Breaking Flooring News

RSS

Robert Rennie, who spent more than 35 years working as a sales executive for flooring adhesive and installation companies, died Nov. 19 after a seven-month battle with leukemia. He was 64.

Organizers of Coverings 2011 have issued a call to architects and interior designers to “Bring Your Client to Coverings.”

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has authorized the International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL) to teach continuing education courses pertaining to healthcare construction to its membership.

The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) has announced the nominees for the 2010 Lammy Awards.

America's Magnificent Carpet Awards (AMCA), honoring the best new area rug introductions took place during the January Atlanta International Area Rug Market featuring the National Oriental Rug Show (NORS) on Saturday, Jan. 15.

In spite of snow and ice impacting attendance in Atlanta, Beaulieu officials were extremely upbeat following their regional show there and in Dallas.

Tarkett has become the latest company to announce price increases in the face of increasing raw material and fuel costs.

Berry Floor, Alloc, and Flooring Industries (the intellectual property company of the Unilin group) have entered into a patent cooperation whereby Flooring Industries will become responsible for the sublicensing of specific patent portfolios owned by Berry Floor and Alloc.

Among the building products used to help rebuild The Lighthouse School near Nashville, Tenn. during a recent episode of ABC-TV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, installers selected SpraySmart adhesive from Tarkett’s Azrock brand.

To celebrate the introduction of its new Bliss Magic Fresh Collection and Bliss HealthyTouch Collection, Beaulieu plans to issue dealer coupons.