Cincinnati—“In my entire career I’ve never seen anything explode and penetrate the market like this.” So said Howard Brodsky, co-CEO, CCA Global Partners, in discussing the green movement that seemingly gains momentum by the day... more

When it comes to environmental friendliness, Mohawk may best be known for being the largest recycler of plastic soda bottles as well as the first manufacturer to use a bio-based polymer in its residential carpet fibers... more

The year 2006 started with a bang and ended with a fizzle. Eighteen months ago, the industry as a whole was riding a wave of prosperity that carried over from 2005... more

Hicksville, N.Y.—A decade’s worth of legal wrangling and lawsuits over whose patents are legitimate came to an end... more

Hicksville, N.Y—Less than a month after closing it doors, the management and employees of Wood Flooring International (WFI) have regrouped to form Brandywine International Hardwood.

Launched Nov... more

(Editor’s note: This is the third in a n eight-part series tracking the progress of a well-established, successful retailer that joined Flooring America in April. Each installment covers a different aspect of how the buying group helped the dealer improve its business.)... more

LANCASTER, Pa., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Armstrong World Industries, Inc. won a patent lawsuit brought by Pergo, Inc. and Pergo (Europe) AB... more

By Sarah Zimmerman

Commercial continues to be the selling point in the ceramic arena according to mills in the segment. With the housing market down and residential maintaining an uncertain rebound, manufacturers stay positive, turning to trends to drive business in 2008... more

Allies at Allied. During the 1986 winter market, this fearless foursome attended Allied Chemical’s showroom party in the Atlanta Merchandise Mart. Toasting the party, the showroom, Allied and the new year are, from left, Al Wahnon of Floor Covering News; Herb Wolk of Cadillac Carpet, Westbury, N.Y... more

Karndean International recently introduced its new Pittsburgh facility to retailers. Guests enjoyed a night of refreshments and learned about the mill’s range of tiles, woodplanks and design components that were showcased... more