SHANGHAI, CHINA—Frank Hurd, vice president, and Jeff Carrier, sustainability/IAQ program manager, for the Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI), recently met with representatives of the Chinese Carpet Industry Association (CCIA) here. The trip was designed to... more

Eliane Ceramic Tiles didn’t become the largest producer of tile material in Brazil (and one of the largest manufacturers in the entire world) by overlooking current world trends, both from a style standpoint… and, an ecological one. For years, the firm has been focused on... more

Now more than ever, flooring retailers are finding the value of alignment. Some choose retail groups, others opt for manufacturer or distributor organizations. But it is inarguable that alignment provides advantages the average independent simply does not have... more

By Emily Hooper

With consumer confidence wavering in the wake of the last few years, buyers need more than motivation to make a purchase. She needs assurance the product on which she is spending her hard earned money will perform as she expects. Unfortunately, the salesperson’s word is not enough... more

When it comes to accomplishing an assignment as large as developing a building information modeling (BIM) standard for the United States¸ it helps to define the scope of the project. The National Building Information Modeling Standard-United StatesTM (NBIMS) Executive Committee has come up with an easy graphic, called... more

A leading carpet manufacturer has welcomed new research that suggests that what’s under our feet in a retail outlet may influence whether or not we buy products on display. It’s a finding, according to DESSO, that could have... more

This photo was taken in September 1987 at the Harrogate Carpet Fair in the U.K., where 3M held a huge Scotchgard banquet that attracted many British and American executives. Shown here are, from left, Bernard ten Hoevel of Intercontuft; Reg Burnett of RBI; Chas Sydney of the Atlanta Merchandise Mart; Sy Cohen of... more

PAPINEAUVILLE, QUEBEC, CANADA—In these tough economic times consumers are searching all over for that diamond in the rough to help make things a little easier. And, while it may not be a diamond, end users have a chance to buy... more

SAINT-GEORGES, QUEBEC, CANADA—Boa-Franc, maker of Mirage hardwood floors, has unveiled a sales event mill officials say will have consumers “falling in love” with its products... more

By Louis Iannaco

In the Southeast, as in other regions of the country, the biggest sellers continue to depend upon the economy. Michael Barrows, vice president of residential sales for Atlanta Flooring Design Centers, said, “I’ve seen the trend going toward... more