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The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) have partnered to host inaugural NAFCD & NBMDA Distributor Marketplace, Nov. 16-18, at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs.

The 2010 House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year, located at Rockefeller Center and designed by Jeff Lewis of Bravo's "Flipping Out," prominently features Mohawk hardwood and carpet.

Mayor David Pennington of Dalton, Ga., will greet attendees and provide introductory remarks during the August 17 flooring industry tribute to the late Sonna Calandrino.

Wools of New Zealand has recruited seven wool carpet retailers to form the Premier Partner Advisory Council.

Robert J. "Bob" Botelho, senior vp of RollMaster Software for more than 13 years, died July 6 at his home in Lexington, N.C., following a brief illness. He was 57.

The World Floor Covering Association said its recent, annual media tours of New York City and Des Moines have been a success.

Jonathan Zanger, president of Walker Zanger, was recently named Tile Partners for Humanity's Tile Partner of the Year for 2010.

The deadline for potential speakers to submit conference topics for Coverings 2011 is Friday, Aug. 13.

Masland has entered an exclusive partnership with Brink & Campman, a Dutch manufacturer noted for its high-quality woven and handtufted rugs. 

Universal Fibers recently welcomed more than 550 of its associates and their families to a 40th anniversary celebration at the corporate headquarters in Bristol, Va.