At this year's International Surfaces Event, AHF Products announced the launch of 35+ new collections across brands, emphasizing U.S. manufacturing capabilities with 12 domestic plants. The company highlights the integration of Crossville tile, expansion of unfinished hardwood offerings, and leveraging historic brands like Armstrong Flooring while successfully managing multiple go-to-market channels.
While the flooring industry anticipates recovery in 2025, The Dixie Group is transforming how consumers can personalize their homes through an innovative capability that sets retailers apart: true custom color matching for carpet across price points.
Matt Bowles of Cre8tive Flooring in the United Kingdom and Allen Lewis of Eagle Interiors in Alabama claimed victory in luxury vinyl plank and carpet installation categories, respectively, at TISE's prestigious competition. Judges praised the exceptional skill level of all competitors, with winners taking home $3,000 and the championship belt.
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Mohawk adds 10 products to its EverStrand carpet collection, expanding its sustainable flooring made from recycled PET bottles. The company reclaims six billion plastic bottles annually through its Continuum process.
IUPAT crowned its 2025 Apprentice Champion at The International Surface Event, where four apprentices competed to showcase their skills in the annual competition.
At The International Surface Event, LX Hausys America Inc. introduced Splendor, an elegant addition to its Viatera quartz countertop line. Featuring golden veins cascading diagonally across a soft white background, Splendor offers dynamic, marble-like aesthetic for kitchens, bathrooms, and versatile interior spaces.
At The International Surface Event in Las Vegas, Women In the Floorcovering Industry hosted a panel of industry experts who addressed common sustainability misconceptions in flooring. The January 28 event combined educational discussions with creative recycling, as attendees crafted jewelry from repurposed flooring materials.
The market may be frozen today, but tomorrow's wave of demand could be unprecedented. Reporting from The International Surface Event, top flooring executives reveal why they're strategically positioning for post-2025 growth despite current housing market paralysis. From AI integration to strategic partnerships, here's how industry giants are preparing for what could be "the best five years in a generation."
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