http://www.fcimag.com/Articles/Industry_News Industry News Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:11:23 -0500 en-us © 2007 BNP Media 60 http://www.fcimag.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000737179 More than 700 manufacturers are set to display their latest products and services at Surfaces 2010. Exhibitors say they are excited about Surfaces not only because it gives them the chance to show their newest products, but it also sets the tone for the coming year. The show floor will open on Feb. 2 and run through Feb. 4 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas. A pre-conference slate of classes is set for Feb. 1. http://www.fcimag.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000737179 http://www.fcimag.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000737174 Mohawk’s three-day Solutions convention, held last month in San Antonio, drew close to 750 ColorCenter Elite and Floorscapes dealers. The event was the first Mohawk convention that included both Floorscapes and ColorCenter members. http://www.fcimag.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000737174 http://www.fcimag.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000737168 FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, has added a new committee, the Technology Committee. http://www.fcimag.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000737168 http://www.fcimag.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000737164 Shaw Industries Group Inc. said it plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Calhoun, Ga., a move set to create up to 200 new jobs. http://www.fcimag.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000737164 http://www.fcimag.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000737155 Hardwood Floors & More, a flooring retail store located in Evans, Ga., recently hosted an installation seminar conducted by MAPEI. http://www.fcimag.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000737155 http://www.fcimag.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000737153 Congress has passed legislation that will extend and expand the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit. http://www.fcimag.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000737153 http://www.fcimag.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000737147 LG Hausys FLOORS, the resilient floor covering division of LG Hausys America, Inc., has appointed industry veteran Jim Hall as the Western U.S. regional sales manager for its newly developed line of resilient flooring targeted for the residential contract marketplace. http://www.fcimag.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000737147 http://www.fcimag.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000737126 The Floor Installation Association of North America (FIANA) has announced that Gary Verhey will take over as president/CEO on January 1, 2010, replacing retiring founding officer and current president/CEO Jim Lee. http://www.fcimag.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000737126 http://www.fcimag.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000737102 International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association (CFI) members Jim Walker, Jon Namba, Ed Braile and Cynthia Aufiero recently completed a two-day, hands-on skills carpet workshop for residential installers in Old Bridge, N.J. http://www.fcimag.com/Articles/Industry_News/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000737102