OH, OCTOBER 16, 2025 — Global flooring manufacturer Tarkett recently wrapped on its inaugural WorkLife Summit. The two-day summit brought together nearly 30 workplace and multifamily professionals—including architects, designers and... more
Fishman Flooring Solutions Raises the Bar on Workplace Safety
BALTIMORE, MD., October 20, 2025 – Fishman Flooring Solutions, a leading distributor of flooring and flooring installation supplies, has taken its emphasis on workplace safety to a higher level. On September 27, 2025, the company began holding weekly safety meetings involving... more
Jonathan Stanley appointed to L.E.A.R.N. Board of Directors
SOLON, OH, OCTOBER 13, 2025 — Jonathan Stanley, director of education and government strategies for Tarkett North America, has been appointed to a two-year term on the L.E.A.R.N. Board of Directors. The non-profit organization, whose acronym stands for... more
IICRC Welcomes 3 New Board Members
Las Vegas, NV – October 6, 2025 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announces the election of five director positions for the 2025-2026 Board of Directors.
Official elections were held during... more
Tarkett Adds 12 Vibrant Colors to its VCT II Collection
SOLON, OH, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 — Tarkett, a world leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, has introduced 12 accent colors to its VCT II collection. The new colors—spanning all shades of the rainbow—allow for playful creativity in schools and... more