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Dalton, Ga.—Novalis recently shared its fourth sustainability report. According to the company, the report is a commitment that is based on the core values its founder—Dr. Z.L. Wu—instilled in the company: quality, integrity and respect for people and the planet. “Our...

Vietnam—Unilin Technologies has announced its licensed partner, NEO Floor, has received the ClickControl device for its manufacturing facilities here. ClickControl is a cutting-edge measurement tool designed to improve the accuracy, speed and safety of the quality...

Adairsville, Ga.—CFL announced it has signed up Morava Wood, a European leader in production of hardwood floors, for a worldwide license on acoustic wood and engineered wood products. CFL has a strong patent portfolio and extensive know-how on acoustic flooring...

Las Vegas—i4F announced that it is exhibiting at TISE Surfaces 2025 at booth #927, held here from January 27-30. i4F’s entire management team will be available at the booth for the duration of the show. “We’re thrilled to showcase our latest innovations at TISE...

With wood being arguably the most aspirational flooring product available, one might think all the category’s positive attributes would sell themselves. Unfortunately, that’s just not reality. With all the stiff competition from the other hard surface categories—many...

Toronto—Torlys, a leader in innovative flooring solutions, has partnered with visualization platform Roomvo in an effort to improve the shopping experience for dealers and customers alike. This collaboration is said to bring advanced visualization tools that allow...

Lefkowitz Joel Lefkowitz, 66, former owner/CEO of Hoboken Floors, passed away on Jan. 16. Lefkowitz and his brother Ira acquired Hoboken Floors in 1996 and the operation to become the largest flooring distributor in the U.S. After Ira Lefkowitz stepped down, Joel was...

Orlando, Fla.—Coverings, the largest world class showcase of ceramic tile and natural stone in North America, has announced its lineup of educational opportunities for Coverings 2025. The tradeshow will take place April 29 – May 2, 2025 at the Orange County Convention...

The not-to-suddenly resurgent laminate flooring market in the U.S. is well documented. The budget-friendly product segment has clearly benefitted from a renewed focus on products made in the U.S., thanks in no small part to the port challenges the industry experienced...

Tile is so closely related to the fashion industry it often takes its cues right from the runway. So, it’s often that flooring trends come through the world of tile first and are often allowed to be fully expressed in large-formats, deco designs and truly on-trend...

Daltile’s Indoterra line features large formats, dimensional surfaces and StepWise technology. Advancing technology is leading innovation across industries in today’s market, and the same can be said for flooring. The tile category in particular has embraced...

Las Vegas—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announced that Deb DeGraaf, co-owner of DeGraaf Interiors, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Luminary Award. She will be formally honored at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, at the WFCA booth (2413) during...