Following its acquisition of Commercial Flooring Services (CFS), Universal Metro executives outline plans to leverage AI technology, expand Southeast presence, and create a new model for industry consolidation that focuses on legacy preservation and people-first growth. Universal Metro is a member of Starnet.
Anatolia Tile + Stone brings its latest innovations to TISE 2025. The Toronto-based manufacturer, supplying major chains across North America, continues aggressive global expansion with porcelain slabs, porcelain and ceramic tiles, and surface-protection solutions.
SVP invests €200M in Bjelin Group, enabling merger of Välinge's industrial business with Bjelin Industries. The deal combines leading wood technology with manufacturing expertise to create a global leader in sustainable flooring, while positioning Välinge Innovation for future IPO.
Metroflor Corporation President Russ Rogg announced a territory expansion for Herregan Distributors, a longstanding Metroflor distributor-partner operating in the greater Midwestern United States. Effective Feb. 3, 2025.
Top flooring pros reveal strategies for achieving a six-figure income in installation, emphasizing quality craftsmanship, business acumen, and continuous education.
Pacific Northwest-based Contract Furnishings Mart continues its strategic growth with new showroom locations in Salem, Oregon, and Scottsdale, Arizona. The wholesale flooring company, known for its relationship-based business model and extensive product selection, plans further expansion in the Phoenix metro area to mirror its successful multi-location approach in Seattle and Portland.
Jonathan Fox, a 21-year U.S. Air Force veteran and former Occupational Safety Manager at Amazon, is opening Footprints Floors in Waco, Texas, in early January 2025.
Spartan has appointed John Narciso as Director of Business Development—West to support the sales team across the region, spanning from Colorado to the West Coast. Mary McAtamney joins the business development team in Michigan where she will focus on the healthcare and education market segments.
QFloors, a company founded by Chad, Trent, and Chris Ogden in 1999, has grown significantly over the past 25 years. Learn how the software streamlines operations for small, mid-size, and large carpet and flooring stores.
DeGraaf Interiors recently opened a new flagship location in Ada, Michigan, transforming a vacant building into a state-of-the-art design center. The 7,500-sq.-ft. showroom features over 40 installed flooring products, dedicated designer spaces, and luxury amenities, reflecting the company's commitment to creating an elevated shopping experience.