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2008 Trade Directory and Buying Guide NFT's 10th annual directory is the industry's definitive source for everything from listings of products to compendiums of manufacturers, distributors and industry associations/markets. Directories of sales agents, buying groups and schools are also included. No matter what segment of the industry you work in, this is the guide you'll want to refer to all year long.

Feature Article  Tarkett Display: Less ground covered, more product offered After taking a careful look at the way cosmetics and other consumer products are merchandised, Tarkett Residential says it has created an in-store system that addresses the main concerns of retailers and shoppers. The company says the three-tower merchandiser for its FiberFloor fiberglass-backed line of resilient floors maximizes the product’s visual impact in the showroom while minimizing the unit’s footprint.

Industry News  Anderson, PowerDekor partner for China deal Looking to expand its presence in the Chinese market, Anderson has signed a licensing and manufacturing deal with PowerDekor, the largest manufacturer of laminate flooring in China and a former Anderson supplier. Plans call for Anderson to create a hardwood flooring assortment of about 45 SKUs for China’s domestic market. The floors will be available in up to 2,000 retail stores owned by PowerDekor. by Michael Chmielecki Beaulieu aims for ‘Bliss’ with rebranding effort Say goodbye to the big red flying “B.” As Beaulieu reinvents itself as Bliss by Beaulieu, the old logo of Beaulieu of America is going by the wayside. The new logo, the word “Bliss” in a soft script, is part of an effort that stems from Beaulieu’s desire to become more female-friendly, according to Patricia Flavin, the company’s senior vp marketing. by Michael Chmielecki Bentley Prince Street adds ‘green’ tech to carpet tile Bentley Prince Street has launched a new “green” backing technology for its latest line of carpet tile. The technology uses recycled content and results in a reduced overall product weight and a shorter manufacturing time for a lower environmental footprint, according to the company.

Products  Bear Creek Bronze Bear Creek Bronze is a domestic manufacturer of some of the highest quality decorative embellishments for residential and commercial applications. Bengard Mfg. Loxcreen Flooring Group’s Bengard Manufacturing has announced its MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) Laminate Floor Mouldings. CMI’s latest rugs: Lodge and Lakeside Colonial Mills Inc. has added two contoured rectangle rugs and coordinating baskets to its Thimbleberries collection.