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Metroflor realizes flooring has not been forgotten when it comes to today’s green-minded consumer. Constantly looking for ways to reduce its environmental footprint, the company prides itself on eco-conscious practices, offering green products and its continual environmental evolution... more
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Seattle Times reports iFloor files Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. For full story... more
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When Fritz Industries began manufacturing Fritztile in 1961, words and phrases like “sustainability,” “water efficiency” and “LEED Green Build Rating System” were not on the radar in the scheme of building design and construction... more
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US Floors, through its EcoFloors Collection, turns eco-friendly resources such as cork and bamboo into beautiful floors. Eco- friendly resources are sustainable and rapidly renewable... more
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This is a rare photo of Dan Schoen, left, president of Kaufman Carpet, the multi-store retail specialty chain, receiving an award from Gene Barwick, chairman of E. T. Barwick Industries. Schoen was honored at a banquet tendered by the United Jewish Appeal in June of 1970... more
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FT. WORTH, TEX.—The urethane division of Leggett & Platt has launched what the company calls a new, environmentally sound “Green Comfort” marketing program... more
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DALTON—With gas prices still high and global warming on the minds of so many Americans, ideas for greener living are becoming increasingly important to consumers. To that end, Shaw Industries and Mohawk Industries both recently participated in the unveiling of two green homes... more
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By Barbara McClendon, Hardwood Forestry FundKate Hopkins is a high-end customer with a real concern for the environment. She wants to take her designer’s advice and use hardwood floors in her house remodel but worries about the impact on the environment... more
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In recent weeks, a wave of fear and pessimism propagated by the world financial crisis has stolen the headlines, gripped the nation and challenged our movement... more
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The results of a federal agency investigation into the competitiveness of U.S. hardwood flooring and hardwood plywood imports was released Sept. 16 by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The study was conducted to better understand import challenges facing the industry... more
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