The Southwest Flooring Market, Adleta Winter Product Show, and dealer meetings for Shaw Floors and BPI converge at the Loews Arlington campus January 8-9, 2025, despite challenging weather forecasts.
Despite economic headwinds in 2024, Metroflor maintained steady performance through strong inventoried programs and new product launches. The company plans to leverage its expanded WPC collections and diversified global supply chain while continuing support for independent wholesale distribution in 2025.
Major U.S. ports are experiencing unprecedented cargo surges as retailers rush to import goods before a potential East Coast and Gulf Coast port strike in January and expected tariff increases under the incoming Trump administration.
Alexandria Moulding, a building materials distributor based in Alexandria, Ontario, will expand Trex Company's presence in Canada by offering its decking and railing products through its extensive retail and contractor network.
L. Fishman & Son has acquired WJ Grosvenor, combining two historic flooring distribution companies. The deal expands Fishman's Northeast presence, adding seven branches and 20 employees. New England contractors will gain access to Fishman's extensive product line, including their Landmark Interiors collection.
Distributors who are members of the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) will receive half off their Expo Pass to The International Surface Event (TISE) 2025 if they register before December 8, 2024.
Tarkett Home partners with Michael Halebian & Co. to distribute their residential hard surface flooring products in the Mid-Atlantic region, expanding their existing commercial division collaboration.
Three flooring distributors and a coatings solutions company announce the promotion and addition of new team members. Read on for Floor Trends & Installation's round-up of recent arrivals and changes in flooring sales and business.
The flooring industry faces significant challenges in Fall 2024 due to multiple supply chain disruptions. Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton devastated the Southeast, while a dockworkers' strike briefly halted East and Gulf Coast ports. Although the strike was suspended, experts warn of potential long-term effects and urge flooring businesses to prepare for future crises by diversifying sources and managing inventory strategically.
