t FOOD ENGINEERING Magazine Announces Plant of the Year and Sustainable Plant of the Year Award Winners By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:37:54 -0500 Two expansion projects have earned this year’s honors, with the awards to be presented at the Food Automation & Manufacturing Symposium and Expo in October. Full Article
t Improving Safety and Welfare to Improve Business By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Construction projects, like stories, tend to follow a regular, logical progression. Delivery systems vary, but they all typically start with a client’s need, selecting a project team, site visits, design meetings, groundbreaking and so on—but in the case of Hatfield North, the project began with the smokehouses. Full Article
t FOOD ENGINEERING Announces 2024 Plant of the Year Award Winner By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500 The plant will be featured in the April cover story, and the award will be presented at the annual Food Automation & Manufacturing Symposium and Expo. Full Article
t 2018 Plant Construction Survey: Rising Rate of Food & Beverage Plant Renovations/Expansions By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2018 09:00:00 -0400 Food Engineering's 41st annual Plant Construction Survey reveals that the ratio of the number of plant renovations and expansions versus new, greenfield projects has again risen from last year, indicating several owners and operators are trying to stay put. Full Article
t Food Engineering's 2019 Plant Construction Survey shows tax cuts spur investment By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Jun 2019 09:00:00 -0400 Food Engineering's annual construction survey shows that tax cuts have encouraged construction and renovations, but the labor shortage is affecting those projects as well. Full Article
t Plan a total, plant-wide automation system to improve facility performance and agility By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400 While we've looked at the key issues - including COVID-19 - facing food processors and A&E/Cs this year in FE's 2020 Annual Plant Construction Survey, there's a lot more to discuss. Full Article
t FSMA: Getting to the security aspects of food By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:15:00 -0400 While we've looked at the key issues - including COVID-19 - facing food processors and A&E/Cs this year in FE's 2020 Annual Plant Construction Survey, there's a lot more to discuss. Full Article
t The quest for the ideal food manufacturing site By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:30:00 -0400 While we've looked at the key issues - including COVID-19 - facing food processors and A&E/Cs this year in FE's 2020 Annual Plant Construction Survey, there's a lot more to discuss. Full Article
t Food Engineering’s 43rd Annual Plant Construction Survey By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:30:00 -0400 Construction remains steady in the food and beverage industry, but the full effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet known. Full Article
t Food Engineering’s 44th annual plant construction survey By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Construction of new food and beverage plants continues to see a strong upward trend despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
t Automation and food processing today: It's about labor By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Processors are turning to automation to fill jobs where people are unavailable. Full Article
t Key issues in locating food manufacturing sites By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 For locating facilities, operators look for geographical areas with an employable workforce and adequate logistics. Full Article
t Processors up to speed on FSMA, but security issues remain By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 30 May 2022 13:24:04 -0400 FSMA’s Intentional Adulteration rule is still a work in progress for some sites, meanwhile processors and retailers are eyeing indoor grow facilities. Full Article
t FOOD ENGINEERING’s 45th annual plant construction survey By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This year’s plant construction survey hit the highest number of projects ever recorded. Full Article
t FOOD ENGINEERING’s 46th Annual Plant Construction Survey By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 If you’ve ever played “Whac-A-Mole” on the boardwalk or at an arcade, you can get a sense of the frustration that both food and beverage processors and architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) firms are feeling in today’s economy—fix one problem, another pops up. Full Article
t FOOD ENGINEERING’s 47th Annual Plant Construction Survey By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Construction in the food and beverage industry is continuing, but there’s a bit of “wait and see” happening due to the presidential election occurring later this year. Full Article
t Trucor Launches Refined Flooring By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400 Trucor Refined is a PVC-free flooring collection that combines rigid core and laminate for those who prefer an environmentally friendly, waterproof, durable and luxurious floor that is easy to install and maintain. Full Article
t Beauflor Unveils New Merchandising Displays for Laminate and SPC Collections By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Retailers have a new tower display for Innovius SPC and new step displays for Encompass and Oterra laminate collections. Full Article
t Beauflor Unveils Oterra Laminate Collection By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Oterra features AC4 durability, painted bevel, and an emboss in register that adds to the look and feel of natural wood. Full Article
t Cali Launches Shorebreak Laminate Flooring By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400 The high-performance laminate flooring offers marble and porcelain visuals in a user-friendly, click-lock tile. Full Article
t QEP Sells Harris Flooring to Marquis Industries for $10 Million By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400 The purchased assets include the Naturally Aged Flooring, Harris, Kraus and Heritage Mill brands in North America, as well as related inventory and associated domain names and websites. Full Article
t NALFA Welcomes Cali as Newest Member By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:39:12 -0400 The North American Laminate Floor Association announces its newest member, Cali. Cali is an omni-channel brand in the flooring industry. Full Article
t Torlys Smart Laminate Offers the Look of Wood Flooring at a Lower Price By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400 Torlys Smart Laminates offer the beauty of wood, with the durability of laminate. Full Article
t The Dixie Group Names Mike Johnson VP Hard Surfaces By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Nov 2023 08:20:00 -0500 In this role, Johnson will lead hard surface product innovation, marketing, and strategic direction. Full Article
t Mohawk Achieves NALFA's LF-02 Sustainability Certification By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:30:00 -0500 LF-02, created by NALFA as a benchmark in environmental responsibility for laminate floor coverings, aims to systematically document and enhance the sustainability profile of products. Full Article
t Torlys Grand View Wins 2023 Top Flooring Products: Laminate By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500 Torlys Grand View Smart Laminate collection offers extra-wide and extra-long planks, with Surface Flood Protection thanks to Aqua Protect and pressed bevel edges. Full Article
t Changzhou Chenglu New Materials Becomes Välinge 5G Dry Licensee By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:19:49 -0500 Välinge announced that Changzhou Chenglu New Materials CO., Ltd. became a 5G Dry licensee and launched a collection of laminate products with increased waterproofness using the technology. Full Article
t Mohawk Refreshes RevWood with New Brand Promise By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Mohawk is refreshing its popular RevWood line to represent recent product enhancements and evolving market demands. Full Article
t Jufeng Chooses i4F Drop-Lock and AquaProtect Technologies for Laminate Go-to Market Strategy By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:50:00 -0500 Jufeng selected i4F’s drop-lock technologies for faster and easier installation as well as AquaProtect, i4F’s highly advanced water-resistant process technology for laminate as part of its strategy to launch its laminate flooring as a mass market offering. Full Article
t AHF Products Brands Introduce New Product Lines By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:46:13 -0500 AHF Products, a manufacturer of hard surface flooring in the U.S., announced the launch of new product lines by Bruce, Armstrong Flooring, Hartco and Crossville, the company's brands. Full Article
t NFA Spring 2024 Vendor Day Highlights: Innovations and Promotions Aimed to Drive Flooring Sales By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0400 The National Floorcovering Alliance's 26 vendor partners came armed with new products and promotion ideas aimed to boost sales for flooring retailers in 2024. Full Article
t Karastan Expands Hard and Soft Surface Collections for 2024 By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Karastan's updates include its BelleLuxe Waterproof and LuxeCraft hard surface lines, as well as new soft surface options across the brand’s wool, SmartStrand and XTRA collections. Full Article
t Cali Launches Mavericks, Large Waterproof Plank By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Named after the legendary Northern California surf spot, known for its massive waves, this new NALFA-certified collection spans 86-5/8” long and 9-7/16” wide. Full Article
t Mohawk Builder + Multifamily Expands USA-Made Portolfio By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Mohawk Builder + Multifamily is building a more sustainable world with a diverse portfolio of carpet, laminated wood and resilient flooring all made in the USA to help customers create greener communities. Full Article
t Retailers and Design Pros Curate 2025-2026 Flooring Trends at Mohawk Design Summit By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400 For the third year, the Mohawk Design Summit brought together retailers and designers to curate the 2025 and 2026 products for the Mohawk, Karastan and Godfrey Hirst brands. Full Article
t NALFA Begins Review of LF-01 Laminate Flooring Test Standard By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 This initiative marks the first major revision of the standard since its last update in 2019, emphasizing NALFA's commitment to ensuring the highest quality standards within the industry. Full Article
t White Paper: Laminate Flooring Water Performance By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0400 The latest white paper by the North American Laminate Flooring Association clarifies the distinctions between flooring products labeled as "waterproof" and/or "water-resistant." Additionally, it outlines four key design methods employed in the manufacture of laminate flooring to safeguard against household spills and water challenges. Full Article
t The Reinhart Carpet Outlet Story: Thriving While Being Surrounded by Three Boxes By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Certainly there are exceptions to the rule and we had an opportunity to visit one of those when we were in Philadelphia recently to attend the Greenbuild expo and conference. Full Article
t Why ‘The Year of LVT’ Continues; Opportunities for Retailers By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Many called 2013 “the Year of LVT.” And with good reason: Resilient has been the fastest growing flooring category, and within this rapidly growing segment, luxury vinyl tile (LVT) is thriving (Editor’s note: For the purposes of this article, LVT refers to both luxury vinyl tile and luxury vinyl plank). Full Article
t The Restoration of Valley Point Elementary By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Cleaning and maintaining carpets and floors for the most part is not an everyday topic in most quarters of the floor covering industry. Full Article
t The Continuing Evolution in Bamboo Flooring By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Since bamboo’s initial introduction to the U.S. flooring market in the early 1990s, it has continued to evolve into different flooring formats, which has served to increase the product’s use and demand, especially in today’s eco-conscious flooring market. Full Article
t Cork Presents Tremendous Selling Opportunities By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 In conjunction with the 2014 InterCork II campaign being launched by APCOR, the international trade body representing cork producers from Portugal, I would like to elaborate further on their efforts while extolling the many virtues cork flooring has to offer the independent retailer. Full Article
t Hardwax-Oil Finish, the Latest Trend in Hardwood Flooring By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Oils and waxes have been used to protect natural materials from the effects of the environment—light, water, cats, etc.—in buildings and building materials for as long as such things have existed. Full Article
t Cobo Renovation Perfect Venue To Showcase Beauty, Versatility of Large, Thin Tiles By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Since its opening in 1960, Detroit’s Cobo Center has become one of the country’s most famous venues, drawing visitors to the banks of the Detroit River for the nation’s premier auto shows, concerts, political conventions and an endless variety of other events. Full Article
t WFCA, Floor Trends Honor Associations with Howard Olansky Award By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 01 May 2014 00:00:00 -0400 The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announced the winners of the Howard Olansky Affiliate of the Year Awards. Full Article
t Contractors Discuss Today’s Hottest Commercial Segments By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Unlike the residential market, which is essentially single family housing and most often dealing with remodels, the commercial sector is a vast sea of segments, ranging anywhere from corporate offices to healthcare to education to hospitality to retail to government/military and technically anything else not handled by the typical neighborhood retailer. Full Article
t For Designers, Flooring is the Main Ingredient By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Selecting the right flooring for a space not only adds to its look, but experience and overall feel. That is one of the main points designers said when Floor Trends polled them to find out just what they’re looking for when designing for commercial spaces. Full Article
t Virginia Retailer Uses Flooring as the Foundation for Growth By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Rob Menefee wants to continue to grow his business. Considering he already has three locations and $12-plus million in annual sales, that is no small task. Full Article
t Building Relationships, Providing Solutions By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Connecting with customers is vital to the success of any business. Flooring contractors are no different, but which customers and how? Who do you spend time with—architects, designers, end users or general contractors? What about product manufacturers? Full Article
t Floor Your Competition with Content Marketing By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 In today’s digital age, the Yellow Pages have long since yellowed, permanently replaced by the Internet as the primary source to find a contractor. Full Article