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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
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Like any two teams striving toward great goals, Mapei and the Syphonica Toscanini orchestra were destined to meet. The orchestra is comprised of 200 talented musicians from different countries and is led by Lorin Maazel, one of the world’s great conductors... more
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By Sunil Taneja Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada—Leverage. Archimedes discovered long ago that all it takes is a little leverage to move the world. In this case, a little logistics leverage is allowing Jeff Booth and Rob Banks, founders of BuildDirect... more
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By K.J. Quinn Exotic wood species represent only a fraction of the flooring industry. But don’t tell that to Wood Flooring International (WFI). The Burlington, N.J... more
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By Liz McKay More than 35 million people who reside in the U.S. are 65 or older. About 80% of women between the ages of 25 to 34 are frequent Web surfers, and at least one in five Americans speak a language other than English at home... more
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By Liz McKay Retail sales in the U.S. began a steady decline in the middle of July, and the flooring industry did not escape unscathed... more
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I have just visited the Web sites of a major hard surface floor covering manufacturer and a major hard surface flooring national association... more
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By Matthew Spieler Hicksville, N.Y.—Until recently, protecting the environment has primarily been a concern of manufacturers and large corporations. Lately though, advancing technologies have brought the green movement directly to Main Street businesses and consumers... more
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This photo really goes back, 53 years. Sam O’Krent of O’Krent’s Abbey Flooring Center in San Antonio, Tex., wrote, “I just ran across an old photo of my grandfather’s and thought you might be interested... more
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Kennesaw, Ga.—Solutia is stepping into 2007 with a new By The Foot marketing campaign. The new direction in branding will reach retailers, manufacturers and consumers through a variety of channels, including Web, point of purchase, advertising, public relations and online communities... more
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