WASHINGTON - The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) will hold the first session of its Installer Certification School on Feb. 23-24, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pa... more

PHILADELPHIA—Inner-city teenagers were given a boost by local professionals including members of INSTALL Philadelphia & Vicinity who donated time and materials to build the Allied Health High School... more

During December, STAR FLOORING and DESIGN, a major retailer located in Wichita, Kansas hosted a KARASTAN two-day woven and patterned carpet workshop. The intensive, hands-on installation training involved working in modules that are 18-feet by 24-feet to install difficult woven patterned carpets... more

By Sarah Zimmerman

To say, “I’ve been installing for over 30 years,” just doesn’t cut it in today’s market, according to industry experts... more

ATLANTA—With the next installment of the nation’s biggest rug event, the Atlanta International Area Rug Market featuring the National Oriental Rug Show (NORS), which includes the opening of a new building, Two West Wing, set for Jan. 7 to 12, officials say the show is more than just about product... more

LAGRANGE, GA.—Saying your products are environmentally friendly is one thing; proving they are is another. For Milliken & Co.’s commercial division, the proof is in the pudding, as the company’s products achieved two major certifications attesting to their environmental friendliness... more

DALTON—Karastan’s manufacturing plant in Eden, N.C., has become ISO 14001 certified with the International Organization for Standardization. The company’s spinning and worsted facilities in Greenville, N.C., received the environmental certification earlier this month... more

CLEVELAND—A free, one-day event dedicated to installation excellence is being sponsored by the International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL)... more

Garnered as the official environmental labeling program in New Zealand, the program operates independently from the government but the label is government owned and endorsed... more

By Matthew Spieler

It’s no secret the carpet industry has a history of being at the forefront in environmental stewardship. But with the passing of NSF 140 late last year, the industry now has national proof showing just how friendly its products are to the environment... more