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Välinge, Beaulieu Int'l, Balterio settle patent disputes

Välinge, Beaulieu International Group and Balterio announced they have settled pending litigation in the United States.


Shaw nets two ADDY Awards

The Chattanooga Advertising Federation recently presented Shaw Floors with two ADDY Awards. The Shaw Anso nylon Consumer Brochure won a Gold ADDY Award and the 2008 Shaw Sustainability Report won a Silver ADDY Award.


ACIMAC's Cassani stresses importance of Italian, Brazilian partnership

The second day of Expo Revestir in São Paulo, Brazil, brought together exhibitors and representatives of the Association of Italian Manufacturers of Machinery and Equipment for Ceramics (ACIMAC) to discuss market trends for Italian ceramic tiles and its relationship with Brazil.


Woolard joins Faus' sales team

Faus Group, Inc. has added flooring industry veteran Grover Woolard as regional sales manager for the Mid-Atlantic territory.


Expo Revestir opens with optimistic outlook

According to Expo Revestir president, Antonio Carlos Kieling, "The expectations for this market in 2010 are the best. Two years after the crisis that shook the whole world economy, we expect our field to present an increase of 8.47% in its figures."


Mannington names Grizzle COO; Davis to retire next year

Mannington Mills announced today that Russell Grizzle has joined the company as chief operating officer. Grizzle will serve as COO until the end of 2011, when he will take over for current president and CEO Tom Davis, who is retiring.


Mohawk named to Training Top 125 for 2010

Mohawk Industries has been named one of Training Magazine’s “Top 125” training organizations for 2010.


Commitments for Surfaces 2011 gaining momentum

Organizers of Surfaces 2011 say the event is off to a strong start with 25-percent of the show floor for next year's event already confirmed by exhibitors during this year's show.


Ready for the EPA's new Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule?

If you are involved in any type of project in any structure built prior to 1978, then you are affected by this regulation.


Laticrete appoints new technical sales rep for Oregon region

Jake Tarry is Laticrete's new technical sales representative for the Oregon region.


Mannington among top winners of Styling Excellence Awards

For the fifth year in a row, Mannington earned the most number of awards in the National Floor Trends Styling Excellence Awards, garnering four in Carpet, Commercial; Merchandising; Resilient Floors and Rubber Floors.


NeoCon 2010 set for June 14-16


NeoCon World’s Trade Fair returns to Chicago’s Merchandise Mart, June 14-16, for its 42nd year. The three-day show is set to draw more than 40,000 industry professionals from around the world, including more than 700 manufacturers in commercial, residential, health care, hospitality, institutional and government design.



Davis named Laticrete's global accounts manager

Laticrete has promoted Kirby Davis to Laticrete Global Accounts Manager. Davis will play a pivotal role in leveraging the Laticrete brand with key North American companies conducting and/or designing projects in overseas markets.


Shaw gears up for Spring is Green sales event

In conjunction with Shaw’s third sponsorship of the HGTV Green Home Giveaway, Shaw is again launching the Spring is Green promotion, running April 16 through June 7.


Ackerman to speak at LIFCA events, March 16

The Long Island Floor Covering Association will host author and marketing consultant Jim Ackerman in two events set for March 16.


Deadline is today for PROJECT: Green program

Today is the deadline for PROJECT: Green, a program new to Coverings 2010 that will highlight sustainable projects from the past two years.


Steenvoorden joins Floor Covering Institute team

Ruud Steenvoorden, past vp European Federation of Parquet importers (EFPI) and director of corporate buying for Europe’s largest wood flooring provider, Fetim B.V., has joined The Floor Covering Institute.


BR-111 extends consumer contest, dealer reward period

BR-111 Exotic Hardwood Flooring has extended its consumer contest, offering a cash prize for homeowners who upload photos of their BR-111 floors, to the end of April.


Nourison wins two awards at Wools of New Zealand contest

Nourison was among the big winners during Wools of New Zealand's annual Fashion Dynamics competition at Surfaces. The rug maker was the only company to win two awards this year, as both the first place winner in Best Overall and runner up in the Best Color Line categories.


Shaw unveils ScufResist PLATINUM hardwood floor finish

Shaw announced it is adding a new, high performance hardwood flooring finish to its Epic brand, named ScufResist PLATINUM.


Lowe's signs deal with Invista; only Big Box to offer Stainmaster carpet

Invista, maker of Stainmaster carpet fiber, announced Lowe’s will become the only major home improvement retailer offering Stainmaster carpet.


GREENGUARD revamps its website

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) has launched its newly redesigned website, which offers manufacturers “a clear roadmap for certifying products and materials for low chemical emissions,” according to the company.


Hawkins joins Long Floor, Horizon Forest Products team

Horizon Forest Products and Long Floor have hired Bunny Hawkins as inside sales/account representative for their Beltsville, Md., branch.


NALFA launches laminate flooring blog

The North American Laminate Flooring Association has created the blog, “All About Laminate Flooring” (http://allaboutlaminateflooring.blogspot.com), to connect with and educate consumers about laminate flooring, the industry, products and trends.


CRI expands Seal of Approval program

The Carpet and Rug Institute has expanded its Seal of Approval testing and certification program by adding two new testing categories and expanding the existing extractors and deep-cleaning systems testing programs.


NWFA, FCICA endorse statement on floor flatness

Two national flooring associations, the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) and the Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) have endorsed a position statement on floor flatness tolerances written by the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC). 


Product Placement 2.1 readies for 'Explorations in Tile'

Postponed from an earlier date, Product Placement 2.1 (co-sponsored by Ceramic Tiles of Italy and Nemo Tile Co. in New York City) is set to take place this tonight.


Mannington to recycle 3M's Olympic signage into flooring

Mannington Commercial and 3M Canada Co. are teaming up to reclaim the large-format graphics used in the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games.


Surfaces, StonExpo 2011 shows move back to Tuesday-Thursday format

Hanley Wood Exhibitions have changed the dates of the Surfaces and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2011 shows, both set for Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.


Armstrong announces new price increases for hardwood floors

Armstrong announced it will initiate a 5 to 7 percent price increase in the United States and Canada on solid hardwood flooring products effective with shipments beginning April 1. Engineered hardwood flooring products will face a 1 to 4 percent hike.


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