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World's Tallest Mass Timber Building Features Innovative Flooring Solutions

Custom Carpet Innovation Completes Milwaukee's Sustainable Urban Living Landmark
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Tanja Kern
March 27, 2025
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Milwaukee's Ascent, the world's tallest mass timber building, faced a critical flooring challenge when carpet suppliers couldn't deliver. The solution? Custom-printed carpet tiles that not only matched design specifications but improved moisture control.


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Starnet Adds Two New Members

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February 11, 2025
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Two established flooring companies, Creative Design Flooring (Scottsdale, Arizona) and Corridor Flooring Associates (Halethorpe, Maryland), have joined Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership, strengthening the network's presence in key markets and expanding its expertise in commercial flooring solutions.


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Universal Metro Details Growth Strategy Following CFS Acquisition

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Tanja Kern
January 20, 2025
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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. 


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Universal Metro Acquires Alabama-Based Commercial Flooring Services in Strategic Partnership

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January 10, 2025
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Universal Metro has partnered with Grant and Courtney Petruzzelli to acquire Commercial Flooring Services, a Huntsville-based flooring contractor and Starnet member founded in 1995. The deal aims to expand Universal Metro's Southeast presence while implementing new technologies and maintaining the company's community-focused legacy.


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C/F Data Systems Names Marilyn Kelland as New President

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January 3, 2025
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After three decades of service, Marilyn Kelland has been promoted from vice president to president of CF Data Systems, a leading construction industry software provider. Known for her customer-first approach and deep industry knowledge, Kelland started as a support representative in 1994 and has been instrumental in the company's evolution.


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How Commercial Flooring Contractors Can Leverage Sourcewell to Create New Market Opportunities

Mark Bischoff
Mark Bischoff
December 9, 2024
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Starnet President and CEO Mark Bischoff unveils how commercial flooring contractors can utilize Sourcewell, a cooperative procurement solution that enables government public entities to purchase goods at competitive prices, to unlock new business demand.


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Scaling Success for the Professional Interior Contractor

Mark Bischoff
Mark Bischoff
November 21, 2024
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Learn how the adoption of a team selling structure and data models can increase sales, profits, hasten business expansion and ensure higher quality among professional interior contractors. 


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Starnet Members See Bright Future with Expanded Service Model

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Tanja Kern
October 28, 2024
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From the Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring fall meeting, commercial flooring contractors report that diversified services and building and durable business models are helping them sustain growth into 2025.


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Building Durable Enterprises: The Starnet Formula for Flooring Industry Longevity

Mark Bischoff
Mark Bischoff
October 16, 2024
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Mark Bischoff, president and CEO of Starnet, shares his perspective on how its flooring contractor member companies have built infrastructures for growth and longevity.



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Flooring Industry Resilience: From Fed Rates to Legacy Leadership

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Tanja Kern
October 7, 2024
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As the Federal Reserve's rate cut impacts the flooring sector, industry veterans demonstrate adaptability. Dan Frierson's 60-year journey at The Dixie Group showcases innovative leadership, while Starnet's long-standing members highlight stability. Our October issue also explores retail innovations, installation techniques, and pricing strategies, reflecting the industry's multifaceted nature and ability to navigate economic shifts.


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