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By Sarah Zimmerman Fashion fundamentals were at the forefront of the hardwood segment’s introductions at this year’s Surfaces as reported in the last issue (FCNews Feb. 11/18)... more
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By Sarah Zimmerman Among the array of new fashion-savvy resilient products offered at Surfaces, one of the interesting trends to stand out was recycled leather. Several manufacturers showcased the soft, eco-friendly flooring option stating an increased interest in North America... more
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Stone Habitat, a leading retailer of natural and engineered stone kitchen counter top, Bathroom vanities, has announced “Go Granite,” a new program for 2008 in which Stone Habitat will offer a special price of $1,999 for granite kitchen counter installations for homeowners in the greater Chicago more
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Ilva S.A., a leading Argentine manufacturer and exporter of porcelain tile, has announced a new, state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly industrial system, as the firm rapidly moves forward to address eco-industrial guidelines... more
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By Matthew Spieler Laminate manufacturers were not about to let a tough economy get the best of them at Surfaces 2008. Instead of putting on a doom and gloom face, exhibitors put on their brightest faces—literally— when it came to this year’s product introductions... more
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By Matthew Spieler Technology is imbedded in every part of our lives, and the flooring industry is no different. From helping to design products to the manufacturing of them and from how dealers communicate with suppliers and customers, the use of technology dominates every facet of the business... more
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By Sarah Zimmerman Green was definitely a theme among the tree dwellers—hardwood exhibitors—at Surfaces... more
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By Louis Iannaco While the flooring industry’s overall commitment to being environmentally friendly was clearly evident once again at Surfaces 2008, it was the carpet mills and their fiber suppliers who took the lead in this area... more
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By Sarah Zimmerman It’s the finishing touches that easily transition a kitchen to a family room or a reception area to a private office. Moldings manufacturers realize this important fact and stepped up their Surfaces game this year with original product offerings... more
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By Sarah Zimmerman Style. Design. Innovation. These are the words that resonated throughout the resilient arena at Surfaces with fashion at the forefront... more
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