By Steven Feldman

DALTON—Beaulieu of America, the largest carpet-only manufacturer in North America, is not letting the economy get in the way of its momentum. The company continues to refresh itself with new products, programs and merchandising that resonate with consumers... more

Hoechst Fibers held a reception at the Ritz Carlton Hotel during the Chicago winter market in January of 1979 and retailers, distributors and manufacturers attended... more

LANCASTER, PA.—Hollywood legends Lucille Ball, James Dean, Dean Martin and Marlon Brando are the first stars to participate in Armstrong’s new print advertising campaign promoting its laminate floors... more

DALTON—To help ensure its position as a leader in the industry, the business world and the communities in which it has operations, Shaw Industries announced the formation of a Growth & Sustainability Council... more

By Sarah Zimmerman

The ever-changing economy and consumer bring new business challenges, such as responding to the way customers shop today... more

Over the years, the flooring industry has voluntary created a number of environmental programs and initiatives as well as taken the lead role in helping to create them... more

RESTON, VA.—Kentucky’s Tygarts State Forest in Carter County is growing new woodlands, thanks to a major treeplanting joint project by Armstrong and the Hardwood Forestry Fund (HFF)... more

It was almost 30 years ago—Jan. 7, 1979, to be exact—that the industry attended the City of Hope’s Golden Torch of Hope Award Banquet in the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago. The event was held during the Chicago winter market and honored Peter Spirer, president of Horizon Industries... more

By Sarah Zimmerman

SAVANNAH, GA.—After taking the network private 24 months ago and bringing in gross sales of more than $1.1 billion, ReSource Commercial Flooring Network recently welcomed 170 members and suppliers to Network Exchange 2008, its second annual members/owners conference here... more

VIKEN, SWEDEN—Välinge and Classen have reached an agreement which ends their legal disputes related to fold down patent rights and creates a framework that allows easier access to the respective 5G and Megaloc technologies for future licenses... more