By Louis Iannaco

Expecting more of the same of last year’s gloomy atmosphere, the overwhelming majority of carpet exhibitors at Surfaces were instead pleasantly surprised at what they experienced, riding the wave of increased traffic and growing optimism among attendees... more

By Matthew Spieler

Despite laminate flooring’s multitude of environmental, styling and performance features, times have been especially tough for the category in this recession. To their credit, manufacturers have not been deterred and continue to innovate, hoping once the recession starts receding, the segment will... more

By Emily Hooper

Amidst an improving but challenging economy, the hardwood category occupied a good portion of the Surfaces show floor and dished out deals to distributors and retailers of the decidedly smaller portion of the... more

By Louis Iannaco

LAS VEGAS—Among the many announcements, press briefings and news events to come out of Surfaces, how could there be any more interesting than an idea hatched by His Royal Highness? Spearheaded by the Prince of Wales, the Wool Project is his majesty’s... more

DALTON, GA, February 19, 2010—Introducing five new carpets crafted of SmartStrand® with DuPont™ Sorona® renewably sourced polymer, Karastan gives families not only new choices in style but also a new choice in environmental commitment... more

TAVARES, FLA.—The platinum anniversary of a company is a major milestone in any day or age, particularly in times of economic uncertainty. Brockie International, producer of Accu-Cut custom floor covering cutting equipment has excelled through... more

By Steven Feldman

SALEM, N.J.—Mannington set a standard for resilient realism in 1997 with the introduction of its patented NatureForm technology. While the innovation has undergone many generations throughout the last 13 years, the company at Surfaces is rolling out... more

By Matthew Spieler

DALLAS—In this fickle economy consumers are seeking products that give them extra value for their money and relying more on brands they know and trust. That is one of the keys to Beaulieu’s 2010 offerings as the company... more

PHOENIX—Tandus has unveiled Ethos for modular carpet, featuring a $9 million technology that turns industrial waste from the manufacture of car windshields and safety glass into modular carpet backing. The mill collaborated with Kaiser Permanente to engineer and test the thermoplastic polymer derived from the film layer of... more

COMMACK, N.Y.—CBC America has become the exclusive source of Indelval rubber flooring for North America. CBC Group, the 89-year old company headquartered in Tokyo, has operated in the U.S. since 1960... more