Swedish flooring manufacturer Kährs posted SEK 541 million in Q1 sales, down 8% organically, but maintained stable order intake and improved cash flow. CEO Johan Magnusson cited geopolitical uncertainty affecting demand while noting signs of a recovery in the renovation market.

Darko Pervan, founder of Välinge Innovation, was honored with Sweden's Enterprise Medal for inventing click-together flooring that eliminated the need for 100 million glue bottles annually. His company now holds 3,500 patents and operates globally through the Bjelin Group.

The tile installation materials supplier introduces industry-first Environmental Product Declaration for Ditra membrane, enhancing transparency and supporting green building standards while expanding its comprehensive sustainability documentation.

Asia's largest flooring exhibition returns to Shanghai May 26-28, showcasing innovations across 210,000 square meters with 1,600 companies representing the complete flooring value chain amid shifting global trade dynamics.

Women In the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) planned a dynamic lineup of three free events this June, aimed at inspiring, empowering, and connecting women throughout the flooring sector.

New AI-powered enhancement to Measure Premier software automates complex blueprint take-offs in just 80 seconds, allowing flooring professionals to bid on more commercial projects with greater speed and 98% accuracy.

Despite sales growth, earnings dipped slightly as the home improvement giant maintains its full-year guidance with expectations for modest comparable sales growth of approximately 1.0%.

The FCEF board meeting held at Shaw Industries revealed promising growth in technical college programs and successful student outcomes across the country.

Dave Garden steps into new role as WFCA master instructor, bringing his expertise to oversee training programs across CFI, NFIC, and FCITS divisions, strengthening WFCA's commitment to flooring professional development nationwide.