ANN ARBOR, MICH.—NSF International, the company that helped spearhead the development of the carpet and resilient sustainability assessment standards— NSF-140 and -332, respectively— has made it easier to better understand what it takes to make... more

COLUMBIA, MD.—Becoming certified, no matter the discipline, is not easy. Recognizing that those who pass its technician-based certificate courses should be given a way to promote their accomplishment, the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) has introduced its... more

Mike Zoellner, Vice President of Marketing Services for Mohawk Industries, has been appointed Chair of the Market Issues Committee for the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI). Zoellner has been a member of the committee for the last five years, and has spent... more

WASHINGTON—Members of the Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI) were on Capitol Hill recently as part of an annual reception saluting the Georgia delegation. This year’s reception was the most highly-attended in the event’s five-year history... more

By Steven Feldman

CABO SAN LUCAS, LOS CABOS, MEXICO—When the National Floorcovering Association (NFA) convened for its spring conclave here April 28 to May 1, winds of change—as in to the bylaws— were in the air. But in the end, the 31 members in attendance who braved the swine flu scare opted to... more

PALM SPRINGS, CALIF.—At its recent 64th Annual Convention and Exhibition here, the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) elected Jeff Jones of Sani- Sheen System in Oklahoma City, Okla., president. He is a second-generation rug specialist and... more

By Sarah Zimmerman

LONG BEACH, CALIF.—The economic decline, which has no doubt affected all industries— including floor covering—has not come as a complete loss, as shown at this year’s National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Wood Flooring Expo & Educational Conference. Though several businesses have been hurt and even forced to... more

WASHINGTON – iVEX Protective Packaging Inc. (iVEX) has joined the North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) as an Associate Member. NALFA Associate Members are corporations, partnerships, proprietorships or... more

HARTFORD, CONN.— “With all of the negative talk about the economy and the business environment, this evening is a very positive event, where we can recognize both the people and the installations that make the floor covering business so enjoyable.” So said Leggett & Platt’s Jon Thierfeld, who serves as... more

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the largest tile contractors association in the world, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring with an overall goal to support Starnet members in the development of... more