CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIF.— Bentley Prince Street is taking a significant step toward its goal of becoming a completely sustainable enterprise by 2020 by launching a new carpet tile backing line using next-generation thermoplastic technology... more

By Louis Iannaco

How viable are fiber brands? According to carpet mills and fiber suppliers, because of what they represent to the consumer, fiber brands have enjoyed a resurgence in recent years... more

SPARTANSBURG, PA.— Clear Lake Lumber recently announced a new flooring division— Clear Lake Living—to focus on serving independent dealers using its state-of-the-art logistics and IT system... more

At the 1979 winter market in the Atlanta Merchandise Mart, the Southern Floor Covering Association held a reception and this quintet was among the revelers. From left, are Bill Orders of Orders Tile & Distributing Co.; June and Al Gussin, president of Trend/Roxbury, and the Warren J... more

BARNWELL, S.C.—Formica Flooring has inked a deal with Denver Hardwood to distribute its products in parts of the Southwest. Denver Hardwood will provide dual distribution alongside Darant in Colorado and New Mexico, the latter through its affiliated Rio Grande Flooring Distributors... more

ATLANTA—One of the services provided by Wools of New Zealand to its brand partners is the presentation of an annual color forecast and trend collection for carpets... more

KENNESAW, GA.—Through May 16 carpet retail salespeople have the opportunity to earn twice the rewards points if they sell a Mohawk residential style carpet made with Wear-Dated carpet fiber... more

Baar (Switzerland), March 2008 – The Republic of Congo has approved the forest management plan set up by Danzer Group’s subsidiary Industrie Forestière d’Ouesso (IFO). Government officials, NGOs and representatives of the local population have agreed to the forest management plan... more

Chicago, IL — Spotting Solutions introduces a new fundraising program designed specifically for professional carpet cleaners to use to help raise money for community organizations and market their businesses at the same time... more

DALTON GA, March 17, 2008 — The show will go on, despite what Mother Nature can whip up, according to executives at Beaulieu of America... more