The Million Mile Challenge encouraged Beaulieu associates to plan walking time into their daily routines. Company management accommodated and even set up walking courses at Beaulieu facilities. The goal was a healthier workforce and holding the line on insurance premiums. Within weeks, reports of successful results were reported to the "Be Your Best" wellness team.
The National Wood Flooring Association is
offering a new financial service for its members, B2B CFO, a service designed to
confidentially help small to mid-market companies understand and control their
financial performance.
Shaw will be the exclusive flooring provider and sponsor for
the HGTV Green Home Giveaway set for spring 2010. The home will feature recyclable
Shaw Anso® nylon carpet and eco-friendly Epic™ hardwood.
Mohawk Industries has been recognized as a charter member of the
Department of Energy’s (DOE) Save Energy Now Program. Mohawk has voluntarily
pledged to reduce its energy intensity use by 25% over the next decade.
Mannington Commercial has launched the second year of its Tx:Style Design Challenge. Designers with less than seven years of professional experience are invited to upload designs for a new commercial carpet collection to be manufactured by Mannington Commercial.
The British Wool Marketing Board will promote a “Naturally Green” message for British Wool products at Domotex 2010, set for Jan. 16-19 in Hannover, Germany. The British Wool exhibit will be located in Hall 5 Stand F38.
Dal-Tile Corp. has launched
its new OutStand Technology, a patent-pending glaze technique designed
to "provide tile with unparalleled surface wear and stain resistance while
infusing the tile with Microban® antimicrobial product protection."
Show organizers of the Atlanta International Area Rug Market, set for Jan. 7-10 at the AmericasMart complex in Atlanta, are seeking entries for the America's Magnificent Carpet Awards.