INVISTA launches STAINMASTER PetProtect carpet and cushion system—a new, durable and easy-to-clean STAINMASTER carpet that resists the most difficult pet stains and easily releases pet hair when vacuumed. An important part of the ...
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Boa-Franc, manufacturer prefinished hardwood floors, has received the most prestigious award bestowed by the Canadian government on businesses and organizations that successfully apply best business practices. A Gold Trophy Award was ...
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Kennebec Lumber Company has begun construction on three new state-of-the-art kilns, each capable of drying 60,000 board feet, increasing overall capacity to nearly 1,000,000 board feet. The new computer-controlled propane-fired kilns will ...
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There was a time when just hanging an "open" sign on your store meant you would be successful. Thanks in part to the recession, as well as whole slew of things—from changing demographics to technological advances to increased ...
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IndusParquet Brazilian Angelim Ebony Linear design is the use of extended or arranged lines for a clean, sophisticated look. IndusParquet, Brazilian exotic hardwood flooring manufacturer, is taking that design approach to a whole new ...
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Surya, manufacturer of area rugs and home accessories, has named Tom Etheridge vice president of the company's hospitality division. In his new role, Etheridge will manage the brand's sales, marketing and product direction for the ...
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Invista launches Stainmaster PetProtect system – a new, durable and easy-to-clean Stainmaster carpet that resists most difficult pet stains and easily releases pet hair when vacuumed. "Pet owners love their pets, but our consumer ...
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Earlier this year, SelecTech launched its BioLock technology through its FreeStyle line of commercial flooring products to provide its healthcare division with an interlocking conductive flooring powerhouse that is beneficial to health care ...
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The Floor Covering Industry Issues Council (FCIIC) held its fall meeting in Chicago on Oct 25. Leaders of flooring industry trade associations convened to share information on an array of topics and explore opportunities to partner on ...
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Resilient flooring has grown from 13% to over 20% of the flooring market on a square footage basis over the last decade. In the last five years, it has been the fastest growing category, fueled in part by its frequent specification in ...
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Using an entire chunk of wood, such as 0.6 inch (1.6 mm) thick sheet of wood to make furniture is not feasible and economical. Such a single sheet of wood often tends to be fragile and there is a possibility that such a sheet of wood may ...
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Celebrating textures, materiality and artisan skills Desso a global carpets, carpet tiles and sports pitches company has launched its latest collection called Materials in Touch. Part of Desso's wider CARPETECTURE concept, this tactile ...
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It has often been said that nowadays in order for a flooring store to be successful it needs to do more than just sell floors. Rather, it needs to become a one-stop shop and separate yourself from the competition. Floor Retailers Floor To ...
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Dawn McElfresh, Builder Channel Marketing Manager, AFP, accepted the award on behalf of Armstrong, with Frank Anton, Hanley-Wood. Armstrong World Industries has won the Gold award for Excellence in Marketing in Hanley Wood's 1st Annual ...
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Corporate Floors has announced the addition of Clark Jackson as A&D Flooring Solutionist. Jackson, a graduate of The University of Texas at Dallas, brings extensive experience working in Healthcare and Corporate end use development, and ...
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