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Jackson, Miss.—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced 25 training events across 10 states throughout April in an effort to bring essential education and skill-building opportunities to tile professionals across the country. For April, NTCA will...

Classen has been a pioneer in digital printing for over 15 years. When it comes to technological advances in flooring, few developments can tout the same level of disruption as digital printing. First embraced by the tile category many years ago, digital printing is...

Mountville, Pa.—AHF Products, a leading manufacturer of high-quality, hard surface flooring solutions, announced a $15,000 donation of its popular Armstrong Flooring Alterna engineered tile to the Rebuilding Hollers Foundation on ABC’s “Good Morning America” during a...

Calhoun, Ga.—The latest Performance Accessories introductions—including Flush Stair Noses with innovative TrueMatch technology, PerimeterSeal and three new surface preparation products—all address industry challenges while elevating installation. “Performance...

Every two weeks, FCNews seeks out flooring retailers across the country to offer their advice on hot topics of the day. This week, we asked: What concerns you: mortgage rates or tariffs? Here are their responses: “Mortgage rates, tariffs, etc., are out of our control...

Huntersville, N.C.—Microban International, a leader in antimicrobial solutions, announced the launch of AkoTech, an advanced platform of multifunctional coating technologies that enhance and protect a broad spectrum of products. “As the global leader in antimicrobial...

Dalton—EF Contract introduced the Anthology collection of four new 18 x 36 foundational carpet tile patterns that each tell their own story—all rooted in sophistication. Designer’s Choice, VIP, First Class and Modern Classic are styles that offer subtle texture and...

Roswell, Ga.—As part of its ongoing commitment to provide added value and innovative tools to its dealer network, American Home Surfaces Group (AHSG) will host an exclusive webinar in partnership with Roomvo on Thursday, April 3, at 4:00 p.m. EST. This complimentary...

Palziv’s HQ Living carpet cushion is made from non-toxic, closed-cell polyethylene foam. When it comes to flooring, sundry products are the proverbial icing on the cake. (And who likes cake without icing? No one, that’s who.) And neither should retailers sell their...

Orlando, Fla.—BuildDirect, a leading omnichannel building materials retailer, announced the acquisition of key operational assets from Anchor Flooring and Yorkshore Sales & Marketing, two Florida-based distributors founded and operated by industry entrepreneur...

Solon, Ohio—Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) has boomed over the past 15 years, with global flooring manufacturer Tarkett noting that LVT’s share of the resilient market grew from 10% to 40% in that timeframe. Now, many of those early LVT installations are ready to be...

Titan Surfaces made a big splash at Surfaces earlier this year. Titan Surfaces, recently cited among the short list of “emerging brands”, is proving why it’s garnering well-deserved attention. Still riding the high of a strong showing at Surfaces, the young brand is...