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Jennifer Farrell Los Angeles—Emser Tile announced an exclusive partnership with interior designer and television host, Jennifer Farrell. As an award-winning designer with a career spanning over two decades, Farrell has brought her signature style to countless homes...

Troy, Ga.—Industry leaders, educators and community members gathered at Carpet Guys headquarters here for a landmark celebration—the official ribbon cutting and grand opening of the TCG Installer Training Center, Michigan’s first dedicated flooring training school....

Las Vegas—Evidence of laminate’s resurgence in the U.S. market was on full display at Surfaces 2025. Virtually every major hard surface supplier showcased new laminate flooring lines at the show. Following is an overview of some of the products that stood out. Mark...

Panoramic Elestial Las Vegas—Daltile’s new Panoramic Elestial has been selected as one of the elite products invited to participate in the 10th anniversary “DesignBites” competition at the upcoming Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), held here. Only 11 products...

Orange, Calif.—MSI, a leading supplier of flooring, countertops, wall tile and hardscaping products in North America, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025. Fifty years ago, in the basement of their home in Ft. Wayne, Ind., Manu and Rika Shah founded MSI, a...

Calhoun—Pergo flooring is going back to its roots with a brand refresh, encapsulating the essence of Scandinavian design to reach a whole new set of consumers. “Pergo’s brand refresh honors its longstanding legacy,” said Nicole Priem, senior director of brand...

Nashville—Gaco, a leading provider of coatings, adhesives and sealants, is launching a broader identity that brings its entire portfolio under the Gaco name. This strategic move is said to leverage Gaco’s strong market position and customer-first reputation to unify...

Two generations of ownership at Apollo Distributing (from left): Keith, Rachel and Harrison Slobodien. The flooring industry has witnessed tremendous upheaval among its top 20 distributors in recent years with acquisitions and private equity investments altering the...

Mountville, Pa.—AHF Products announced Armstrong Flooring MedinPure has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Good Design Award. Sponsored by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies,...

American Olean, Urban Essence Collection Las Vegas—Daltile, Marazzi and American Olean, three of the kitchen and bath industry’s leading brands, will be exhibiting together in booth # N2039 during the upcoming Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2025, held here....

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announced the induction of two visionary leaders into its 2024 Hall of Fame: Ray C. Anderson (posthumously), founder of Interface, Inc.; and Charlie Dilks, chief product officer of CCA Global Partners. Together, these...

Dalton—FCITS (Flooring Consultants & Inspection Training Services) announced its comprehensive pool of expert instructors available to lead a wide range of inspection courses—from beginner certification to advanced and Master-level training. These distinguished...