In case you haven’t noticed, the green movement is about the only thing that has continued to gain momentum during this economic recession.... more

By Emily Hooper

PHOENIX—More than ever, today’s business owners are looking for financial guidance, as they try to streamline their operations to cope with an unpredictable market. Beyond Quickbooks and a CPA is B2B CFO, a firm geared toward... more

Here’s a great photo, taken 38 years ago, marking the opening of the new headquarters building of the Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI) in Dalton. At the podium officiating over the ribbon-cutting ceremony is... more

By Steven Feldman

AUSTIN, TEX.—FEI Group, the organization formerly known as Floor Expo, is expanding. The formation of a kitchen and bath cabinetry group, known as KBX, may be the group’s first foray outside... more

DALTON—Shaw Hospitality Group and La Quinta Inns & Suites have partnered to keep more than 30 tons of carpet from landfills during five La Quinta hotels renovations in Texas, South Carolina, Tennessee and Florida. Shaw was specified earlier... more

DALTON—New formulas, packaging and merchandising has revamped the line of Mohawk’s FloorCare Essentials to help give the cleaning and maintenance products greater appeal to consumers. Some of the new-and-improved products in the line include... more

It was July 1987 when the Flex program was launched and the participating groups announced it at a press conference. It took a lot of planning, a lot of preparation and a lot of hard work by these people to get the job done. Shown here, from left, are... more

BAAR, SWEDEN—In a move aimed at streamlining processes, generating synergies and harmonizing its brand image worldwide, Pergo’s U.S. and European operations have been merged into one business unit under... more

TEMPLE, TEX.—Wilsonart Flooring has developed two new laminate flooring industry exclusives. For the first time, effective since Sept. 1, the company’s residential flooring products are now covered with a warranty for impact resistance, reinforcing the high pressure laminate (HPL) advantage over... more

By Matthew Spieler

When it comes to keeping carpet clean, mills have some clause in their warranties tying it to proper maintenance. But, as industry standards on maintenance become more accepted by leading private and public organizations around the country, manufacturers are either... more