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Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house We were thanking our advertisers but not Mullican or Kraus. Most of our accounts had stepped up their game; Those who did not we shall not name. For most 2024 was not a year for the ages, But compared to...

Waregem, Belgium—Unilin Technologies has terminated its license agreements with seven SPC flooring manufacturers: Hubei Zong Tong Shu New Material, Wuxi Kexiangaineng New Material, Anhui Zhichang Bamboo Science and Technology, Anhui Yosemite Group and Anhui Yosemite...

Miami, Fla.—Tile of Spain USA has announced the fourth edition of its Digital Look Book, an esteemed catalog that highlights various collections from Spanish tile makers. This diverse digital catalog showcases ceramic solutions for a variety of installation and...

Las Vegas—The winter 2025 Las Vegas Market and The International Surface Event (TISE) are set to overlap in an effort to create a dynamic cross-category sourcing opportunity here in January. Las Vegas Market will run from January 26-30, at the World Market Center...

Kankakee, Ill.—AHF Products has announced a national group purchasing agreement with Premier, Inc, a healthcare improvement company. The agreement has been effective as of December 1, 2024. Premier operates an industry-leading group purchasing organization (GPO) that...

Bel Air, Md.—In an effort to expand its growth and influence, Spartan Surfaces has appointed two new talents, Mary ‘Mack’ McAtamnney and John Narciso, to its business development team with different focuses. Mary ‘Mack’ McAtamnney Following her executive appointment...

Mohawk won for Booth Design over 1,200 square feet at Surfaces 2024. Nominations are being accepted for the 14th annual Best of Surfaces contest. The Best of Surfaces awards, cosponsored by FCNews and Informa, owners and operators of TISE, has become the industry...

Despite hurdles, Carpet Exchange felt a spike in hardwood flooring sales in 2024. For many flooring retailers the best thing about 2024 is it’s almost over. The stench from high interest/mortgage rates hung over the industry all year and stifled retail sales for the...

With 50 years of experience in North America, Palziv offers its HQ Living carpet cushion, billed as a revolution in flooring technology. The a polyethylene foam cushion features single-piece construction and touts 100% waterproofing and an IIC rating of 93. Engineered...

Boston—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has awarded Jim Olson, NTCA assistant executive director, the NTCA Ring of Honor. This prestigious award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and commitment to...

Washington, D.C.—Ongoing lean levels of single-family existing home inventory helped boost single-family production last month, while overall housing production fell due to a double-digit percentage drop in multifamily output, according to the National Association of...

Carlstadt, N.J.—The Pantone Color Institute has selected PANTONE 17-1230: Mocha Mousse—a warming, brown hue—as the color of the year for 2025. The Pantone Color of the Year program is meant to engage the design community and color enthusiasts in a conversation around...