By Matthew Spieler

Long before green and figuring out ways to determine a product’s overall eco-friendliness became mainstream, the carpet industry was helping retailers, contractors and end users select products that meet the most stringent criteria for low chemical emissions... more

Hanover, MD, November 5th, 2008--The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) has recently awarded five product lines of Wicanders Cork Oak Floors with its prestigious GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified® product performance certification... more

PHILADELPHIA—When it comes to installation the ability to do the job right the first time in a professional manner is the most important element to pleasing the customer... more

FRIENDSWOOD, TEX.—The Flooring Technology Institute (FTI) announced its fall schedule of IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) classes for floor covering inspectors. Taking place at the Residence Inn in Holtsville, Long Island (through Nov... more

BRIDGEWATER, MASS.— Bona US, the North American subsidiary of Swedish Bona AB, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new training facility, Bona Northeast Regional Training Center, here... more

DALTON, GA, October 7, 2008—Karastan announces that its manufacturing plant in Eden, NC is ISO 14001 certified with the International Organization for Standardization... more

DALTON—The Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI) has added three continuing education unit (CEU) classes to its curriculum. Each one has received certification from the Interior Design Continuing Education Council and the American Institute of Architects... more

CARSON, CALIF.—Lonseal has been recognized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for its dedication to quality and being environmentally responsible... more

By Lew Migliore

(Editor’s note: Lew Migliore, author of FCNews’ “Claims File” column and the industry’s premiere troubleshooter, was not only a participant in the INSTALL conference but acted as an observer on behalf of Floor Covering News... more

DALTON—As more than 4,300 Bliss displays have been shipped to dealers from Spokane to Buffalo since the brand’s introduction in late-January, the tempo of support training has intensified here... more