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By Matthew Spieler Las Vegas—Green was certainly a key theme among many of the carpet companies and fiber suppliers exhibiting at Surfaces 2007. But due to advances in manufacturing technology the category is rapidly regaining its position as a fashion leader... more
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By Steven Feldman Las Vegas—Kraus, the integrated global manufacturer of carpet and fiber and a leading North American distributor of hard surface flooring, has launched a new corporate identity while streamlining its branding program... more
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This photo was taken during the 1979 Chicago winter market at a reception by Hoechst. The fiber company drew a huge crowd of manufacturers, distributors and retailers at its Ritz Carlton soiree... more
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By Steven Feldman Las Vegas—Surfaces served as the springboard for Wilsonart Flooring to take the wraps off its new Synergy program. The initiative is designed to strengthen relationships with its best customers, according to Curt Thompson, president... more
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By Steven Feldman Houston—Abbey Carpet is now Abbey Carpet and Floor. The new corporate identity, complete with an updated, fashion-forward logo, follows an industry-wide trend that more accurately reflects the range of products retailers sell today... more
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By Liz McKay Dallas—Mohawk ColorCenter, 33 years old and now approximately 1,800 members strong, each year continues to find something new to add to the industry’s “oldest co-branding program... more
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By Matthew Spieler Las Vegas—At the turn of the new millennium, a European study showed that laminate flooring features numerous environmentally friendly qualities inheritantly built in... more
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In October of 1978, the Greater Cincinnati Floor Covering Association (GCFCA) held a President’s Night dinner meeting that featured a panel of three top mill executives. The SRO audience heard the industry leaders give their outlook for 1979... more
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St. Louis—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Industry Research Foundation has contracted with the University of Wisconsin to conduct an environmental impact study on solid hardwood flooring... more
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St. Louis—Concrete moisture and how it affects floor coverings and related materials such as glue has become such a problem the American Concrete Institute (ACI) has issued the “Guide for Concrete Slabs That Receive Moisture-Sensitive Flooring Materials... more
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