The flooring industry has been a bit slow to jump on the technology bandwagon. For many, introducing and integrating new technology is, simply put, scary.

During Surfaces 2013, Mannington Mills’ President of Residential Business Kim Holm, Senior Vice President Residential Marketing Ed Duncan and Commercial LVT Vice President David Sheehan provided some insight on how business is trending now and in the future.

While at Surfaces 2013, Custom Building Products Marketing Services Manager Tony Pasquarelli explained how the company maintained such solid footing in recent turbulent times, and whether or not he sees brighter days ahead.

Andreas Mueller, president/CEO of the North American division of rubber flooring manufacturer nora, has taken on a greater role in the company as managing director of nora systems GmbH.

While at Surfaces 2013, BerryAlloc Regional Sales Manager Patty Banwart and Marketing Manager Cindy Thornton took some time to run through the latest product offerings, explain the company’s strategy and talk about prospects now and in the future.

While at Surfaces 2013, Jeff King, counsel for the WFCA, discussed the increasingly complex issue of independent contractors in the flooring industry with TalkFloor’s Dave Foster: who’s an independent, who isn’t, how to protect yourself and a new White Paper intended to help clear things up.

Protect-all commercial flooring Product Manager Jerry Lee breaks down the company’s past, present and outlook for the future during a quick sit-down at Surfaces 2013.

Real Bourdage, director of strategic marketing at MAPEI, gave us a sneek peek at some of the company’s strategies and more at this year's Surfaces.

While at Surfaces 2013, Florida Tile Marketing Director Sean Cilona laid out some of the challenges and opportunities faced by domestic tile manufacturers, and where the company sees itself headed in the future.