Thames will oversee the direct sales operations for the company's residential business segment and report directly to Will Young, senior vice president of residential sales.
Anna McCortney, operations manager, and Sam Robinson, sales and showroom coordinator with Ultimate Flooring in Akron, Ohio, represent the next generation of flooring professionals and are finding creative ways to fund their education journey, including a Shark Tank style fundraising video to get them to TISE 2025. They share their experiences as first timers to TISE and Coverings and their efforts to attract and retain young people into the flooring industry as well as their own flooring journeys.
EF Contract's new Anthology collection features four sophisticated 18"x36" carpet tile patterns in seven neutral colorways. These foundational designs—Designer's Choice, VIP, First Class, and Modern Classic—offer subtle textures and artistic elements that complement spaces without overwhelming them, while coordinating with existing EF Contract flooring solutions.
The landscape of residential and commercial flooring continues to evolve, driven by technological innovation, sustainability demands, and changing lifestyle needs. This guide presents the latest advancements and selections in flooring solutions for 2025.
Engineered Floors is launching over 30 new soft-surface styles in 2025. With innovative High-Def technology and a keen eye on generational trends, the company is elevating carpet into a personalized style statement that resonates with modern consumers.
What's the secret to leading a major flooring company?
Top executives from Engineered Floors, Mannington, Mohawk and Shaw reveal the mentoring effect, why being "frontline obsessed" matters, and how to keep it simple in a complex industry.
The market may be frozen today, but tomorrow's wave of demand could be unprecedented. Reporting from The International Surface Event, top flooring executives reveal why they're strategically positioning for post-2025 growth despite current housing market paralysis. From AI integration to strategic partnerships, here's how industry giants are preparing for what could be "the best five years in a generation."
Engineered Floors transforms its hard-surface market position with an ambitious expansion of its PureGrain brand, introducing 132 new SKUs across five distinct collections. The company's strategic shift combines cutting-edge digital printing technology, premium product offerings, and enhanced digital capabilities to redefine the premium resilient flooring landscape.
Next Generation has launched as EF Contract’s latest modular carpet tile for specification in commercial interiors and is designed to expand the pool of options for budget-friendly soft flooring with fabricated stone visuals.
