Antolini's "village" at Coverings 2025 will showcase Alessandro La Spada's archipelago-inspired pavilion with nine stone islands featuring the Exclusive Collection, Textures+ innovations, Cristallo Vitrum "Wow" tableware, and gemstone-adorned Lady A jewelry—a paradise where natural stone's finest expressions meet cutting-edge Italian craftsmanship.
Growing economic uncertainty stemming from tariff concerns and elevated building material costs kept builder sentiment in negative territory in April, despite a modest bump in confidence likely due to a slight retreat in mortgage interest rates in recent weeks.
The International Surface Event has announced four regional qualifier locations for its 2025 Installer of the Year Competition, partnering with CFI and Mohawk Flooring. Installers will compete in Carpet and Engineered Wood categories in Boston, Minneapolis, Denver, and Dalton, with regional winners advancing to the national finals at TISE 2026 in Las Vegas.
Go Carrera’s cloud-based labor management platform is designed to match flooring installers, contractors and retailers with the right job or contractor, simplify the bidding and payment process.
Brazil reinforces its global natural stone leadership at Coverings 2025 with 57 exhibitors, primarily from Espírito Santo state. After exporting $1.26 billion in natural stone in 2024 with the United States as its primary market, Brazil aims to strengthen business partnerships through an architect-designed pavilion featuring hanging gardens and showcasing material elegance.
Kyle Kirkwood dominated the 50th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, showcasing the MAPEI-Andretti partnership with every precision lap. MAPEI's logo featured prominently as Kirkwood led 46 laps to victory, embodying the shared values of excellence and performance that define both the racing team and the construction solutions company.
Duchateau has introduced Motif, a new collection featuring four pentagonal patterns available in both flat and dimensional versions designed to create seamless transitions between floors and walls.
WIFI announces 2025 scholarship applications for women in flooring, offering $1,000-$5,000 for post-secondary education and $250-$1,000 for continuing education to industry professionals with three years' experience. The program supports current professionals and aspiring entrants, with applications due April 30.
Shaw Industries Group has reorganized its leadership structure, naming presidents for its three core divisions: Benjamin Liebert (Residential), Kelley Fain (Commercial), and Chuck McClurg (Turf).
WIFI hosts "Mastermind Morning" breakfast event on April 16 at NWFA Expo, featuring roundtable discussions on Technology & AI, Growing in Place, the Balancing Act, and industry trends. The networking event aims to empower women in flooring with valuable insights and connections for career advancement.
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