WIFI launches Spring 2025 Scholarship Program supporting women's education in flooring, with applications due April 30. The organization also announces three professional development events in April—networking at Starnet, LinkedIn optimization training, and a goal-setting workshop at Coverings—all designed to empower women in the industry.
The 2025 Best of NeoCon Awards has assembled a diverse jury of industry experts who will evaluate the latest commercial design innovations across 40+ categories. This year introduces the People's Choice Awards, allowing attendees to vote for their favorites during the world's premier commercial design event.
Tarkett becomes first flooring manufacturer to meet new EU sustainability reporting standards, achieving a 23% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and using 157,000 tons of recycled materials in 2024 while expanding its global recycling program.
Atlas Concorde will debut its urban-inspired "Atlas Concorde City" concept at Coverings 2025 in Orlando, featuring interconnected rooms of varying heights resembling a cityscape. The innovative showroom will showcase various collections while uniting Italian and American brands through its central Atlas Plan corridor.
The California Carpet Stewardship Program has released new instructional videos in both Spanish and English titled "How to Recycle Carpet in California."
The Floor Covering Industry Foundation's new interactive report showcases how industry donations provide critical financial assistance to flooring professionals facing medical hardships, highlighting the story of breast cancer survivor Maribel ahead of the June 1 Day of Giving.
Despite economic headwinds, over half of U.S. homeowners renovated in 2024, with investments shifting toward smaller spaces. While overall spending softened to $20,000, small kitchen and bathroom remodels saw substantial growth as homeowners prioritize meaningful improvements regardless of space constraints.
Mohawk Group has launched EcoFlex Matrix ULC, a modular carpet backing with an industry-leading low carbon footprint of just 3.92 kg CO2 per square meter. Manufactured at its certified sustainable facility in Virginia, this innovation combines reduced weight with high recycled content while maintaining performance standards.
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