Our Blog

St. Charles—WW Flooring Group, manufacturer of Maine Traditions, is the latest company to earn NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification from the National Wood Flooring Association. NWFA/NOFMA certification assures a manufacturer’s wood flooring meets or exceeds industry...

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett has launched a series of collections that were designed to help achieve optimal education spaces—from fostering joy and playfulness to promoting calm and focused learning. The launches include new and updated portfolios on both carpet tile and...

Rebecca Jeffery New York, N.Y.—Havwoods, a leading global wood flooring specialist, announced the appointment of Rebecca Jeffery as head of UK and U.S. marketing. With an extensive background in content creation, branding and strategic marketing, Jeffery brings a...

Clemson, S.C.—The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) recently honored Tennessee sixth congressional district representative John Rose as a “friend of the U.S. tile industry.” A specially designed ceramic tile noting the designation was presented to Congressman Rose...

Orlando, Fla.—Coverings, North America’s largest international tile and stone conference, has revealed a select preview of new tile and stone products alongside a sneak peek of materials and tools to be unveiled at this year’s show. Coverings 2025 is set to take place...

Chicago—NeoCon, the premier event for commercial design, has opened registration for its expansive on-site and virtual conference program. Embracing this year’s theme—”Design Ahead”—the NeoCon team has worked to create a slate of thought leadership and professional...

Pelican Creations offers the full spectrum of flooring products at its facilities like this one in Vietnam. In the ever-evolving flooring industry, retailers and distributors are constantly searching for ways to differentiate themselves from the competition. One of...

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released a new “Tuesday Tips” this week. In the series, WFCA experts presents short video tips for improving customer service and optimizing staff performance. In the end, it’s all about understanding the importance...

La Grange, Ga.—Schattdecor announced its membership in the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), the trade association for the North American resilient flooring industry. “We are pleased to join RFCI, leveraging our expertise to contribute to the evolving...

Paul Castagliuolo Mansfield, Mass.—UCX today announced that Paul Castagliuolo, president since 2016, will step down from his position, effective January 1, 2026. At that time, in addition to the CEO role, Ray Mancini will assume the role of president on an interim...

Dalton—FCITS (Flooring Consultants & Inspection Training Services) announced the upcoming Concrete Moisture Testing Class—a comprehensive, hands-on certification program tailored for retailers’ sales and installation teams. Attendees will receive certification in...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm and has even started knocking on the flooring industry’s door. And—ready or not—it’s going to start having a major impact on your ability to stay competitive. Flooring software providers within the flooring...