The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has
announced the development, and approval by the American Institute of
Architects, of its first AIA Continuing Education System (CES) course that also
qualifies for the Sustainable Design
("SD") credit.
Kale Group, a Turkey-based ceramic products manufacturer with the brands Kale, Çanakkale Seramik, Kalebodur and Kalekim, recently celebrated its 53rd anniversary at the annual Ceramic Festival at the Kaleseramik Plants in the Çan District of Çanakkale, Turkey.
The eighth annual NeoCon East has been rescheduled to Oct. 28-29, 2010, at the Baltimore Convention Center, differing from the December dates originally announced.
The Carpet and Rug Institute is accepting product submissions for testing in its newest category, Pet Stain and Odor Removal, for the Seal of Approval testing and certification program.
One billion sq. ft. of EcoWorx-backed carpet tile has been installed in more than 222,000 projects in 80 countries, according to Shaw Industries Group.
The National Wood Flooring Association has launched its Accepted Product Seal Program to help manufacturer members earn recognition with consumers for products meeting industry performance standards.
Citing the sluggish U.S. economy and declining sales in high pressure laminate flooring, Wilsonart International said it will discontinue its Wilsonart Flooring product line and close its manufacturing plant in Temple, Texas.
The Chicago Floorcovering Association is gearing up for a range of educational seminars and networking meetings for the remainder of the year, including a seminar on the new EPA lead guidelines that will go into effect in October, and a presentation by Terry Wheat, president of RFMS.