A series of studies indicates that effectively cleaned carpets can trap allergens and other particles, resulting in fewer particles escaping into the air and thus contributing to the maintenance of indoor air quality. "These studies ...
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Gusto Packing, a Montgomery, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 67,113 pounds of sliced, spiral ham products due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety ...
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International Market Centers officials say the Las Vegas Market has reached 96% occupancy for the Jan. 26-Jan. 30 show. The 96.4% occupancy on 21 floors is the highest level for permanent floors since Building C opened in 2008. A floor of ...
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As part of Quick Step's "Long Live Style" campaign, the brand will be flooring the official "Trends Hub" during the upcoming Surfaces flooring tradeshow. The Trends Hub space is designed to serve as an inspirational presentation of the ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration, floor
The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has hired two new employees at its headquarters in St. Louis. John Forbes has been hired as manufacturer services director, and Adam Williams has been hired as marketing manager. Forbes spent ...
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Bona US will be opening a new regional training center in Seattle. It is one of six regional training centers launched by Bona over the past few years and is located between Seattle and Tacoma in the West Valley Business Park in the city ...
Kennebec Lumber has added tingle flooring to its growing distribution network. tingle flooring, formerly known as W.C. Tingle Company is headquartered in Lee's Summit, Mo. covers the Midwest and is part of the Bravo Group. With a rich ...
Bob Sweezey retired as technical director from Strauf USA effective Dec. 31, 2013. Sweezey has served in many capacities for the flooring industry, most recently as technical director for the German based Stauf Adhesives company. ...
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Coswick Hardwood has launch the Chevron collection, a new line of European-style wood flooring. The new line will be presented at the Surfaces show in Las Vegas Jan. 28-30th, 2014, and will be available in North America in early 2014. ...
Tags: Hardwood, Construction, Decoration, wood flooring
Budget WatchWhen choosing tiles, it is very easy to get carried away with the material, designs, and patterns they are available in. But before you go looking, keep an estimate in mind and then head out so that your heart doesn't break when ...
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Tropical hardwoods have long been prized for their rich dark tones and incredible durability. Woods like teak seem to last forever, even in harsh conditions, and they acquire a beautiful patina over time that testifies to years of graceful ...
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Shaw Industries recently joined the Make It Right Foundation to cut the ribbon on the Foundation's latest project, the Bancroft School Apartments in Kansas City's Manheim Park neighborhood for which Shaw donated flooring including its ...
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Lauzon Distinctive Hardwood Flooring is Välinge's first licensee to use the photocatalytic technology ACTiO2 on hardwood flooring to contribute to a greener and cleaner indoor environment. Välinge is pleased to announce that ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration, Hardwood Flooring, Flooring
A&M Supply has acquired Atlantic Plywood's Richmond, Va. distribution center. A&M Supply, founded in 1951 and headquartered in Pinellas Park, Fla., currently operates 11 distribution centers servicing 10 states. With the addition of ...
Tags: A&M Supply, Atlantic Plywood Distribution Center, Acquiring
There is no question Surfaces is the industry’s largest all-encompassing trade show in North America. And in 2014, it promises to be even bigger and better with the addition of a new trade show, TileExpo running in conjunction with ...
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