Windmoeller appoints Julie Welch as senior healthcare director for Pureline Organic Flooring. Spartan Surfaces expands with healthcare expert Scott Pecore and territory managers Taylor Grossenkemper and John Bettinger, while completing integration with Salesmaster and GNA under new leadership from Ellen Stasi and Michael Goldfarb.
During a networking event at The International Surface Event in Las Vegas, Mohawk announced a $50,000 commitment to Women in the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) for 2025, building on the organization's record-breaking year of growth and mentorship.
Sean Hansen, owner, Premier Overlay in Bellevue, Washington, tells us what it takes to pioneer a new flooring option. He seeks to achieve a “forever floor” with a natural aesthetic and high durability.
Through a year-long program, the Mainstreet Authority campaign will focus on providing education, tools, and resources tailored to help retailers gain expertise in commercial flooring and confidently serve their customers
Mohawk Group introduces Fractal Findings, a carpet tile collection developed with 13&9 Design and Dr. Richard Taylor, incorporating nature-inspired fractal patterns proven to reduce stress and enhance cognitive function.
Technology contracts can contain hidden clauses that limit business owners' rights and make it difficult to switch providers. From data ownership to hidden fees, industry expert Chad Ogden, president and owner of QFloors, outlines critical considerations before signing agreements for business systems, websites, and other tech services.
Fluted tiles with their signature ribbed surfaces and dimensional designs, transform interiors into stunning spaces that captivate the senses. Emser Tile's new collections merge timeless elegance with modern innovation, offering versatile solutions for both residential and commercial projects.
Floor Trends & Installation and Stone World will present new research on tile and stone purchasing behaviors at TISE 2024. The study reveals surprising shifts, including declining social media influence and increasing word-of-mouth impact. Join the presentation on January 28 at 2:45 PM PST in the tise live theater booth 3509.
Following its acquisition of Commercial Flooring Services (CFS), Universal Metro executives outline plans to leverage AI technology, expand Southeast presence, and create a new model for industry consolidation that focuses on legacy preservation and people-first growth. Universal Metro is a member of Starnet.
The Association of General Contractors (AGC) in partnership with Sage released “The 2025 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook,” reporting the expectations of commercial construction firms for 2025. Contractors are overall optimistic, but labor challenges, materials costs and the incoming administration’s policies pertaining to immigration and trade are listed as top concerns.