Sika's complete acquisition of Schönox HPS North America creates a single-source provider of flooring installation solutions for residential and commercial projects. Sika Senior Director of Floor Covering Marlene Morin discusses the strategic move, which combines two industry leaders, and what it means for flooring contractors in 2025.
While homeowners hit pause on 7% mortgages, the flooring industry hit fast-forward at TISE 2025. From AI innovations to major tech mergers, industry leaders revealed how they're using this market lull to revolutionize the business – all while doubling down on diversity with a repeat $50,000 investment in women's leadership.
Women In the Floorcovering Industry's (WIFI) spring calendar features virtual Power Hours on storytelling and LinkedIn optimization—all designed to empower women professionals in the flooring industry. Be sure to join the women's breakfast networking event hosted by WIFI at the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Expo.
From Alabama to Montana, flooring dealers reveal how the Floor Covering Education Foundation's training initiative is solving their installer shortage crisis.
Building professionals can expect modest single-family housing growth this year as regulatory reforms and tax cut extensions counterbalance potential tariff and immigration challenges.
The $33.4 billion flooring industry faces extinction-level events as Asian manufacturing dependency, workforce instability, and distribution disruption reshape the landscape. Winners embrace technology while traditionalists falter. The next 24 months will determine who survives the great consolidation—are you standing on the right side?
Swedish flooring manufacturer Kährs Group saw Q4 2024 sales decline 11%. The company completed its Russian operations divestment and secured new bond financing while focusing on production efficiency and market expansion amid challenging conditions.
Research shows that nearly half of specialty flooring consumers leave stores dissatisfied. In response, Mohawk has transformed its Edge partner program with data-driven solutions that combine hands-on training, digital tools, and targeted marketing support to help retailers thrive in today's competitive market.
Why do floors fail? Flooring inspection consultant Ralph Godfrey breaks down why it is imperative to follow the installation standards and practices for flooring and materials prior and during the installation process.
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