q FloorFolio Industries Introduces EnviroQuiet Case Studies By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 15:14:00 -0400 These introductory case studies illustrate how EnviroQuiet LVT has been able to enhance the living and working conditions for a variety of populations. Full Article
q Tide Rock Acquires Glenn Wayne Wholesale Bakery By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:37:00 -0400 Glenn Wayne Wholesale Bakery manufacturers donuts, muffins, Danish pastries, cookies, brownies and other baked goods from its full-line manufacturing facility in Bohemia, N.Y. Full Article
q Brynwood Partners Acquires Miracapo Pizza Company By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:26:04 -0400 Miracapo is a contract manufacturer of frozen pizzas for convenience stores and branded customers serving the retail channel. Full Article
q T. Hasegawa USA, Inc. Acquires Abelei Flavors, Inc. By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:13:28 -0400 The company says that the acquisition fits into its strategy to broaden its flavor portfolio within North America. Full Article
q Cooper Street Snacks Acquires Harvest Valley Bakery By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:25:21 -0400 The newly acquired Cooper Street Bakery will operate independently from the Cooper Street Snacks brand but will play a crucial role in supporting the company’s expanding product lines. Full Article
q ProMach Acquires HMC Products By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:55:26 -0400 HMC fabricates and installs new HMC HFFS machines and rebuilt HMC/Bartelt HFFS machines for flexible packaging solutions across numerous industries. Full Article
q Floor & Decor Posts Mixed Q3 Results Amid Challenging Market; Continues Expansion By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
q Dixie Group Reports Q3 Loss Amid Soft Flooring Market, Sales Down 5.4% By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
q Interface Reports 3Q Sales Up 10.7% By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0400 Commercial flooring manufacturer Interface posted robust third-quarter 2024 results. Strong performance in education and corporate segments, improved margins, and significant debt reduction led the company to raise its full-year guidance. Full Article
q The Dixie Group Reports Improved Profitability and Operational Efficiency in Q2 Despite Challenging Market Conditions By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
q NWFA Moves to New HQ, Hosts Open House at Inaugural Leadership Development Summit By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:15:00 -0400 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. Full Article
q Case Study: Crafting Timeless Beauty in West Texas with Mesquite Wood Flooring By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
q Digital transformations require honest communication, admission of mistakes By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400 Having honest and direct communication about what is and isn’t working is the difference between success and failure. Full Article
q AFS Group Expands Mid-South Presence with Acquisition of Memphis-Based Flooring Solutions By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:00:00 -0500 AFS Group, the nation's fifth-largest independent flooring retailer based in Columbus, Ohio, has acquired Flooring Solutions, a Memphis, Tennessee-based flooring and tile retailer reporting more than $10 million in annual sales. Full Article
q New Multifamily Housing Showed Mixed Results in Third Quarter By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500 Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing showed mixed results year-over-year in the third quarter, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Full Article
q NAR Reports 87% of Metro Areas' Home Prices Increased for Q3 2024 By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0500 Approximately 90% of metro markets (196 out of 226, or 87%) registered home price gains in the third quarter of 2024, as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate ranged from 6.08% to 6.95%, according to the National Association of Realtors’ latest quarterly report. Full Article
q Home Depot Sees Hurricane Boost in Q3, But Same-Store Sales Slip By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500 The Home Depot reported higher overall sales but declining comparable store performance in its third quarter, as the home improvement giant continues to navigate challenging macroeconomic conditions while benefiting from hurricane-related demand. Full Article
q Riva Max Offers Two Unique Engineered Hardwood Grades By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0400 Riva Max, a new engineered hardwood collection from Riva Spain, comes in two grades, Select and Character. Full Article
q Coval SP-HV Sprayer Paired with Coval Coatings Covers 50,000 Square Feet in Four Hours By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0400 Coval Technologies, an innovator in covalent bonding spray down coating systems, introduces the Coval SP-HV industrial sprayer. Full Article
q Küberit Showcases New Profile Selection Process, Sample Acquisition and Specification Support By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Feb 2023 07:30:00 -0500 Küberit USA will debut its new integrated process for profile selection, sample acquisiiton, and resources for specification support at this week’s TISE. Full Article
q Versatrim Offers 60 Quick Ship Colors in 7 Trim Profiles By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400 Versatrim's new Quick Ship program offers seven trim profiles in 60 stock colors ready to ship next business day with no minimums. Full Article
q Food quality, employee safety reign supreme at Seaboard Triumph Foods By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Aug 2018 13:30:00 -0400 There is not a single aspect of the Seaboard Triumph Foods pork processing facility in Sioux City, Iowa, that does not pay attention to detail. Full Article
q Emmi Roth Debuts New Headquarters By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
q QualiTru Sampling Systems Launches TruStream Drum Port By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:06:00 -0500 The TruStream Drum Port’s fully contained sampling system mitigates external contamination and exposure to air, maintaining product purity and quality. Full Article
q Novel “raslysation” technique works with non-clear/opaque liquids By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 UV sterilization technology works successfully in water treatment plants and HVAC systems, but milk and juices too? Full Article
q Visual inspection system helps ensure brand quality for distillery that makes spirits from milk By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:05:10 -0500 Canada-based Dairy Distillery, a spirits producer that combines artisanal distilling techniques with a scientific process to transform milk into vodka, is using Pleora Technologies’ visual inspection system to help maintain brand quality standards and reduce errors that increase operating costs and slow production. Full Article
q Dot Foods acquires Morsum, an AI/ML food platform technology company By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Sun, 06 Mar 2022 14:36:00 -0500 Dot Foods, Inc., said to be North America’s largest food industry redistributor, has acquired Morsum, a food industry data and AI platform technology company. Full Article
q Q.E.P. Announces the Acquisition of Two Companies By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Q.E.P. recently completed the acquisition of AC Products and Southern Cross Building Products. Full Article
q Stauf Adhesives Acquires AAT By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Stauf Adhesives has purchased Advanced Adhesives Technologies, a Georgia-based flooring adhesive manufacturer. Full Article
q QuickDrain USA's SquareDrain Point Drain Combines Fashion and Function By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500 QuickDrain USA, announced the arrival of the SquareDrain point drain – an extension of the QuickDrain total shower solution that reimagines how a drain should look and perform. Full Article
q GoVerden Opens New U.S. Headquarters in Texas By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:03:00 -0400 The new headquarters has allowed GoVerden to double the size of its staff to support the company’s double-digit growth over the past three years. Full Article
q Stratas Foods to Acquire AAK Foodservice Facility By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:12:00 -0400 Stratas Foods says the addition of AAK Foodservice Hillside aligns with its long-term growth objectives, particularly within the value-added oils, dressings, sauces and mayonnaise categories. Full Article
q Minerva Foods Acquires Slaughtering and Deboning Plants from Marfig By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:21:00 -0400 Minerva Foods will have the capacity to slaughter 22,336 head a day in 21 plants in the Brazilian market. Full Article
q Hershey Acquires Sour Strips Brand By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:13:00 -0500 Founded in 2019 by social media personality Maxx Chewning, Sour Strips combine shockingly sour flavors with innovative branding. Full Article
q How Moisture Measurement Improves Manufacturing Quality By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 While laboratory and other manual methods have been used for years, new automated moisture measurement and control systems can play an important role in improving product quality monitoring, increasing plant efficiency, and lowering energy costs. Full Article
q Industrial Physics Acquires Torus Group By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:24:00 -0400 This move supports Industrial Physics’ growth strategy as laid out by Chief Executive Officer Barry Lyon, upon his appointment in July 2023. Full Article
q Key Technology Debuts COMPASS Optical Sorter for IQF Products By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:36:58 -0400 COMPASS is designed to identify and remove foreign material and product defects to protect food safety and final product quality. Full Article
q The Galapagos Postman Challenge - Putting 25 years of frequent flying to the test By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:10:28 GMT *The Galapagos Postman Challenge - Using 25 years of frequent flying experience to complete an epic global travel challenge in 2024/25* In March 2024, I collected 50 letters from the ancient postbox on Isla Floreana in the Galapagos Islands –... Full Article Trip Reports
q Planes, trains and automobiles: PNQ - NCL via Taiwan By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:51:14 GMT First time attempting a TR..... *Planes:* It was Monday evening. I was in a taxi in Pune, India, when one of my staff in Italy called and told me that one of our customers in the UK were in danger of a line-down (automotive... gigantic fines... Full Article Trip Reports
q Tax for " frequent flyers" proposed in Europe By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 13:20:00 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/17/tax-on-europes-frequent-flyers-could-raise-64bn-a-year-study What do you think about this nonsense? There have been similar ideas in the past, but this one seems extreme. - one flight per year free... Full Article Travel News
q Bunting-Newton Donates Equipment to Purdue University By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:45:00 -0400 The donation is for the validation and testing of extruded high moisture meat analogs. Full Article
q SAMBAZON Acquires SunOpta’s Açaí and Smoothie Bowls Business By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The acquisition will double the company's manufacturing capacity for ready-to-eat bowls. Full Article
q Upgrade Chilling Equipment to Industrial Heat Pumps By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Industrial heat pumps provide chilling and freezing, and reclaim the heat energy lost in chilling to save money on heating water for cooking and cleaning—but is retrofitting possible? Full Article
q Grote Company Family of Brands Acquires SPI Automation By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:10:00 -0400 SPI will remain a standalone brand and continue to support its existing customers. Full Article
q Home Market Foods Expands Production into Newly Acquired Plant By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:21:50 -0400 The expansion, in South Windsor, Conn., comes as part of the company's strategic plan to expand its production capabilities, innovate and meet strong demand for its meal solutions products. Full Article
q MÜNZING Completes U.S. Production Headquarters By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:22:15 -0400 MÜNZING’s new facility in Clover, S.C. is situated on a swath of land that was formerly a tree farm, offsetting the company’s carbon footprint. Full Article
q Cambria Launches Four New Amercian-made Quartz Designs, Offers 1cm Thick Tile By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Cambria unveils four new designs that demonstrate Cambria’s ability to respond to market demands for beautifully designed surfaces while pushing the boundaries of what is possible with quartz and now offers a newly curated design palette in 1cm thickness that is available in 19 designs. Full Article
q Transom Capital-backed Artivo Surfaces Acquires Tom Duffy Company, Deal Expands Artivo’s Brand Portfolio and National Reach By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:45:00 -0400 Artivo Surfaces, the Transom Capital-backed parent company of Virginia Tile, Galleher, and Trinity Hardwood, is acquiring Tom Duffy Company, a strategic move that significantly strengthens Artivo’s position as a market leader in the tile and flooring industry. Full Article
q Notifications for Likes and Quotes not working again? By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2024 18:37:49 GMT I recall there was a problem with this earlier in the year. And then the like notifications were fixed but the quote notifications were not. Then later later there was a new type of quote notification added. But Ive just noticed that I... Full Article Technical Support and Feedback
q quotes link not working By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:58:21 GMT I keep getting notifications of people quoting me but when I click on it, nothing happens, It used to take me to a list of the quotes so I could see what people were saying. Is there some way to find quotes of me Full Article Technical Support and Feedback