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Winn Everhart Solon, Ohio—Tarkett has appointed Winn Everhart to president and CEO of Tarkett North America. “I am truly honored and excited to be part of the Tarkett North America team at such a pivotal time,” Everhart said. “I am eager to continue driving our...

Waregem, Belgium—Unilin Technologies, the IP and technology division of Unilin, has launched a complete set of installation guidelines and videos. Designing high-quality locking systems with secure connections remains Unilin’s priority. The installation guidelines are...

Izmir, Turkiye—Anatolia, a Canadian-based international company who specializes in the design and distribution of sintered stone slabs, tiles and natural stone products, has unveiled its latest manufacturing facility. The two-million-plus-square-foot facility is meant...

Salt Lake City—Attendees totaling 157 from 48 member companies and five architectural firms attended the annual NSI Study Tour, which took place here August 25-28, with an optional extension to Idaho on August 29. Highlights included an overview of the Utah State...

Dean Craft is a principal with ISE Logik, providing proactive concrete solutions. Theodore, Ala.—ASTM F06 has approved a new standard that covers single-component fluid-applied moisture mitigation systems for use under resilient flooring installed on concrete...

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released a new “Tuesday Tips” this week. In the series, WFCA experts presents short video tips for improving customer service and optimizing staff performance. In the end, it’s all about understanding the importance...

Las Vegas—The International Surface Event (TISE), the premier event for the flooring, stone and tile industry, has opened registration for the 2025 event, to be held here January 28-30 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Utilizing more than 400,000 square feet and...

Indianapolis, Ind.—The NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention is bringing back a popular day-long course to encourage career progression in the floor covering distribution industry. The October 22 course is a condensed version of the University of Innovative Distribution...

Deerfield Beach, Fla.—Mapei, a leader in the construction products industry, celebrated its close of 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season that was marked by impressive performances from Marco Andretti and Kyle Kirkwood—both driving Mapei-sponsored cars. Andretti, driving...

Keynote speaker Jon Petz, a magician, gets a helping hand from FCNews publisher Steve Feldman on an amazing math trick at the AHSG conference. Naples, Fla.—Floor Covering News is here for the start of American Home Surfaces Group/Commercial USA‘s (AHSG) annual...

Natural stone can be a hard product category for some retailers to get into. Not only does it require more knowledge on the part of the retail sales associate, but it also means successfully sharing that information with consumers in a way that doesn’t turn them away...

Most of the products in the new Kährs Estates collection retail between $6 and $10 per square foot, but there are some SKUs that can fetch anywhere from $12 to $14. Pictured is Estate Hickory. Visitors to the Kährs space at the annual NWFA convention earlier this year...