Industry News

LEWISVILLE, N.C., May 6, 2025 — Applications will be accepted between June 1 and June 30, 2025, for five professional grants from the Educational Foundation (EF) of IFDA, the International Furnishings and Design Association. Since 1968, this 78-year-old global design industry alliance has awarded... more

NEW YORK, May 5, 2025 – The New York Chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA NY), the 78-year-old global design industry alliance, is excited to announce the debut of the IFDA Social Club at Blatt Billiards on... more

Jackson, MS, May 2, 2025 – The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) proudly announced the winners of the 2025 NTCA Five-Star Contractor Project of the Year Awards during a special ceremony at Coverings on Thursday, May 1. These prestigious awards honor... more

Las Vegas, Nevada – May 1, 2025 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) recently participated in two highly impactful legislative fly-in events in Washington, D.C., underscoring the organization’s commitment to... more

SOLON, OH, APRIL 30, 2025 — Tarkett, a global flooring manufacturer with a large presence in the Atlanta metro area, recently earned two Atlanta Marketer of the Year (AMY) Awards, winning in the Website and Best Use of... more

May 1, 2025 – ORLANDO, Fla. – Coverings (coverings.com), the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has announced the winners of its annual Best Booth Awards at Coverings 2025. The awards program celebrates... more

April 30, 2025 – ORLANDO, Fla. – Coverings (coverings.com), the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has bestowed Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards to... more

Las Vegas, NV — The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) extends its deepest gratitude to Joe Dobbins for his remarkable three decades of leadership and service. Joe has been instrumental in shaping... more

SOLON, OH, APRIL 23, 2025 — Tarkett, a world leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, recently released its 2024 Sustainability Statement, fully audited by independent third parties. Tarkett is the first global company in its sector to meet... more

Dallas, TX – April 22, 2025 – In recognition of Earth Day 2025, sister brands Daltile, Marazzi, and American Olean are highlighting some of the many sustainable features of their products, processes, and... more