The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the largest tile contractors association in the world, has announced that it will be giving away a brand new 2008 Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy motorcycle to one lucky attendee at Coverings 2008 in Orlando, Florida... more

Eliane North America, a world leader in the manufacturing of porcelain and ceramic tile, held its annual national distributors meeting December 4-5, 2007, at a new location: The Four Seasons Resort and Club in Irving, Texas... more

Phoenix—Not many groups have the ability to successfully hold a trade show featuring five dozen exhibitors, celebrate a major milestone such as a 15th anniversary and bid farewell to a retiring president and CEO of nine years while welcoming with open arms the new officer... more

Shanghai, China—While China’s impact on the world has steadily grown over the last 25 years, its emergence on the flooring scene began to take shape about a decade ago... more

Valencia, Spain—This year marked the 25th edition of Cevisama, the International Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings Fair, held here annually. The 2007 exhibition was an eye-catching display of residential and commercial developments... more

Las Vegas—Mother Earth was smiling during Surfaces 2007, as the industry showed why it is a major force in helping to create a better environment for future generations while still developing products to meet style and performance demands from consumers... more

Dallas—Surfaces’ 2008 conference program is scheduled to feature an influential lineup of industry educators who will bring their brand of proven experiences to help show attendees reach their full business potential, said Carol Wilkins, conference manager for Hanley Wood, owner of Surfaces... more

By Sarah Zimmerman

Atlanta—Nearly 200 of the world’s premier rug companies will unroll their latest offerings during next month’s Atlanta International Area Rug Market at AmericasMart here. The market, Jan... more

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the largest tile contractors association in the world, is announcing the 2008 Total Solutions Business and Technical Conference to be held next year at the fabulous Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center on the Potomac River on September 18-20 more

By Steven Feldman

(First of two parts)

Desert Ridge, Ariz.—The relationship between Mohawk and its Floorscapes retailers is truly symbiotic: Dealers commit between 70% and 80% of their showroom to Mohawk products, and Mohawk provides a blueprint for profitability and... more