National Floor Trends

New Technologies Aimed at Helping Retailers, Designers
The array of technologies available to flooring retailers, architects and designers is growing at a quick pace.

by Michael Chmielecki

Web Exclusives

Butler Rogers Baskett hits home run with MLB HQ design
Butler Rogers Baskett recently received the Antron Carpet Fiber Designed to Perform Award grand prize from Invista for its design of Major League Baseball’s headquarters in New York City.

Capel says sales jumped at High Point
In a sign that the economy may be improving, Capel Rugs said its sales skyrocketed 70 percent at this spring's High Point Market compared to last year.

FSC-US revises its forest management standard
The United States national office of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC–US) has launched the revised FSC-US Forest Management Standard for forest operations in the contiguous U.S.

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2010 July Issue

•	New Technologies Aimed at Helping Retailers, Designers

•	CEO Letter Series: Florida Tile

•	CEO Letter Series: MAPEI

•	CEO Letter Series: MP Global Products

•	Flooring Contractors and LEED: Challenges, Desires and Future Expectations

•	Habit: Use Solid Information to Make Good Decisions

•	Hardwood Floors – Still America’s Sweetheart

July 2010 Digital Edition Archive

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Green Matters

Shaw’s Anso nylon certified by SCS
Shaw Industries’ Anso nylon has earned Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) third-party certification for containing 25 percent post-consumer recycled content.

Product of the Week

Wagner unveils Rapid RH 4.0
The new Rapid RH 4.0 from Wagner Electronics combines their patented Smart Sensor and a redesigned Easy Reader with patent-pending Touch-n-Sense technology for easy-to-use, fast and accurate RH testing.

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2010 Radiant Flooring Guide

We have digitized this year’s edition of the Radiant Flooring Guide for your convenience; now you’ll have access to it 24/7 via the Internet.

Buyers Guide
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Feature Article

CEO Letter Series: Ardex
The landscape of our industry has shifted dramatically over the past of couple years due primarily to the significant downturns in the U.S. economy, which has been further complicated by global economic concerns.

CEO Letter Series: BR-111
With an eye on the changing business landscape, BR-111™ Exotic Hardwood Flooring is making a bold move to positively impact your business.

CEO Letter Series: Beaulieu of America
They say the recession is officially over, but we all know there is still much work to do to recover what was lost.

Products

Quick-Step launches Veresque laminate collection
New from Quick-Step, the Veresque collection features the company’s new GenuEdge Technology, allowing the surface design and color to roll over the edge.

B Carpet’s new Why Knot aimed at hospitality market
New from B Carpet, Why Knot features contemporary, large geometric patterns that evoke the look of woven fabric, the company says.

Columbia Flooring’s Pagosa offers scraped hardwood look
Columbia Flooring’s new Pagosa 5” wide random-length, engineered hardwood collection features 5-ply construction, highly durable urethane aluminum oxide coating, and a 25-year warranty.

Industry News

Beaulieu raises nearly $10K in Heart Walk
Carl Bouckaert, Beaulieu of America’s chairman, stands with Dale Huffstetler of the American Heart Association and Randy Webb, fitness director of Beaulieu of America.

Freadreacea to head WFCA’s 2010-2011 Board of Directors
Nicholas L. Freadreacea, CFE, has been named Chairman of the Board of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) for the 2010-2011 fiscal year ending June 30, 2011, effective July 1.

Armstrong’s Luxe Plank earns ‘Styling Excellence’ award
Armstrong’s Luxe Plank LVT recently received an NFT Styling Excellence Award. According to Kevin Biedermann, vp, Armstrong Floor Products’ residential product management, the company paid special attention to each SKU.

AEC Store

The Complete Guide To Hardwood Flooring for the Retailer
NEWEST ADDITION Retail Price: $99.95 If you are like most retail flooring outlets you are likely operating with a very small percentage of the information and documentation you need to be more successful in selling hardwood flooring and managing the sub-contractors you hire to provide installation and finish. Technical expertise and good sales management are two sides of the same coin and we have put together this package to help you with both areas of need. Click on the book title to view a complete description of this manual.

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