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Sarmazian Brothers Flooring Launches eCommerce Site, Expands Availability of Kneeless Carpet Kicker

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Tanja Kern
September 26, 2024
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The centerpiece of the e-commerce shop is the Kneeless Carpet Stretcher, an innovative tool invented by the Sarmazian brothers in the early 1990s


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Flooring Sector Invests in Future: Training, Partnerships, and Installation Innovation Take Center Stage

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Tanja Kern
September 25, 2024
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The industry is preparing for 2025 with a focus on improving installation processes and attracting new talent. Initiatives include Mohawk's CFI certification for product development teams, IFC's partnership with FCEF for workforce development, and various educational programs. 


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Mohawk Builder Multifamily Hosts Design Summit, Showcasing Innovation and Sustainability in Flooring

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Tanja Kern
September 19, 2024
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Mohawk Builder Multifamily welcomed 11 designers from across the country to its inaugural design summit in Alpharetta, Georgia, to build relationships, garner feedback on flooring products in development, and share insights about the company's investments in innovation and sustainability.


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Case Study: A Cozy, Hospitality-Inspired Office Transformation

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Tanja Kern
September 16, 2024
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BNP Media, the parent company of Floor Trends & Installation, moved to a 5,000-square-foot office in downtown Birmingham, Michigan, embracing a hybrid work model. The remodeled space features wood-look LVT by Shaw Contract and textural carpet by Interface for a hospitality-inspired feel. 


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TISE Announces Winners of the Second 2025 Regional Installation Competition in Chicago

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Tanja Kern
September 10, 2024
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The winners were Tyler Elliott, who installed luxury vinyl planks, and Jesus Garcia, who installed carpet. 


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Industry Veterans Launch East Paragon Flooring

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Tanja Kern
September 5, 2024
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Learn how Don Finkell, Emily Finkell, Carr Newton, and Jesse Xia launched East Paragon Flooring to bring the best in design, performance and value to the North American market. 



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FCEF and IFC Launch Penny Donation Program to Address Flooring Industry Labor Shortage

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Tanja Kern
August 23, 2024
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The Floor Covering Education Foundation partners with International Flooring Company (IFC) to tackle the skilled worker shortage in flooring. IFC will donate one cent per square foot from Canopy Floors luxury vinyl flooring sales, with retailers optionally matching. Funds will support installer training, scholarships, and industry outreach.


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Industry Veteran Paul Dominie Launches Onn Surfaces, Offering Tailored Hard Surface Flooring Solutions

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Tanja Kern
August 22, 2024
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Industry veteran Paul Dominie has launched a new brand, Onn Surfaces, which provides timeless hard surfaces, including engineered hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl plank, and glue-down luxury vinyl flooring.


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The Good Plastic Company Transforms Plastic Waste into Sustainable Architectural Materials—Including Flooring

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Tanja Kern
August 14, 2024
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The Good Plastic Company is turning trash into treasure, giving old plastic a glamorous makeover.



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Mohawk Embraces Culture of Care to Connect with Consumers and Flooring Dealers

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Tanja Kern
August 7, 2024
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Learn how Mohawk Flooring is leveraging a "Culture of Care" approach to resonate with consumers and support dealers in a rapidly changing market.


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