automobile Joan Mir Confirms Two-Year HRC MotoGP Renewal By bikesportnews.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:08:33 +0000 The Repsol Honda Team has announced that it has re-signed Joan Mir for the 2025 and 2026 MotoGP seasons. The post Joan Mir Confirms Two-Year HRC MotoGP Renewal appeared first on BikeSport News. Full Article MotoGP News Joan Mir
automobile WorldSBK Confirms Aragon Round Until 2027 By bikesportnews.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:47:57 +0000 The WorldSBK race at MotorLand Aragon has been renewed until 2027 following the signing of a new deal between the circuit and Dorna. The post WorldSBK Confirms Aragon Round Until 2027 appeared first on BikeSport News. Full Article News WorldSBK Aragon WorldSBK MotorLand Aragon
automobile "Totally Different Mentality" for Jake Dixon Ahead of Home GP By bikesportnews.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:33:55 +0000 Jake Dixon is looking for redemption at his home Grand Prix at Silverstone, after not finishing in the 2023 edition. The post "Totally Different Mentality" for Jake Dixon Ahead of Home GP appeared first on BikeSport News. Full Article MotoGP News British Moto2 Izan Guevara Jake Dixon Silverstone Circuit
automobile MotoGP Signs New Three-Year Indian GP Deal By bikesportnews.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:40:43 +0000 A new deal between Dorna and the Uttar Pradesh government should keep MotoGP in New Delhi for three years. The post MotoGP Signs New Three-Year Indian GP Deal appeared first on BikeSport News. Full Article MotoGP News Buddh International Circuit Indian MotoGP
automobile Yamaha Retains Alex Rins on Two-Year MotoGP Contract By bikesportnews.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:39:59 +0000 Alex Rins has signed a two-year contract to remain with Yamaha for the 205 and 2026 MotoGP seasons. The post Yamaha Retains Alex Rins on Two-Year MotoGP Contract appeared first on BikeSport News. Full Article MotoGP News Alex Rins
automobile Yoshimura SERT MOTUL claim the EWC Title with Bol d'Or victory By bikesportnews.com Published On :: Sun, 15 Sep 2024 13:36:08 +0000 After a double victory in 2024, the Yoshimura SERT MOTUL team have claimed the EWC Title. The Yoshimura SERT MOTUL squad have claimed victory in the Endurance World Championship title […] The post Yoshimura SERT MOTUL claim the EWC Title with Bol d'Or victory appeared first on BikeSport News. Full Article News Dan Linfoot Etienne Masson Gregg Black
automobile Beaulieu Canada Expands Operations Into the United States By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Currently operating under the Peerless brand in the U.S., the company will unify its presence under the Beaulieu name. Full Article
automobile LSI Flooring Debuts Carpet Padding with 'Unsquashable' Technology By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0400 LSI Flooring, after acquiring Daltonian Flooring's padding division in 2022, introduces "Unsquashable Padding." Full Article
automobile Mohawk Cushions the Way for Susan G. Komen 3-Day Series in 2024 By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0400 Mohawk supports the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Series by providing SmartCushion to walkers in four cities. The company's 23-year partnership includes donations, recycling initiatives, and retail collaborations, and the efforts contribute to Komen's mission of breast cancer research and patient support. Full Article
automobile Pets Continue to Influence Home Renovation Decisions, Houzz Study Finds By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0400 Houzz's 2024 study reveals nearly half of pet owners prioritize their animals when renovating, and flooring was the most popular upgrade. Full Article
automobile Interface Textured Carpet Tile Offerings Add Style and Performance to Commercial Spaces By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 The new flooring solutions pair on-trend designs with functionality at a smart price point. Full Article
automobile New Quiet Edit Carpet Tile for Commercial Spaces from Tarkett By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400 The Quiet Edit carpet tile collection from Tarkett comes in four design options with a focus on sustainability. Full Article
automobile Floor Trends & Installation Seeks Game-Changers for Top Product Awards By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Don't let your groundbreaking flooring creation go unnoticed. Submit your new product entry by September 11, 2024, and let the flooring community experience the future you're building. Full Article
automobile Leggett & Platt Flooring Partners with Make-A-Wish By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Leggett & Platt will donate $0.01 to Make-A-Wish for every square foot ($0.09 sq. yd.) of Make-A-Wish branded carpet and cushion underlayment products now through December 31, 2025, with a minimum donation of $100,000. Full Article
automobile Len Andolino Appointed Couristan President By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400 Couristan has announced the expansion of its leadership team with the hiring of Len Andolino as President. Full Article
automobile Case Study: A Cozy, Hospitality-Inspired Office Transformation By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400 BNP Media, the parent company of Floor Trends & Installation, moved to a 5,000-square-foot office in downtown Birmingham, Michigan, embracing a hybrid work model. The remodeled space features wood-look LVT by Shaw Contract and textural carpet by Interface for a hospitality-inspired feel. Full Article
automobile Ōnami Area Rug by Meredith Heron By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Ōnami rugs are on hand-knotted on the Meredith Heron Collection looms in India and is suitable for low & medium-traffic areas. Full Article
automobile California Achieves Record Carpet Recycling Rate By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The California carpet recycling rate was 35% for the year 2023 and reached 41% in Q1 2024, pulling even with the statewide recycling rate for all materials. This annual rate is an 83% increase over 2019’s rate despite economic and operational challenges that have created significant headwinds. Full Article
automobile How to Select the Correct Carpet Underlayment By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Veteran flooring installer and trainer Robert Varden offers tips on selecting and installing the right underlayment for your soft-surface flooring. Full Article
automobile CARE 2023 Annual Report Now Available By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:30:00 -0400 On September 1, CARE submitted the California Carpet Stewardship Program’s 2023 Annual Report to CalRecycle, highlighting a historically high recycling rate among other achievements. CalRecycle is accepting public comments on the Annual Report now through Friday, October 4, 2024. Full Article
automobile Kneeless Carpet Stretcher Reduces Installer Injuries By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400 By eliminating the need for high-impact knee kickers, the tool allows professionals to achieve a precise and even stretch while significantly reducing wear and tear on their bodies. Full Article
automobile New California Law Overhauls Carpet Recycling Program, Sparking Industry Concerns By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:30:00 -0400 AB 863 will replace the current carpet recycling program, which has consistently met state goals, with a complicated new program that is both untested, unproven, and more costly, said The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), which opposes the measure. See previous coverage here. Full Article
automobile Brintons Fall 2024 Self Expression Woven Carpet Collection Hiraeth By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 The new collection is inspired by the countryside and includes eight distinct patterns. Full Article
automobile 5 Lessons in Leadership: Dixie Group Chairman and CEO Dan Frierson By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:30:00 -0400 Navigating nearly six decades of industry upheaval with a steady hand and an eye for innovation, Dan Frierson's journey from yarn to luxury carpets embodies the transformative power of adaptable leadership in the ever-evolving world of floor coverings. Full Article
automobile Nayyer Carpets Opens Manufacturing Facility in Pakistan By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400 Nayyer Carpets has a production capacity of 50 million square meters annually and is poised to serve markets across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Africa, India, and Pakistan. The company’s expansion strategy includes plans to double both its production output and workforce every year as it scales its operations. Full Article
automobile CARE Executive Director Bob Peoples Discusses Recycling Challenges and California's AB 863 Bill By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Bob Peoples, executive director of Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), attended The Flooring Sustainability Summit where he spoke on carpet recycling. Here, he talks more in-depth about the Summit, the history of CARE, and the AB-863 California carpet recycling bill. Full Article
automobile Lowe's Names Schluter Systems, Shaw Among its 2024 Vendor Partners of the Year By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced its Vendor Partners of the Year, which recognizes a vendor's commitment to delivering quality products, innovation, value and service to Lowe's customers. Full Article
automobile The Carpet and Rug Institute's Richard Turner to Retire, Welcomes Darrell Hagan as the Director of Technical and Programs By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) announced the retirement of Richard Turner, director of technical services, and the appointment of Darrell Hagan as the new director of technical and programs. Full Article
automobile Couristan Unveils New High Point Market Showroom, Blending Heritage with Modern Design By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 Couristan will open a 2,659-square-foot showroom in the IHFC building at High Point Market, celebrating its grand opening on October 27. The mid-century modern space showcases high-end handmade rugs and designer-driven residential broadloom products while honoring the company's 98-year history through a history wall display. Full Article
automobile CARE's Next Steps for California's Carpet Recycling Program By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0400 California lawmakers recently updated the state's carpet recycling program, which will take effect in January. The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) is working to understand how the new requirements will impact its existing approved plan. Full Article
automobile DKNY Partners with Nourison Home for New Area Rug Collections By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Constructed of premium materials, the collections will combine modern design and timeless appeal with innovative weaves, rich textures, and refined patterns, according to Steven Peykar, co-CEO and co-founder of Nourison Home. Full Article
automobile Zeftron Launches Color-Matching App for Design Professionals By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Zeftron, a premium nylon 6 yarn system used to make commercial carpets, has released a new mobile app that allows designers to match and order yarn colors directly from their smartphones. Full Article
automobile California Carpet Recycling Program Seeks Assessment Fee Hike for 2025 By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:08:46 -0400 Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) has requested CalRecycle's approval for an increase in carpet recycling fees, proposed to take effect February 1, 2025. The adjustment aims to meet new reserve requirements mandated by CalRecycle for year-end 2025. Full Article
automobile CARE Sets Date for 2025 Carpet Recycling Conference, Announces Lead Sponsor By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) will host its 23rd Annual Conference under the theme "Carpet Recycling: Riding the Sustainability Wave" at the Sea Bird Resort in Oceanside, California, May 20-21, 2025. Full Article
automobile Shaw Floors Partners with American Kennel Club, Expands Pet Perfect Collection Audience By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Shaw Floors announces its new partnership with the American Kennel Club (AKC), broadening Shaw Floors’ exposure to pet owners nationwide. Full Article
automobile AFT Launches New Commercial Carpet Installation Certification Program By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0500 At the Starnet 2024 fall meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, flooring industry veteran Robert Varden introduced Advanced Flooring Technology's (AFT) new commercial carpet installation certification program, designed for non-union contractors. The three-day program combines training and evaluation and focuses on pattern correction, adhesive application, and technical skills. Full Article
automobile These Are the Best Route Optimization Tools for Maximum Productivity By auto.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:31:02 -0500 Customer satisfaction is crucial for any business, and a route optimizer can help you enhance it. By optimizing your driving routes, you can provide more accurate estimated arrival times to your customers. This allows them to plan their day accordingly and reduces the chances of missed or delayed appointments. Moreover, by optimizing your routes and minimizing the time spent on the road, you can offer faster and more reliable service to your customers. This can lead to increased customer loyalty and positive reviews, boosting your business reputation. Full Article
automobile Unlocking Efficiency: How a Route Planner App Can Save Time and Reduce Stress By auto.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:32:02 -0500 A route planner app takes the guesswork out of your commute and helps you navigate through the chaos with ease. No more sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic, feeling frustrated and stressed. Full Article
automobile Streamline Your Business Operations with Cutting-edge Routing Software By auto.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:33:02 -0500 Efficient route planning is crucial for businesses to stay competitive and meet customer demands. Thankfully, there are several free routing software options available that can help streamline your business operations. Whether you're a small business owner or a logistics manager, these tools can be invaluable in optimizing your routes and maximizing productivity. Full Article
automobile The Best Truck Route GPS Apps By auto.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:34:02 -0500 Truck route GPS apps are powerful tools that help commercial truck drivers plan and navigate their routes effectively. Unlike traditional GPS apps, truck route GPS apps take into account the specific requirements of commercial vehicles, such as weight restrictions, low bridges, and truck-friendly parking. These apps provide accurate turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, and advanced route optimization algorithms to ensure that truck drivers reach their destinations efficiently and safely. Full Article
automobile Badger Maps Review: Navigating Your Sales Territory By auto.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:35:02 -0500 Badger Maps is a cutting-edge sales territory management software that has revolutionized the way sales professionals plan and optimize their routes. With its innovative features and user-friendly interface, Badger Maps has become an indispensable tool for sales teams across various industries. In this article, we will take an in-depth look at Badger Maps, exploring its features and benefits, comparing it to traditional route planning methods, analyzing its pros and cons, and providing tips for maximizing productivity with this powerful tool. Full Article
automobile How Does AC Work in a Car? By auto.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:25:01 -0500 If you're buying a new car, you know air conditioning is almost certainly a standard feature. But it wasn't long ago when AC was an expensive option. Find out how this now nearly universal feature works. Full Article
automobile How Do Exhaust Headers on a Car Work? By auto.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:18:01 -0500 Headers can be used to improve the performance of your car's engine. Learn about headers and find out how exhaust headers can improve engine performance. Full Article
automobile What Is a Carburetor and Why Does Your Car Need the Part? By auto.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Mar 2024 11:07:09 -0500 A carburetor regulates the flow of air and gasoline into the engine cylinders. Learn about carburetors and find out how a carburetor works. Full Article
automobile Why Is Gas So Expensive at Certain Times of Year? By auto.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:13:56 -0500 Unfortunately for drivers, we often see the highest gas prices during the summer, starting around Memorial Day. In May 2022, U.S. consumers paid an average of $1.50 per gallon more than they were at the same time in 2021, according to AAA. Full Article
automobile What Does a Catalytic Converter Do and Why Do People Steal Them? By auto.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:49:58 -0400 Catalytic converters are one of the most important parts of a car's emissions control system. Learn about catalytic converters and catalytic converter laws. Full Article
automobile Here's Why Your Car Won't Start in Cold Weather By auto.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:39:43 -0400 You hop inside your car to escape the brutal winter winds and fumble with your frigid keys, only to find that your car won't start when you turn the ignition. What's going on? It's probably one of three problems. Full Article
automobile Why Is My Steering Wheel Hard to Turn? 4 Troubleshooting Tips By auto.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 18:16:41 -0400 You're driving out of a parking lot when you suddenly feel that you're having problems with the power steering. Learn about how to diagnose power steering problems in this article. Full Article
automobile How Often Should You Wash Your Car? Not Just for Aesthetics By auto.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:59:48 -0400 Some people love to do it, others hate it, but washing your car could add years to its life. Full Article
automobile What Is a Hybrid Car? Learn How Hybrid Vehicles Work By auto.howstuffworks.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:54:54 -0400 How does a hybrid car improve your gas mileage? And more importantly, does it pollute less just because it gets better gas mileage? Learn how hybrids work, plus get tips on how to drive a hybrid car for maximum efficiency. Full Article