The Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) welcomed trainers from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) to their Dalton, Georgia, headquarters for a three-day train-the-trainer event on February 25-27. Participants focused on mastering hand-sewing techniques for custom stair carpet installation and repairs.
Karastan's new Black Label collection features 43 premium designs with wool, Kashmere and SmartStrand fibers. With fashion-inspired merchandising, digital customization tools, and cross-collection coordination, Karastan empowers retailers to serve luxury consumers seeking authenticity and craftsmanship in their homes.
Interface marks 25 years of its nature-inspired i2 design approach with two new carpet tile collections. Material Impressions and Open Road expand the company's commercial flooring portfolio, offering flexible installation options through designs that blend rather than match exactly, inspired by nature's random patterns.
Engineered Floors is launching over 30 new soft-surface styles in 2025. With innovative High-Def technology and a keen eye on generational trends, the company is elevating carpet into a personalized style statement that resonates with modern consumers.
The CARE California Carpet Stewardship Program awarded 15 grants in 2024, supporting projects that will expand recycling capacity by 4 million pounds annually and improve collection infrastructure, including new rural drop-off sites and innovative research into sustainable applications for carpet materials.
Michigan's first dedicated flooring installation training center opens, offering career paths for high school students with hands-on training, job placement assistance and financial aid options.
Six leading flooring industry associations will host the second annual Flooring Sustainability Summit in Washington, D.C., July 16-17, 2025. The event at the Mayflower Hotel will bring together industry stakeholders to discuss sustainability challenges, circular economy initiatives, and supply chain education.
While the flooring industry anticipates recovery in 2025, The Dixie Group is transforming how consumers can personalize their homes through an innovative capability that sets retailers apart: true custom color matching for carpet across price points.
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