Through the collaboration, ADM will process and commercialize a portfolio of proprietary ingredients derived from Benson Hill Ultra-High Protein (UHP) soybeans through an exclusive North American licensing partnership.

This month’s dry processing product focus covers bulk bag handling equipment.

Dust can occur during any stages of processing—here are products to help control it.

Nixon helps in guiding your facilities' assessment of agricultural and food processing risks through dust hazard analysis, NFPA 61 compliance, and leading options to address the risk of combustible dust explosions.

The equipment is designed to augment food safety and production rates and improve operator working conditions.

The company’s flexible, transparent Seeflex 040E material is designed as a bridging solution for processing bulk powders.

The $100 million facility will be largely dedicated to Goldfish and Pepperidge Farm production.

Gericke’s dust-free docking station is included as standard equipment on the bulk bag unloader.

The eight-lane machine provides auger filling of 40 grams of powder at 75 cycles per minute.

Conveyor manufacturers have taken many steps over the years to simplify cleaning and operation—and maximize uptime.

Recent research compared the carrying capacity of PPG’s precipitated silica to maltodextrin. Results showed that PPG Flo-Gard silicas provided more than 40 times the carrying capacity of maltodextrin.

The 2018 Southeast Flooring Market, which took place January 3-4 at the Cobb Galleria Centre, reported double the number of 2017 exhibiting companies and a 52% buyer attendance increase year over year.

AdHawk first partnered with FloorForce in 2016 to provide digital advertising technology to flooring retailers.

Waterproof engineered stone flooring competes against ceramic tile.

Design professionals who rely on the service to search and sample materials will now find more than 130 Emser Tile collections on the site. 

Floor Trends reached out to Tressa Samdal, VP of marketing for E.J. Welch Company, for a brief follow-up interview in the wake of the pandemic to see what has changed since we last spoke to her and ask what advice she would give to other women working their way up through the industry. 

The funds raised during the tournament will directly support the FCIF's mission of providing financial assistance to individuals within the floor-covering industry who are facing significant hardships due to illness, disability, or other unforeseen life-altering circumstances. 

The rebranding features a dynamic image, defined by a solid language, a timeless tone, and a modern approach, which aims to highlight the authentic value of ceramics.

Mohawk Builder Multifamily welcomed 11 designers from across the country to its inaugural design summit in Alpharetta, Georgia, to build relationships, garner feedback on flooring products in development, and share insights about the company's investments in innovation and sustainability.

AHSG and Commercial USA reported significant membership increases and purchasing power growth over the past few years. Read on for insights on how members have diversified their businesses.

For the month of October, the talented crew of installers with Ballin Knows Best, the first-ever AI-driven flooring installation chatbot, contribute content written by installers for installers in this editorial takeover. 

The recent CFI FCICA Convention in Orlando challenged the industry to raise the bar on installer recruitment, expand high-quality training, and expand awareness of the latest installation techniques and technologies.

Domotex Asia/Chinafloor 2025 will return to Shanghai May 26-28, 2025, as part of the Build Asia Mega Show, a platform of co-located shows and activities established to foster the integration among construction, building materials and interior design sectors.

Sherwin-Williams High Performance Flooring launched Accelera One is an advanced coating technology designed for decorative flake and quartz flooring systems that meet the rigorous demands of commercial and institutional environments, delivering a high level of performance, ease of application and chemical resistance.

Sherwin-Williams High Performance Flooring seamless flooring systems offers up durable, chemical resistant systems that cover a range of commercial applications, ranging from moderate to heavy use. The Resuflor systems integrate industrial-grade epoxy with flake or aggregate to create a decorative floor. 

Taylor Adhesives 710 is designed for a variety of applications, including: applying seaming tapes, joining padding, sealing raw edges, securing binding, patching carpet, replacing damaged nap and reinforcing seams and weak backings.

Schönox Moisture Blocking Leveler (MBL) is a two-part leveling compound used on concrete substrates to control moisture before the application of floor coverings. It is a moisture mitigation system and subfloor leveling in one step. 

Sherwin-Williams High-Performance Flooring seamless flooring systems offers up durable, chemical resistant systems that cover a range of commercial applications, ranging from moderate to heavy use.

¿Habla español? TotalWorx, the flooring accessory brand of Shaw Industries Group, will unveil a new Spanish-language catalog and share its latest innovations for professional-level flooring installations at the 2024 CFI FCICA Convention.

With the Federal Reserve beginning an easing of monetary policy and builder sentiment improving, single-family starts posted a modest gain in September while multifamily construction continued to weaken because of tight financing and an ongoing rise in completed apartments.

Homeowners are shifting their approach to bathroom renovations with personal comfort and long-term usability increasingly prioritized over resale value considerations.

Flooring America welcomed four members to its Advisory Council. The Advisory Council convenes multiple times throughout the year to guide senior management and influence the strategic direction of our programs. 

USA Flooring announced the launch of a Partner Rewards Loyalty program, designed by The Incentive Group for Pro Customers, with support from Shaw Industries. 

Flooring franchise Floor Coverings International continues its expansion in Arizona with a new mobile showroom in Sunrise. As the real estate market booms and demand for its services grows, the franchise actively seeks partners in several Arizona cities.

In a recent Floor Talk podcast, we spoke with Grogan about his goals for 2024, how his past roles at Bentley and Parterre will help him grow connections and market share within the architecture and design community, and what he anticipates for the adhesives and commercial flooring markets for the next year.

Starnet President and CEO Mark Bischoff reveals the evolutionary and revolutionary changes taking place in the commercial market today—and what commercial flooring contractors need to do to shift their perspective to prepare for the future.

Mannington Commercial's Shane Totten, AIA, director of sustainability, offers insights into the manufacturer's recent sustainability announcements. 

Architect Scott Faucheux is an expert at bringing magic to retail environments. Having worked on concepts for Urban Outfitters and Anthropology, Faucheux is now creative director at TPG Architects. Learn what he has to say about the role flooring plays in the design of retail spaces. 

David Gross, executive director, INSTALL, shares his experience, how he came to land in a union organization and provides next steps for flooring installers who are interested in moving into another role within the flooring industry.

Frank Chiera, senior VP of marketing and advertising, CCA Global Partners, and Terri Daniels, VP of public relations, offer guidance on marketing strategy for flooring retailers in 2024. 

After losing family members to gun violence, Charity Adeoti discovered her passion for making a difference. Learn how this graduate of the Floor Covering Education Foundation 10-week installation program aims to inspire youth to get off the streets to pursue careers—and successful futures—in flooring.

Leslie Del Pozo, vice president of marketing content & communications, QEP/Roberts has been supporting the installation community in a variety of ways for several years now, including sponsoring our Installation Awards for the second year in a row. Here, we dive more into her flooring journey, what supporting the installation community means to her and the importance of just showing up.

Resilient Floor Covering Institute President and CEO Bill Blackstock offers an update on the association's key initiatives for the second half of 2024 and provides an outlook for the resilient category of flooring. 

Fishman Flooring’s new president Shane Richmond discusses the benefit of Employee Stock Ownership Plans, succession planning and the future of flooring distribution. 

At NeoCon 2024, Floor Trends & Installation met up with AHF Products Chief Commercial Officer Jennifer Zimmerman and Vice President of Commercial Fred Reitz to learn more about the company’s commercial channel strategy, incorporating AHF Contract, Armstrong Flooring, Crossville Tile and Parterre brands.

Learn how this leader in resilient flooring emphasizes long-term planning, approaches the evolving role of digital printing, and discusses the importance of clear product storytelling. Plus, Wu highlights Novalis' commitment to domestic manufacturing.

SCI Floor Covering, backed by Ranier Capital, is expanding through strategic acquisitions in the Midwest. Despite some market softness, SCI President and CEO Dave Elberson remains optimistic about the flooring industry's outlook. Learn about his acquisition strategy, business outlook and SCI's career path for installers. 

Get an inside look at the art of flooring design through the eyes of Audra Keiber, Mohawk’s director of design & development. In this episode, Keiber gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the Mohawk Design Summit, bringing retailers and designers together to forecast 2025 and 2026 trends and product ideation.

The Belknap White Group recently announced the brand merger of Belknap White, JJ Haines and Swiff Train under the UCX umbrella. Here, UCX CEO Ray Mancini discusses the merger and the future of distribution.   

David Winkler, regional director of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 5, discusses the importance of training, provides insight into the inner workings and benefits of IUPAT and dispells some common misconceptions about trade unions.