Industry News
Friday, October 31, 2025



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 



ANSI/IICRC S900 Standard Newly Published, Out Now
Las Vegas, NV – SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announces the publication of a new American National Standard - ANSI/IICRC S900 Standard for Professional Remediation of... more 



Tarkett Appoints New Senior Directors for its Soft Surface, Sales Operations Teams
SOLON, OH, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 — Global flooring manufacturer Tarkett announced a new addition to its Commercial Strategy and Development team, welcoming Antonio Bucca as senior director, product management, soft surface. Having been with Tarkett in... more 


NWFA Announces Leadership Transition as Brett Miller Departs for New Industry Role
St. Charles, MO – October 14, 2025 – The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) today announced that Brett Miller will be departing the organization on October 31, 2025 to pursue a new opportunity within the wood flooring industry. Miller has served NWFA for the past... more 


