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Mohawk Builder + Multifamily Expands USA-Made Portolfio

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.




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Diversifying Marketing Plans to Stay Ahead in a Crowded Industry

According to a 2014 study by the Harvard University Joint Center for Housing, the home improvement industry is expected to see double-digit growth through the end of the year.




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Retailer Profile: Wisconsin’s Adam Nonn

Dreams are what homes are made of.




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Ruggieri Brothers: A Hometown Business Grows into Market Leadership

From the earliest days, Ruggieri Brothers of Cranston, R.I., was a hometown, family business.




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Mohawk's Performance Accessories Wins 'Steadfast Supporter Award' at 2024 Flooring Convention

Mohawk's Performance Accessories showcased its commitment to the installation community as a platinum sponsor of the 2024 CFI and FCICA Convention and Trade Show. Held October 1-3 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida.




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Five Graduate from Groundbreaking Alabama Flooring Installation Course at Drake State Community & Technical College

The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF), in partnership with the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Innovation Center, Drake State Community College, and the Industry Task Force, announced the completion of its first pilot cohort for the Flooring Installation Technicians course.




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CFI FCICA Leadership on Training, Growth and Business

WFCA’s Steve Abernathy and FCICA’s Pat Kelly discuss the growth each association has experienced in terms of education and membership as well as what business looks like for the commercial and residential segments over the course of the next year.




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Ardent Mills to Expand Colorado Mill

Ardent Mills is expected to break ground on the expansion project this summer and is targeting a project completion date by the end of 2026.




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Booking hotel apps advice?

Hey all! I’m gearing up for an upcoming trip and could really use some recommendations on the top apps or websites for finding quality hotels at budget-friendly prices. If you’ve had a good experience with any booking platforms in terms of cost,...




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Dunraven Arms Hotel Adare, Ireland €20

[size=13px]Dunraven Arms Hotel Adare, Ireland €20. Only available on 19-20 November 2024. [/size] Image:




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Lioncore Vietnam Adopts i4F Single-Panel Drop-Lock Flooring Technology

Vietnamese flooring manufacturer Lioncore Industries has licensed i4F's new HerringB/ONE technology, a simplified herringbone flooring system that eliminates the need for mirrored panels. The deal expands Lioncore's existing partnership with i4F and will streamline production while making installation more DIY-friendly.




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Floor & Decor Appoints Nada Aried to Board of Directors

Floor & Decor appointed Nada Aried, executive vice president and Chief Digital Technology Officer of Safelite Autoglass, to its board of directors effective January 1, 2025.




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Italian Coffee Trader Alkaff Turns to Dimitra’s Blockchain Platform to Ensure Compliance with Deforestation Regulation

This platform utilizes artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to acquire and analyze farmer data and ensure market compliance with the upcoming European Union Deforestation Regulation, set to take effect at the end of 2024.




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NWFA Inaugural Leadership Development Summit Provides Growth Opportunity for Members

The National Wood Flooring Association’s (NWFA) inaugural Leadership Development Summit will take place from October 10 to 12 at Live! by Loews – Ballpark Village in St. Louis, Missouri, and is designed to provide NWFA members with opportunities for professional growth, networking and business development.




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Two New Colors Added to Duchateau's Atelier Collection

Duchateau adds two colors, Aether and Solstice, to its Atelier engineered hardwood collection.




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NWFA Moves to New HQ, Hosts Open House at Inaugural Leadership Development Summit

The open house offers NWFA members an opportunity to tour the new state-of-the-art facility, which will serve as the central hub for technical training, industry events, and member activities.





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Taylor Adhesive's 501 Solvent-Free Epoxy Flooring Adhesive Ideal for Resilient

Taylor Adhesives 501 is a fast-setting, two-part, low-VOC epoxy system used to install vinyl and rubber flooring, including hard-to-stick recycled products.




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Resilient Flooring in Healthcare: How to Select the Right Flooring, Adhesive and Installer

Taylor Adhesives Director of Technical Services Gary Scheidker walks us through the process of bidding a commercial healthcare project from material and product selection to choosing the right installer for the job to maintenance of the flooring after project completion.




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Swiss Krono Group Adopts Unilin's Unidrop Locking System for Flooring Products

Flooring manufacturer Swiss Krono Group announced the adoption of the Unidrop locking system for its laminate and hybrid resilient flooring products in multiple manufacturing facilities around the globe.




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Shaw Industries Names Seth Arnold Brand Leader of Coretec

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. announced that Seth Arnold has been named Brand Leader of Coretec. He will assume this new role on November 4, 2024. 




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ShoreFlor Laminate Flooring by Tarkett Home is Made for Kitchens and Bathrooms

Featuring a hydrophobic coating on the beveled edge, Tarkett Home's technology repels water and includes a watertight locking system to prevent water from reaching the core, maintaining the integrity and appearance of the floor.




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Cali's Vinyl Laid Back is Designed for Trade and Builder Pros

Designed for large-scale projects, Laid Back offers seamless, efficient glue-down installation and is available in Cali's most popular light and natural colors. 




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LX Hausys Advances U.S. Sustainability Goals

Building materials manufacturer LX Hausys has released its 2024 ESG Report, highlighting significant environmental progress at its Georgia facilities. 




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Although coronavirus dominates the headlines, other safety concerns still matter

Day-to-day operations are still the highest priority, even as food and beverage processors work to protect employees and contractors from coronavirus.




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Digital transformations require honest communication, admission of mistakes

Having honest and direct communication about what is and isn’t working is the difference between success and failure.




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Food industry leaders added to editorial board

Food and beverage industry leaders join the Food Engineering Editorial Advisory Board to provide insights that inform coverage decisions.




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Resilient Flooring Leaders Gather at RFCI Fall Meeting

The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) held its fall membership meeting October 28-30 at the Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida, drawing approximately 120 industry representatives. The gathering featured an impressive lineup of expert speakers addressing economic trends, regulatory matters, and market analysis.




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Mohawk Industries Names Paul De Cock as New President and COO in Leadership Transition

Mohawk Industries has announced key leadership changes as Chris Wellborn prepares to retire from his position as President and Chief Operating Officer in February 2024. Paul De Cock, currently serving as President of Flooring North America, will succeed Wellborn in the role. Ken Walma, an experienced manufacturing executive from Madison Air, will join Mohawk this month and take over De Cock's position as head of Flooring North America on February 1.




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Bella Flooring Group Announces New Leadership, Reinforces Market Position

Following recent management changes, Bella Flooring Group reaffirms its market presence under new leadership, with plans for significant investment and product expansion in 2025. 




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Sports Broadcasting Icon Bob Costas to Headline CCA Global Partners Retail Convention

Emmy-winning sportscaster Bob Costas will deliver the keynote address at the CCA Global Partners Retail Group's annual ConneXtion convention in January 2025.




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SpreadStone Pre-Mixed Coating Ideal for Wide Range of Concrete Flooring Designs

SpreadStone pre-mixed stone coating from Daich Coatings presents the appealing look of natural stone or ceramic tile and is a 100-percent real stone.




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Riva Max Offers Two Unique Engineered Hardwood Grades

Riva Max, a new engineered hardwood collection from Riva Spain, comes in two grades, Select and Character. 




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Taylor Adhesive Zephyr Serves as a Moisture Vapor Barrier, Encapsulator and Primer Coating

Engineered to fight moisture, Zephyr can also be used as a primer, or even an encapsulator, eliminating the need to remove existing or cutback adhesive residue.




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Performance Accessories TreadBond Adhesive

Performance Accessories Treadbond is a fast-curing, 100%-solids, moisture-curing adhesive designed for installing wood, HDF, and vinyl stair treads, as well as vinyl and HDF stair noses.




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Top 100 Food and Beverage Company Highlights: #6 ADM

It has been a year of innovation for ADM. The company reported that its agriculture and oilseed results were strong but slightly lower than in the second quarter of 2022.




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Mohawk Performance Accessories Expands Stair Tread Program

In 2023, Performance Accessories further expands this promise by enhancing its stair tread program and emphasizing its waterproof accessories.  




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Versatrim's VersaCap Offers Custom, Matching, Flush Stair Treads

VersaCap is used to create custom, matching, flush stair treads and returns that perfectly compliment the floor plank to provide an elegant cohesive look. 




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Discover the 2023 Innovations in Profiles, Stair Treads and Transitions

The newest flooring accessories for 2023 check all the boxes: they are great looking, easier to install, and have better functionality than ever before. 




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Performance Accessories Heads to CFI and FCICA 2023 Convention and Trade Show

Attendees will be able to expand their knowledge, find solutions and connect with others in the flooring community with Performance Accessories from September 20 to September 22, 2023. 




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Flooring Basics: How Transitions Add Value to Flooring Installations

Daniel Koutavas, territory business manager for Fishman Flooring Solutions’ Southeast Region, offers basic guidance for selecting and installing flooring transitions.





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Performance Accessories Provides New Innovations and Upgraded Digital Experience

Performance Accessories offers a total system of industry-leading flooring solutions — including trims and transitions, stair solutions, adhesives, underlayments and cleaners — designed to complement and complete any flooring installation. 




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Anodized Aluminum Stair Profile with Textured Slip-resistant PVC Tread

Schluter-TREP-V is an anodized aluminum profile with a PVC tread that protects tiled stair edges.




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Four New Profiles Added to Tarkett's Johnsonite Millwork Wall Base System

Four new profiles come in 114 color options as well as digitally printed designs to match any aesthetic. 




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Mannington's SimpleStairs Stair Treads Offer Exact Match for AduraMax, AduraRigid, AduraFlex and Realta Wood-Look Floors

Mannington’s SimpleStairs stair treads offer a seamless look for luxury vinyl flooring installations with treads that exactly match Mannington's AduraMax, AduraRigid, AduraFlex and Realta wood-look floors. 




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Meal Kit Providers Adopt Aptar-Food Protection SeaWell Active Packaging

Already utilized by major retailers across the U.S., the active packaging solution has now been adopted for direct-to-consumer shipping of various seafood items.




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Genecis Bioindustries Launches Mad Tea Brand with Compostable Pods

Mad Tea pods are fully compatible with Nespresso machines, allowing consumers to brew teas in under 30 seconds.




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Innovation, tradition make Sanders and Morley Candy Makers a fabulous food plant

Sanders and Morley Candy Makers, which first worked its way into the hearts of those who live in Michigan with factory tours for school kids, is beloved in its home state and is growing nationally.




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Clif Bar’s visual bakery project has the company ahead of the game

Clif Bar's Twin Falls bakery was named Food Engineering’s Sustainable Plant of the Year in 2017. The Indianapolis bakery has a different—although equally successful—story to tell.




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Fab Food Plant: Tyson’s innovative case-ready meat facility in Eagle Mountain, Utah

Within its walls is one of the most technically advanced food processing plants in the country—a greenfield project built from the ground up with automation, labor savings, sustainability and smart design throughout.





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Emmi Roth Debuts New Headquarters

The new 158,000-sq.-ft. building also houses Emmi Roth’s new state-of-the-art conversion facility, which will cup, bag, wedge, shred and crumble the company’s cheese products for a variety of brands.