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Landon Lambert, Steve Feldman and Bruce Odette at the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Series.  Denver—Through blisters untold and suburbs unnumbered, a Mohawk-sponsored squad—dubbed the Rack Pack, which included FCNews publisher Steve Feldman—joined 700 other walkers who fought...

Check out Bjelin’s ball drop test, designed to show just how tough its hardened wood floors really are. The company drops a heavy steel ball from a set height to simulate everyday impacts—from dropped toys to heavy foot traffic. It’s a fun way to prove the durability...

Jackson, Miss.—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced its October lineup, offering tile installers and industry professionals 28 workshops and eight regional training sessions across 17 states. These events, all free of charge, are said to...

The FCNews Annual Flooring Product Guide 2024 includes more than 100 distinctive products—offerings that are designed and engineered to stand apart in a competitive marketplace and help specialty floor covering retailers make more money. This year’s guide features...

Bologna, Italy—Portobello America, the U.S. arm of Portobello Grupo, is exhibiting at Cersaie 2024, the world’s largest surface coverings exhibition, held here September 23-27. According to the company, this marks a significant step in the group’s global expansion,...

Mountville, Pa.—Brent Emore has been appointed by AHF Products as its newest chief financial officer. In this role, Emore will provide financial leadership for the business and will report directly to AHF Products president and CEO Brian Carson. “Emore not only...

Tim Baucom, Ben Liebert of Shaw. With about 75% of this year in the rear-view mirror, most manufacturers are looking ahead to 2025, a year projected to be stronger than 2024. There are reasons for optimism: interest rate cuts, lower inflation and no Presidential...

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...