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Articles by Michael Chmielecki

"The Lexus of our assortment" Formica returns to laminate, teams with Kronotex for new line

Michael Chmielecki
Michael Chmielecki
June 9, 2006
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After exiting the North America laminate flooring business two years ago, Formica is back. This time it's teaming with Kronotex USA to create the new upscale laminate brand Formica Flooring. With the help of extensive distribution agreements and an ambitious marketing program, the line also marks Kronotex's entry into the specialty retail channel.
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Healthcare floors: The next generation

Michael Chmielecki
Michael Chmielecki
June 1, 2006
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More colors, better designs and increased comfort lead to healthy sales
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The new indoor/outdoor carpets: Tough, durable and not just green anymore

Michael Chmielecki
Michael Chmielecki
April 12, 2006
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Flooring retailers are finding that opportunities in the residential market do not end where the backyard begins. Consumers who are sprucing up areas in and around their homes are discovering a wealth of outdoor carpet options that are as highly stylized as anything found indoors. And naturally, the new entries are engineered to withstand severe weather.
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Innovation and laminate floors: Manufacturers add to their lines with a little help from technology

Michael Chmielecki
Michael Chmielecki
March 30, 2006
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Manufacturers are fine-tuning their laminate flooring products for 2006, rather than reinventing the wheel. Unlike last year, when hand-scraped and exotic looks were first introduced seemingly en masse into the marketplace, this year presented nothing as sweeping. Companies are building on the innovations of last year, adding bells and whistles to their products through advances in printing and manufacturing technologies.
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What lies beneath: Carpet Backing

Michael Chmielecki
Michael Chmielecki
March 2, 2006
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Carpet backing, though left largely unsung, is an important piece of the carpet puzzle. A high-quality backing can help block moisture vapors that could ruin a luxurious carpet. The product can also be engineered to extend the overall durability of the floor. Additionally, certain types of backing are designed to create a softness underfoot that most any homeowner would prize.
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Surfaces: Covering every bit of the flooring industry

Michael Chmielecki
Michael Chmielecki
February 23, 2006
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Most of the top flooring manufacturers in the world say they wouldn't think of missing Surfaces-which is the prime reason they establish their presence with hulking, impossible-to-miss exhibits.
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Floorscapes: Mohawk's bold ‘line in the sand'

Michael Chmielecki
Michael Chmielecki
February 22, 2006
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The theme of Mohawk Industries' Sixth Annual Floorscapes convention was "Beyond Expectations," though perhaps a more appropriate name would be "Changing Expectations."
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Fiber makers' wishlist: Durable, soft and less expensive to make

Michael Chmielecki
Michael Chmielecki
February 22, 2006
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Squeezed by the soaring cost of raw materials, fiber makers increase their profile and turn to technology for an edge
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Surfaces 2006 Preview: Retailers get set to network as show draws near

Michael Chmielecki
Michael Chmielecki
November 29, 2005
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The exhibits are usually compelling, many of the new products are a "must-see" and the setting-Las Vegas-can be a lot more fun than adults should have. Still, these drawing cards are not the chief reason most of the industry will make the trek to Surfaces 2006 early next year. Veterans of the shows say the main reason they never miss a Surfaces can be summed up in one word: interaction.
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Quick-Step takes big leap: Opens new laminate plant in N.C.

Michael Chmielecki
Michael Chmielecki
November 11, 2005
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Moving to become the first fully integrated laminate floor maker in the U.S., Quick-Step unveiled what it describes as a breakthrough-an impregnation line run entirely in-house by a U.S. laminate maker. Impregnation, a process in which raw paper is converted into backing, décor and overlay layers for laminate flooring, was previously handled by Quick-Step's parent company, Unilin Flooring in Belgium. The new production line was unveiled at the grand opening of Quick-Step's new 600,000 sq. ft. plant in Thomasville, N.C.
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