Trevor Stromquist and his team will play a vital role in revenue and brand growth for HMTX with innovative marketing and sales strategies and driving synergies across various business units within the company.
Kährs is restructuring its manufacturing operations to bring production closer to customers, including new U.S. sourcing and consolidating Nordic production in Sweden. The company plans to transition production from its Romanian plant, affecting 90 employees, while maintaining the facility for central European market support.
ASID and CIRI have released a design brief examining how extreme heat affects buildings and occupants' health. The research highlights increased VOC emissions during high temperatures and provides strategies for interior designers to improve building resilience. The brief emphasizes integrated design approaches and careful material selection to protect occupant health.
The National Tile Contractors Association announced its final educational programs for 2024, featuring 15 workshops and four regional training sessions across 11 states in December. The free events, led by NTCA technical trainers offer hands-on learning opportunities ranging from three-hour workshops to full-day intensive training sessions.
Gerflor USA and the NCAA have renewed their partnership, ensuring Connor Sports, Sport Court, and Taraflex will continue providing playing surfaces for major collegiate championships. The agreement extends Connor Sports' role in March Madness since 2006, Sport Court's 30-year volleyball championship presence, and Taraflex's Division I volleyball court provision since 2021.
OSHA cited Appalachian Wood Floors for multiple safety violations after a 23-year-old worker suffered a partial arm amputation at their Portsmouth facility. Inspectors found bypassed safety devices and inadequate training. The company, already in OSHA's Severe Violator program, faces $255,528 in penalties for 14 violations.
Contract Furnishings Mart's annual Whiskey & Wine Fundraiser generated $23,200 for Breast Friends Oregon, supporting local breast cancer patients. CFM is a National Floorcovering Alliance member.
Swedish flooring innovator Bjelin will showcase its latest sustainable hardwood collections at Bau 2025 in Munich, Germany, including the new Woodura Herringbone 2.0.
The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will host its annual online auction from December 2-7, 2024, featuring over $52,000 worth of tile installation products, materials, and fishing experiences. Proceeds will support CTEF's mission of providing education and certification programs for ceramic tile and stone industry professionals.
Distributors who are members of the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) will receive half off their Expo Pass to The International Surface Event (TISE) 2025 if they register before December 8, 2024.
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