Tanja Kern

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.

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. 

The winners were Tyler Elliott, who installed luxury vinyl planks, and Jesus Garcia, who installed carpet. 

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. 

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.

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.

The Good Plastic Company is turning trash into treasure, giving old plastic a glamorous makeover.

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

CCA Global Retail Group has already held five Summer Regional Meetings and leadership reports that participation and engagement have been high. The retailer events emphasize local experiences and collaborative problem-solving. Additionally, the group reports continued success in installation training.

By fostering a commitment to lifetime clients and continuous business growth, these commercial flooring partnerships set a standard for industry excellence. Meet this year’s winners.