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Tarkett Introduces Acczent™ Chambray to Portfolio of Durable Vinyl Sheet Products
SOLON, OH, JULY 29, 2025 — Tarkett, a world leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, has further expanded its Acczent™ heterogeneous vinyl sheet portfolio with the new Acczent Chambray collection. Featuring 22 new colors inspired by... more



NWFA Appoints Stephanie Owen as President and Chief Executive Officer
ST. CHARLES, MO (July 23, 2025) – The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) today announced that Stephanie Owen has been appointed as the new President and CEO. This follows an extensive search process led by a volunteer selection committee and unanimous approval by the... more



Tarkett Once Again Achieved the EcoVadis Platinum Medal
SOLON, OH, JULY 17, 2025 — Tarkett, a world leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, has been awarded the prestigious platinum medal for the 2nd year in a row by EcoVadis, a leading platform for assessing... more



IICRC Seeks Volunteers for Standards’ Revisions - IICRC S540, S590, and S800
LAS VEGAS – August 01, 2025 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is seeking volunteers to serve on consensus bodies for the development of three revised Standards... more



NTCA Releases Spanish-Language Trowel and Error Video
Jackson, MS, July 28, 2025 - The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is proud to announce the release of a Spanish-language version of its widely respected training video, Trowel and Error, to support... more



2025 NWFA Wood Floor of the Year Winners Announced
ST. CHARLES, MO (July 16, 2025) The National Wood Flooring Association has announced the winners of its 2025 Wood Floor of the Year Awards. The awards were developed to encourage and recognize innovative craftsmanship and... more



Tarkett Demonstrates Marketing Prowess with 11 International Awards
SOLON, OH, JULY 15, 2025 — Illustrative of the company’s brand and marketing leadership, Tarkett was recently recognized in two international creative award competitions—the Hermes Creative Awards and the... more



Coverings 2026 Announces Dates, Location and Opens Submissions for Annual Awards Programs
Aug. 19, 2025 – LAS VEGAS – Coverings (www.coverings.com), the largest and preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has announced that Coverings 2026 will take place... more
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Daltile Celebrates 78 Years of Made in the USA
Dallas, TX – July 2, 2025 – Spanning over seven decades of domestic production, Daltile serves the market today as the nation’s largest manufacturer and marketer of tile for both residential and... more



Mannington Mills Awards Five Stand On A Better World Scholarships
SALEM, NJ, June 16, 2025—In recognition of their dedication to local community service, Mannington Mills has awarded “Stand on A Better World” scholarships to five students—three in New Jersey and two in Georgia. This scholarship program, now in its 19th year in... more