By Matthew Spieler

With the first wave of products getting ready to hit the market, FCNews surveyed a variety of laminate companies, from the biggest to the not so large, to find out about new items with which they were starting the year. In this issue we look at... more

By Louis Iannaco

As technology becomes more advanced, fiber companies continue to find new and innovative ways to develop softer feels while providing increased performance and durability for an increasing number of... more

By Louis Iannaco

Springtime is supposed to represent a period of renewal. For carpet mills it’s a time to sweep away the old while churning out new patterns and collections designed to catch the eye of retailers and consumers. The following are some of the products now available from... more

By Steven Feldman

LAS VEGAS—These days, just about every hardwood flooring supplier boasts some type of environmental story, and it’s hard to find a manufacturer that does not claim to be driven by innovation. Upstart Gentry Floors is seeking to... more

Quick Drain™ USA, the leading manufacturer of linear slot drain systems for creative designs and fast, efficient installations, has launched the ProLine Drain for architects, specification teams, developers, hotel and resort purchasers, and interior designers seeking unlimited... more

By Emily Hooper

Spring brings new things, from flora to fauna to floors. In this industry, new products and innovations have become essential to survival as companies vie for the current limited purchasing activity. The following have secured a position to that end, appealing to the value-minded consumer and her needs... more

A leading international carpet manufacturer has utilised new technology to develop a next-generation carpet backing that absorbs sound... more

ATLANTA—The area rug industry’s most celebrated event honoring its most spectacular introductions reached a new level of entertainment and festivities during the annual celebration of The America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards (AMCA), noted... more

NORFOLK, NEB.—MP Global has released QuietWarmth, an underlayment conducive and effective with radiant heat, especially under floating floors in laminate, engineered wood and ceramic materials. Non-metallic, proprietary... more

Tile Redi®, a global leader in the manufacturing of pre-formed, one piece shower pans for time and labor saving installations, has continued to add innovative products to its collection of Tile Redi Shower Products. In addition to its one-piece, pre-formed shower modules for... more