Industry News - National Floor Trends

Coverings 2010 to include Regional Distributor Pavilion

Coverings 2010, set for April 27-30 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., will feature a range of new programs, including an Installation/Design Showcase offering live demonstrations, networking events and a Regional Distributor Pavilion.

Cikel, Aged Woods earn FSC certification

Cikel America and Aged Woods have earned Chain of Custody certification by the Forest Stewardship Council through Scientific Certification Systems.

U.S. Dept. of Energy names Shaw a ‘LEADER’

Shaw Industries was recently inducted as a member of the U.S. Department of Energy Save Energy Now LEADER Initiative.

Distributor Appointments

Kronotex USA announced that The Cronin Company, headquartered in Portland, Ore., will distribute Kronotex laminate flooring in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Alaska and Northern Idaho.

Tai Ping takes on Laneve fiber brand

Tai Ping has partnered with Wools of New Zealand for use of the Laneve fiber brand.

Mullican, Universal Fibers invest in plant expansions

Mullican Flooring and Universal Fibers have announced investments aimed at expanding their operations and growing their workforces.

Retailer Roundup: Maryanne Adams, Avalon Carpet Tile and Flooring

Maryanne Adams, president and ceo of Cherry Hill, N.J-based Avalon Carpet Tile and Flooring, said the success of her company comes down to one thing: listening to customers.

New GREENGUARD program addresses air quality, chemicals

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute has unveiled GREENGUARD Premier, a comprehensive product certification pilot program that uses existing indoor air quality criteria along with additional chemical emission requirements and new content requirements for critical chemicals.

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.

Retailer training is focus at Mohawk Solutions event

Mohawk’s three-day Solutions convention, held last month in San Antonio, drew close to 750 ColorCenter Elite and Floorscapes dealers. The event was the first Mohawk convention that included both Floorscapes and ColorCenter members.

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.

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.