Despite tough market conditions, Floor & Decor saw slight sales growth of 0.9% to $1.12 billion in third quarter 2024, though net income fell 21.6% and same-store sales dropped 6.4%. The retailer maintained aggressive expansion, adding 11 new stores and planning 10 more openings in fourth quarter.

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.

Flooring manufacturer Dixie Group continued investing in digital marketing and in-store merchandising during the third quarter but, like many in the flooring industry, faced headwinds from high interest rates, low home sales, and weak consumer confidence.

Charles Tyson, president, and CEO of LL Flooring, resigned as an officer and director of the company effective November 1, according to documents filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Schönox HPS North America announced its extensive range of LEED-contributing flooring products that meet LEED v4.1 certification requirements for both interior and building construction.

Product quality (97%) continues to be the most influential factor in deciding to sell/promote a particular brand/manufacturer of residential carpet, according to the just-completed Carpet and Area Rug Market Study conducted by BNP Media Market Research for National Floor Trends.

The purpose of NFT's hardwood market study is to obtain feedback from flooring dealers/contractors concerning the hardwood flooring business in today's competitive market.

The 2014 Floor Trends Flooring Industry Study, conducted recently by BNP Market Research and compiled from answers given by readers of Floor Trends, Floor Covering Installer, Stone World, Contemporary Stone & Tile Design and Tile Magazine, offers a look at a flooring market poised for continued growth.

While the economy in 2014 is more sluggish than it was a year ago—due to a variety of reasons—there remains hope for those in the industry. 

Nine furnished apartments featuring Shaw products will house young professionals going through training in Dalton, Ga., and to assess product performance, user experience and the latest design trends.

Smithfield's new reporting framework will utilize improved data to calculate its GHG inventory in alignment with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

Ohly has been delivering yeast extracts and yeast-based specialties from its base in Hamburg, Germany since 1836.

Best of NeoCon honors trailblazing solutions that exhibit unparalleled innovation and exceptional design. See the 2024 winners in flooring.

The same oak has been used for wine barrels dating as far back as 350 BC, chosen for its durability and high level of tannins.

We invite manufacturers and distributors from residential and commercial market segments to submit their latest flooring and installation product launches for our second-annual readers' choice contest. 

From NeoCon 2024, Bjelin U.S. General Manager Zach Adams shares insights into what's driving wood flooring sales in the commercial market and the manufacturer's new partnership with Spartan Surfaces. 

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 76th home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program. The home dedication for U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class (Ret.) John Kremer took place on March 21, in Lebanon, Ohio.

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 77th home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program. The home dedication for U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class (Ret.) Joshua Geddis took place on April 25, in Coburg, Oregon.

Stiles Machinery will showcase surface solutions, such as sanding, veneering, and finishing at the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in booth 4835 in Hall B, located at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, from August 6 – 9, 2024.

The new retail program will include sales tools to incentivize and educate the salesperson – including a few “wow” surprises from "Fixer to Fabulous” stars Dave and Jenny Marrs.

The company will close its Warren, Arkansas, solid hardwood flooring manufacturing facility. Production will be moved to the AHF Beverly, West Virginia, facility, the largest solid hardwood flooring plant in North America, and the AHF West Plains, Missouri. 

Sheoga Hardwood Flooring is the twenty-fifth member of the NWFA/NOFMA certification program.

The Dixie Group said it continues to focus on new product launches and cost-saving initiatives to navigate the challenging housing and home remodeling market. 

Craftsman Hardwood Flooring owner Matt Garcia walks us through a custom hardwood flooring project that required a creative collaboration between the builder, skilled craftsmen and women, designers, architects and the homeowner. 

Luxury flooring brand Riva Spain opens four new "Riva Corners" in Massachusetts, showcasing their high-quality, sustainable wood products. The expansion reflects the brand's growth in the region, with business tripling over two years.

In a joint effort to promote environmental stewardship and community involvement, Mohawk is teaming up with One Tree Planted, Food Well Alliance and local retail partners to break ground on a new orchard at Tara Elementary School in Morrow, Georgia. 

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.

The new 750,000-square-foot facility will begin shipping products in the fourth quarter of this year and aims to establish itself as a hub for innovation.

The renewal underscores HMTX's dedication to organizational transparency and social equity.

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.

Industry veteran Paul Dominie has launched a new brand, Onn Surfaces, which provides timeless hard surfaces, including engineered hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl plank, and glue-down luxury vinyl flooring.

The new WoodHaven LVT flooring from LX Hausys offers light hues and high-resolution design. 

Floor Trends & Installation Managing Editor Beth Miller shares her experience attending the International Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) Association LVP, Laminate, and Hardwood Technical Certification alongside the Mohawk and Performance Accessories product teams at the Mohawk Training Facility in Dalton, Georgia.  

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.

After the recent addition of LL Flooring to the F9 Brands retail portfolio, F9 Brands CEO Jason Delves said the company is exploring other potential strategic options that will better align with Southwind’s long-term growth opportunities.

Through testing, Tarkett said its non-PVC resilient flooring has been proven to stack up against traditional LVT in terms of dimensional stability, impact resistance and ease of maintenance.

The ASTM F06 Committee approved a new standard that covers single-component fluid-applied moisture mitigation systems for use under resilient flooring installed on concrete substrates.

The GroundWorx Pet Perfect Underlayment offers a wide range of benefits, including sound suppression, moisture mitigation, smooths subfloors, thermal insulation and comfort underfoot. 

Preferred Flooring President Daniel Gonzalez urges the flooring installation community to follow the right guidelines for semi-wet-setting luxury vinyl.

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.

The Good Plastic Company is turning trash into treasure, giving old plastic a glamorous makeover.

Sunshine on a Ranney Day, a nonprofit that reimagines and builds custom rooms for children with special needs, selected Mohawk’s SolidTech waterproof LVT for its recent bedroom makeover for 16-year-old Kendall.  

Learn how Don Finkell, Emily Finkell, Carr Newton, and Jesse Xia launched East Paragon Flooring to bring the best in design, performance and value to the North American market. 

HGTV show “100 Day Hotel Challenge” features the renovation of two North Carolina beachside hotels in just three months – and they chose Karndean LVT for the jobs.

Shaw Industries is further enhancing its domestic resilient flooring manufacturing capabilities with a $90 million investment in Plant RP in Ringgold, Georgia, which makes SPC and LVT resilient flooring. This latest phase of investment will more than double the facility’s resilient flooring production capacity by 2026. 

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After the mad dash to end one year, January seems like a chance to get your feet back under you as you start the next.

We all have those days when a bunch of little stuff is getting under our skin. But then we have those other days, where we don't joke or complain about having "one of those days" because something has gone seriously wrong.

Beginning with our July issue, Food Engineering will be a 100% digital publication.

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