Emore, who most recently served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer and Interim CEO, brings more than two decades of leadership experience in the flooring and building products industries.
I4F reported that it will be a Diamond sponsor at the 2025 Global DIY-Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, June 11-13. As one of seven Diamond sponsors, the opportunity provides i4F visibility and direct engagement with senior leaders from the world’s largest DIY and home improvement retailers.
New home sales jumped 10.9% in April to 743,000 units despite high interest rates and construction costs. Home builders call it an anomaly, with 61% now offering sales incentives. Year-to-date sales still down 1.2% as industry faces ongoing economic uncertainty.
Brazil's 57-company pavilion at Coverings 2025 in Orlando generated $27.34 million in immediate deals and projects over $90 million in 12-month business. The natural stone showcase exceeded expectations with nearly 4,000 business contacts, reinforcing Brazil's leadership in the international stone market.
California's carpet recycling program studied waste at four major processing facilities, finding wool/jute (25%) and unacceptable backing materials (12%) dominate landfilled carpet waste. The data-driven analysis aims to improve post-consumer carpet circularity and identify barriers to recycling residential and commercial carpets.
TCNA appointed Michael Kephart to lead Tennessee's ceramic tile workforce development project, partnering with eight major manufacturers. The initiative leverages Tennessee's $1 billion workforce investment to create training programs for the state's advanced tile manufacturing sector.
Sunil Palakodati, CEO of Artivo Surfaces—America's largest flooring distributor with $720 million revenue—is among 35 finalists for Ernst & Young's 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award. The 40-year-old program recognizes bold leaders who disrupt markets.
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