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NTCA's winter meetings undertake technical documents, additional programs

Over the course of four days, and with more than 75 industry leaders in attendance, the meetings focused on approving the 2010 budget, outlining strategic plans and goals for all divisions and committees for 2010 and '11, and finalizing several new technical documents for the NTCA Reference Manual.


Shaw nets two ADDY Awards

The Chattanooga Advertising Federation recently presented Shaw Floors with two ADDY Awards. The Shaw Anso nylon Consumer Brochure won a Gold ADDY Award and the 2008 Shaw Sustainability Report won a Silver ADDY Award.


Woolard joins Faus' sales team

Faus Group, Inc. has added flooring industry veteran Grover Woolard as regional sales manager for the Mid-Atlantic territory.


Mannington names Grizzle COO; Davis to retire next year

Mannington Mills announced today that Russell Grizzle has joined the company as chief operating officer. Grizzle will serve as COO until the end of 2011, when he will take over for current president and CEO Tom Davis, who is retiring.


Commitments for Surfaces 2011 gaining momentum

Organizers of Surfaces 2011 say the event is off to a strong start with 25-percent of the show floor for next year's event already confirmed by exhibitors during this year's show.


Laticrete appoints new technical sales rep for Oregon region

Jake Tarry is Laticrete's new technical sales representative for the Oregon region.


Uof CTS launches new online training course

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (Uof CTS) is launching its newest online course, Understanding the Basics of Natural Stone.


NeoCon 2010 set for June 14-16

NeoCon World’s Trade Fair returns to Chicago’s Merchandise Mart, June 14-16, for its 42nd year.


Tandus Flooring wins Antron Sustainable Flooring Award

Tandus Flooring received the 2009 Antron Carpet Fiber Sustainable Flooring Performance Award for its Powerbond installation in Westminster High School.


LATICRETE promotes Kirby Davis to global accts mgr

LATICRETE has created a new strategic international role and promoted Kirby Davis to global accounts manager.


Deadline is today for PROJECT: Green program

Today is the deadline for PROJECT: Green, a program new to Coverings 2010 that will highlight sustainable projects from the past two years.


Steenvoorden joins Floor Covering Institute team

Ruud Steenvoorden, past vp European Federation of Parquet importers (EFPI) and director of corporate buying for Europe’s largest wood flooring provider, Fetim B.V., has joined The Floor Covering Institute.


NALFA develops laminate installation video

The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) has developed an installation video to guide proper laminate flooring installation.


Lowe's signs deal with Invista; only Big Box to offer Stainmaster carpet

Invista, maker of Stainmaster carpet fiber, announced Lowe’s will become the only major home improvement retailer offering Stainmaster carpet.


Hawkins joins Long Floor, Horizon Forest Products team

Horizon Forest Products and Long Floor have hired Bunny Hawkins as inside sales/account representative for their Beltsville, Md., branch.


GREENGUARD Environmental Institute revamps Web site

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) has unveiled its newly redesigned Web site, www.greenguard.org.


NWFA, FCICA endorse statement on floor flatness

Two national flooring associations, the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) and the Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) have endorsed a position statement on floor flatness tolerances written by the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC). 


Mannington to recycle 3M's Olympic signage into flooring

Mannington Commercial and 3M Canada Co. are teaming up to reclaim the large-format graphics used in the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games.


Armstrong announces new price increases for hardwood floors

Armstrong announced it will initiate a 5 to 7 percent price increase in the United States and Canada on solid hardwood flooring products effective with shipments beginning April 1.


Surfaces, StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas change dates for 2011 show

Surfaces and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas have changed the dates of the 2011 shows, to be held at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.



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