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Export, Pa.—Karndean Designflooring is introducing Karndean Design Aesthetics, holistic perspectives that shape the look, feel and function of an entire space. Each aesthetic represents a distinctive style and mood, with curated flooring recommendations to help...

Brampton, Ontario—Shnier, Gesco LP, one of Canada’s leading national flooring distributors, announced that it has secured exclusive distribution rights for Armstrong-branded products in Newfoundland and Labrador. This exclusive partnership strengthens Shnier’s...

Cairo, Egypt—i4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced that Kamston Company has selected i4F drop-lock technologies for its new SPC flooring production facility in the surrounding area near here. “We are delighted...

It’s that time of the year again (tax time). And that means business owners are looking for ways to pay as little money as possible to the federal government. Whether they use tax deductions, tax credits or any other means of reducing their tax burden, one way to do...

What’s the best way to alienate your customers? Take away the things you did for them that your competition did not. The things that set you apart. The things your customers appreciated. Because when you eliminate the differentiators that made you a preferred retailer...

Industry disruption, while potentially unsettling, can be a catalyst for positive change, innovation and growth, ultimately benefiting consumers and the economy. As the flooring industry knows, disruption often forces companies to rethink their models and embrace new...

Raleigh, N.C.—Recently, The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) hosted its Spring Meeting here, bringing together key industry leaders from companies including Mohawk Industries, Cali Floors, Swiss Krono, Mannington, Shaw Industries, Classen,...

Calhoun, Ga.—Karastan expanded its resilient line by presenting LuxeCraft Serenity, a premium WPC addition complementing its existing SPC offerings. The collection’s two sophisticated styles, Summerhill Chase and Wyndham Shores, provide exceptional durability, comfort...

Fredrik Alfredsson, formerly global head of sales, has been appointed CEO of Bjelin Group. Hannover, Germany—As Bjelin seeks to enter a new phase of growth with a strong industrial focus, the company has appointed Fredrik Alfredsson as CEO while Magnus Eriksson was...

Justin Wirpel and the Flooring OS team welcome visitors to its booth at TISE 2025. Software solutions are evolving at a rapid pace, bringing innovative features—like AI-driven customer service, cloud-based platforms and easy at-home measuring—that support the selling...

Nashville, Tenn.—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced the latest group of elite contractors achieving Five-Star Accreditation, a distinction that sets the highest standard for professionalism, craftsmanship and industry expertise in the tile...

Adam Cnaani Montebello, Calif.—Republic Floor, a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative flooring solutions, has appointed Adam Cnaani to vice president of sales. With a long history in sales leadership and strategic growth, Cnaani is now set to oversee...