Matt Bowles of Cre8tive Flooring in the United Kingdom and Allen Lewis of Eagle Interiors in Alabama claimed victory in luxury vinyl plank and carpet installation categories, respectively, at TISE's prestigious competition. Judges praised the exceptional skill level of all competitors, with winners taking home $3,000 and the championship belt.
Performance Accessories MasterPatch is a fast-drying, self-curing, polymer-modified, cement-based patching compound that rapidly develops high compressive strength.
What's the secret to leading a major flooring company?
Top executives from Engineered Floors, Mannington, Mohawk and Shaw reveal the mentoring effect, why being "frontline obsessed" matters, and how to keep it simple in a complex industry.
Mohawk Industries reported fourth-quarter 2024 earnings that exceeded expectations, despite ongoing challenges in the housing market and soft residential demand.
Mohawk adds 10 products to its EverStrand carpet collection, expanding its sustainable flooring made from recycled PET bottles. The company reclaims six billion plastic bottles annually through its Continuum process.
Karastan is marking its 96th year with its most ambitious product launch, introducing 43 new designs including an exclusive Black Label collection targeting luxury consumers.
Karastan expands its resilient flooring line with LuxeCraft Serenity, featuring two styles - Summerhill Chase and Wyndham Shores. The premium wood plastic composite (WPC) collection offers enhanced comfort and sound absorption through new ComfortCore technology.
At The International Surface Event in Las Vegas, Women In the Floorcovering Industry hosted a panel of industry experts who addressed common sustainability misconceptions in flooring. The January 28 event combined educational discussions with creative recycling, as attendees crafted jewelry from repurposed flooring materials.
The market may be frozen today, but tomorrow's wave of demand could be unprecedented. Reporting from The International Surface Event, top flooring executives reveal why they're strategically positioning for post-2025 growth despite current housing market paralysis. From AI integration to strategic partnerships, here's how industry giants are preparing for what could be "the best five years in a generation."
