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Case Study: Acoustics in Camden Commons, Franklin, Tenn.
Keene Building Products' QUIET QURL MT "Muffler" sound mats were recently used in the Camden Commons condominium complex in Franklin, Tenn. The Muffler product is designed to improve the IIC level by as much as seven points, according to Keene.

Centiva launches Big Book 2.0
Centiva has unveiled Big Book 2.0, a comprehensive product guide covering the company’s Wood, Stone and World Options resilient collections for both residential and commercial use..

Guest Column: LEED and the Wood Flooring Contractor
Anyone involved in construction should know more about the LEED Green Building Rating System.

by Jeffrey Horn

The Floor Tour- A walkthrough of what's happening in flooring

Meetings 101…Love them?...Hate them?

by Al Levi

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A Business Lesson from Braveheart, Al and Ellen

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Styling Excellence Awards 2010
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CBC Flooring launches two new brands
CBC Flooring is two steps closer to becoming a single-source supplier of commercial flooring products by introducing two new brands.

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NFT Exclusive Carpet/Area Rug Study: Retailers Hope for Higher Sales in 2010
Residential and commercial carpet sales are expected to increase in 2010, according to survey respondents in an exclusive Carpet and Area Rug Market Study conducted by Clear Seas Research for National Floor Trends magazine.

by Jeff Golden

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.

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‘A critically important time of year’: Manufacturers prep for Surfaces 2010
More than 700 manufacturers are set to display their latest products and services at Surfaces 2010. Exhibitors say they are excited about Surfaces not only because it gives them the chance to show their newest products, but it also sets the tone for the coming year.

by Michael Chmielecki

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APAC 70 latest addition to surface prep product line
APAC has expanded its product offerings with the addition of a new line of surface preparation products, including patches, primers and self-leveling underlayments.

Featured Product: MP Global’s FiberBacker earns Indoor Advantage Gold
MP Global Products’ FiberBacker is the first underlayment for ceramic and porcelain floors to earn Indoor Advantage Gold certification from Scientific Certification Systems.

2010 January Issue

•	NFT Exclusive Carpet/Area Rug Study: Retailers Hope for Higher Sales in 2010

•	‘A critically important time of year’: Manufacturers prep for Surfaces 2010

•	Resilient Flooring and Moisture Questions

•	Habit: Think Several Moves Ahead

•	Here’s to a Prosperous New Year!

Industry News

Anderson earns certification from NWFA RPP program
Anderson Hardwood Floors has become the first company to be certified under the National Wood Flooring Association’s Responsible Procurement Program (RPP), following an audit that began last August.

FIANA, BlueVolt launch online Training Center
The Flooring Installation Association of North America (FIANA) and BlueTech’s online marketing and training program BlueVolt have partnered to launch the FIANA Training Center, a new online resource for flooring distributors and manufacturers.

Finkell, Poland named to NWFA’s FSC group
The National Wood Flooring Association has formed the Forest Stewardship Council Procurement Group, with the aim of reviewing and developing systems for private landowners who want to adopt FSC certification.

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