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."
Crossville introduces Sociale, a collection of six natural stone-inspired porcelain tiles featuring the new FeatherSoft finish. Made in the USA with sustainable materials, the collection offers the luxury of natural stone with superior durability and easier maintenance, available in multiple sizes for both indoor and outdoor applications.
During a networking event at The International Surface Event in Las Vegas, Mohawk announced a $50,000 commitment to Women in the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) for 2025, building on the organization's record-breaking year of growth and mentorship.
Karndean Flooring will unveil 25 new luxury vinyl tile designs at Surfaces 2025 in Las Vegas, expanding its wood- and stone-inspired collections. The company is also introducing design aesthetics guidance and continuing its partnership with HGTV star Ty Pennington.
Toronto-based Roomvo, a visualization software provider serving over 7,000 flooring dealers, has acquired South Jordan, Utah-based QFloors, a leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) software company. The merger combines complementary technologies, with QFloors founder Chad Ogden remaining to oversee the completion of QPro, the next-generation ERP platform expected in late 2025.
I4F's CeraGrout technology, which mimics ceramic tiles with integrated grout lines, has secured licenses with 21 manufacturers across Asia, Europe, and the US. The water-resistant flooring solution offers easy installation, stain resistance, and customizable grout colors, gaining popularity in North American retail and construction markets. The technology will be on display at The International Surface Event.
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