DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.—Nicholas Di Tempora, chairman of Mapei Corp. has been awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Italy’s highest-ranking honor and most senior order of knighthood, for his humanitarian and philanthropic activities... more

By Matthew Spieler

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.—Standing out and being among the best is a given for success, but when you do business in a community recently ranked the best place to live in the United States, you truly need to do be the best there is. So is the case for... more

Salem, NJ (April 8, 2010) – The U.S. Department of Energy has recognized Mannington Mills as one of fewer than fifty Save Energy Now Leader companies in the country... more

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the largest tile contractors association in the world, has selected MAPEI Group CEO, Dr. Giorgio Squinzi, as the 2010 recipient of its prestigious Joe A. Tarver Award. Dr. Squinzi was chosen for his... more

SAN DIEGO—Artistic Tile was honored by the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) with a special “Craft Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Tile Industry” during the group’s... more

KENNESAW, GA.—Invista announced the winners of its Antron Carpet Fiber Designed to Perform Awards. Established in 1983, the awards recognize North American design firms that demonstrate creativity and innovation in... more

CARROLTON, TEX.—Eliane Ceramic Tiles is the recipient of the 2009 Ecology Expression Award from the recycling category of the Brazilian ceramic industry... more

DALTON GA, March 2010 – Beaulieu of America was recently recognized by Sherwin-Williams as its “Vendor of the Year” in the floor covering category for this past year of 2009. This is the first time the carpet leader has received the award... more

DALTON (March 17, 2010)—Flooring retailers and retail sales associates enrolled in Mohawk Infinite Rewards, the company’s retail incentive program, have more uses for their Mohawk Infinite Rewards points... more

ATLANTA—Wools of New Zealand’s (WONZ) annual Fashion Dynamics competition during Surfaces was successful in drawing retailers to the wool area and exposing them to the innovative styling of its mill partners, noted Elise Demboski, executive director. This year’s contest included... more