ATLANTA – June 23, 2017 – Interface was recently awarded the global Quiet Mark certification for superior noise reduction for its Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) products featuring Sound Choice™ backing. The company is the first flooring manufacturer and one of the first organizations headquartered in...read more

(Chicago, IL – June 2017) NeoCon has further established itself as the commercial design’s launch pad for forward-thinking ideas and products and most important annual forum for connecting leaders in the industry. It yet again proved that it is the world’s premier platform for commercial design as it took over The Mart from...read more

MIDLAND PARK, N.J., June 22, 2017 -- The New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) will hold The Science of Design: A Design Collaborative Symposium at Jersey City's Liberty Science Center on Monday, September 25. A short ferry ride from lower Manhattan, the Chapter invites all area trade, including...read more

(FLOWOOD, MS – June 21, 2017) The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is proud to announce the acceptance of two of its members, The Stuart Company and D.W. Sanders Tile & Stone Contracting, as Five Star Contractors...read more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri (June 20, 2017) – The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 14th home in partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment). The R.I.S.E. program builds custom, specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and...read more

CHICAGO – The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) has released two spring 2017 flooring industry reports, compiled by the Cleveland Research Company. These reports are available to...read more

Finale Emilia, 21 June 2017 – Consisting of three original and versatile collections due to be officially launched at this year’s Cersaie in Bologna, ABK’s new Crossroad range stands out for its unique blend of materials and colours and marks a new milestone in minimalist style surfaces. Chalk, Wood and Brick, the three individual collections in...read more

Casalgrande, 26 June 2017 – “Free your imagination” is the invitation from CIR those who want to experiment, invent and make each project unique and special. It’s an invitation that will be renewed at the next Cersaie, in Bologna from 25 to 29 September, where the Reggio Emilia company Cersaie will present new collections and new solutions, all strictly...read more

NEW YORK—Madera, a Brooklyn-born hardwood flooring company, is launching Titan. A sustainably harvested and locally made white oak floor of awesome proportion. Titan is crafted of Pennsylvania White Oak, custom milled on a project to project basis. The logs are sawn and milled using traditional woodworking techniques, extracted from the forests by...read more

LONDON—Hardwood flooring company Havwoods International is excited to introduce a new flooring solution ideal for large-scale developments in North America. In response to rising demand within the development sector and the launch of Havwoods International’s US operations, the UK-based flooring supplier presents...read more

Cartersville, Ga. – Patcraft’s newest carpet tile collection, Deconstructed Metal, is now available. Created through patent-pending manufacturing technology that exposes the primary backing as part of the product design, Deconstructed Metal products feature a depth of visual variance and texture that moves beyond...read more

(Grove City, PA, May 2017) Arisfor, LLC, a leading provider of coatings and sealers for a wide range of masonry and concrete surfaces, recently introduced its next-generation Multi-Surface Waterproofer (MSW). Using leading edge nanotechnology, the new Arisfor™ MSW forms a moisture barrier that integrates with...read more

CHICAGO -- Masland Contract expands the options for every aspect of the commercial contract business with its strong showings at NeoCon® 2017. Held from June 12-14, 2017 at The Mart in Chicago, NeoCon® has evolved into one of the most recognized and attended trade shows in the industry. The show continues to...read more

Boardwalk Collection features loop-tufting, hand-tufting, and felted yarns creating a montage of visual and textural luxury. Hand-crafted in premium wool, cotton, and viscose, this collection features a panoply of elegant textures and rich colors. Handmade in India...read more

Nothing is as durable as rubber or vinyl stair tread options. Vinyl flooring can provide a multitude of benefits including long-term savings, less chance of slipping and falling for you and your customers and easy to maintain surfaces staying sharp for years to come...read more

(Dayton, NJ – May 2017) Water damage to the flooring of several classrooms at The Fort Lee Elementary School, in Fort Lee, New Jersey School District had left education officials with a number of critical issues to address before students could return to classes. First, the removal and replacement of the...read more

Though the California drought may be coming to an end, homeowners have not stopped wanting waterwise landscaping solutions. In fact, artificial grass installations have never been more popular. The promise of having a picturesque green lawn without the maintenance and expensive water bills has been...read more

Known for its clean lines and geometric shapes in three distinct natural stones, the revamped version of Chapter 11 – Align carries on this same tradition with some exciting new additions. This updated version introduces two new field tile sizes, two mosaic patterns, and Drawn Stone elements that...read more

Lancaster, PA (June 2, 2017) – Ecore, a company that transforms reclaimed waste into performance surfaces that make people’s lives better, has added Jan Loeffler Bergen, president and CEO of Lancaster General Health system in Lancaster, Pa., to its Board of Directors. Bergen brings more than 30 years of healthcare experience including...read more

FOREST, VA.— May 2017 —Nydree Flooring fills its newly created Design Consultant role with new hire MacKenzie Garrison. As Design Consultant, Garrison will assist designers in product selection, offer customer support and handle sales for...read more

May 24, 2017, Bethany, Conn. -- LATICRETE, a manufacturer of globally-proven construction solutions for the building industry, has enlisted Lauren Albrecht as a Strategic Account Specialist for Retail, enhancing its Strategic Account Group. With five years of previous experience working with large retailers to build...read more

Bostik, Inc. (bostik.com/us), a world leader in specialty adhesives and installation systems for building construction, has announced that Ben Aulick has joined its staff as Architectural Specification Program Manager. In this position, which is new to Bostik, he will be developing and maintaining the firm’s...read more

Laurie Baatz, the Director of Market Development with HPS Schönox, is spearheading the company’s efforts to enhance support for the architecture and design community. The company is taking proactive steps to cover the continuum of product and technical support needed for the A&D sector through the project planning process all the way to professional floor installers and contractors. read more

Satya Tiwari, president of Surya, has been selected as a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award in the Southeast. The award honors outstanding business leaders who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their...read more

(Chicago, IL – June 2017) NeoCon has further established itself as the commercial design’s launch pad for forward-thinking ideas and products and most important annual forum for connecting leaders in the industry. It yet again proved that it is the world’s premier platform for commercial design as it took over The Mart from...read more

Las Vegas – June 12, 2017 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is adding a Science Symposium to its Technical Conference, held Aug. 9 – 11, at the Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, Mont. The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) will join the IICRC for a special discussion on...read more

Encompassing a powerful confluence of the latest products, trends and innovations, NeoCon® is the premier global platform for commercial interiors. Held June 12-14 at The Mart in Chicago, the three-day tradeshow and conference highlights thousands of game-changing new solutions for the workplace, hospitality, retail, healthcare, education, public space and...read more

CHICAGO – The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and the North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) have extended their partnership in 2017. The highly anticipated NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention with take place November 14-16, 2017 at...read more

Arley Wholesale, Inc., a family-owned, third generation wholesale supplier of ceramic, porcelain, stone, glass mosaic tiles and installation materials will be hosting its 15th Annual Arley Wholesale Tile & Stone Exposition on Tuesday, June 13th, at the historic Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in...read more

Las Vegas – May 18, 2017 – Early bird registration is now open for The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification’s (IICRC) second-annual technical conference, “The Summit at Lone Mountain.” Held August 9-11, 2017 at Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, Mont., The Summit will feature...read more