By Sarah Zimmerman

NASHVILLE, TENN.—Alliance Flooring’s recent winter convention not only attracted 10% more members spanning all four divisions— CarpetsPlus, Carpetland, Floorco and Color Tile— than last year, but more importantly created a unique networking venue where those attendees could share best practices... more

By Sarah Zimmerman

Orlando, Fla.—In its 51st year, Abbey Carpet & Floor dedicated its annual convention to “the future and hope, not the past and fear,” announced Steve Silverman, president and COO, who looked to help members gain market share, increase profitability and add value in 2009... more

CALHOUN, GA — March 20, 2009 — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today announced a significant step forward for fiber and carpet innovation. Previously classified as polyester, the FTC has recognized that PTT fiber, the fiber used in Mohawk SmartStrand® carpets and that DuPont sells under the brand name Sorona,® is worthy of its own subclass called ‘triexta’... more

ATLANTA— Flooring certified to the GreenGuard Environmental Institute’s (GEI) “Children & Schools” standard has been approved by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as an alternative pathway to gain credit... more

NEW YORK—Going green is one thing, communicating it is quite another. “Going Green: Outstanding Green Business Practices,” from the publisher of PR News not only shows how to smartly communicate efforts, it includes a wide range of strategies for greening your business... more

ADAIRSVILLE, GA.—Beaulieu of America’s BOLYU Contract and Cambridge Commercial divisions have cataloged all their green products using ecoScorecard from Viridity. The popular Web-based tool evaluates products based on their environmental characteristics for five of the most-used green building rating systems... more

CHICAGO—Mohawk Industries’ commitment to green extends through all its divisions. The green movement itself actually started on the commercial side of the building industry, and the company’s contract division, The Mohawk Group, has been there since the beginning... more

HANNOVER, GERMANY—At Domotex 2009, Dow unveiled its new flooring business. At the Dow Flooring Technology Centre, the company showcased a range of sustainable solutions that address the growing needs of the flooring industry... more

DALTON—Flowers are blooming and bees (and dragon flies) are buzzing. In coordination with Shaw Industries’ second sponsorship of the 2009 HGTV Green Home Giveaway, the company is launching its biggest promotion yet, “Spring is Green.”... more

DALTON GA, March 16, 2009— Selling Bliss by Beaulieu™ carpet just got more “Blissful” thanks to the announcement of a new sales incentive program by Beaulieu of America. Dealers will earn a $200. American Express Gift Card for every 200 sq. yd. of any Bliss carpet style (except Bliss for Kids) they sell between April 1 and May 31, 2009. Sales verification must be post-marked by June 30, 2009... more