Harold
Turk was honored as the Tile Council of North America's Tile Person of
the Year during Coverings 2008. The president of Dal-Tile Corp., Turk
has served multiple terms on the board of the National Tile Contractors
Association.
Dr.
Giorgio Squinzi, Chairman of MAPEI Corp., discusses the company's
committment to environmentally sound manufacturing processes at the
company's press conference at Coverings 2008.
Harri
Aalto of Creative Edge looks on as show organizers unveil his company's
tropically inspired mural, which was created especially for Coverings.
The mural will permanently adorn the South Entrance of the Orange
County Convention Center in Orlando.
The World Floor Covering Association is inviting floor covering firms to be part of its 2008 Financial Management Report. All retailers with business in the following flooring categories: retail oriented firms; retail/main street commercial; contract/commercial firms; installers; cleaners; and inspectors can participate by providing their financial numbers for 2007.
From learning about carpet recycling to tile failures to
patterned carpet to a Haunted Pub Crawl, those who attended the 26th Annual FCICA
convention got a taste of it all in Savannah, GA.
Specialty Construction Brands,
Inc.’s newly redesigned website (www.tecspecialty.com) sports a new look and
enhanced functionality, in-depth product information, and navigation system
that “is tailored to accommodate audience-specific content,” the company says.
Nora Technical Academy recently opened is doors
to floor covering installers seeking the latest installation techniques and
updates to industry standards.
Announcing the Surfaces
New Product Extravaganza. Brought to you by our website FlooringInsider.com,
the Extravaganza gives you a look at some of the latest, most
innovative
products that were unveiled during Surfaces 2008. Each listing includes
a brief
description of some of the newest products and, as a service to our
readers, full contact information so you can easily call or e-mail the
companies.
The products
that appear here will also be printed in a special section in the April issues of
National Floor
Trends, Floor Covering Installer and
TILE
Magazine.
The National Tile Contractors
Association (NTCA) has announced a Five Star Program that recognizes NTCA
members who demonstrate a commitment to training, service, quality, superior
job performance and safety.
Tile Partners for Humanity, the
partnership between the tile industry and Habitat for Humanity, announces the
addition of Bob Daniels, Executive Director Emeritus of the Tile Council of
North America, as the organization’s first industry director.
One of the most popular features of the Coverings show is the series of live
demonstrations that are conducted on the TCNA installation stage; this year will
be no exception.
Surfaces 2008, the floor covering industry’s
leading tradeshow, was held in Las Vegas January 30-February 1, offering installers a chance
to see the latest product introductions for all types of flooring as well as
installation tools and accessories. The show also offered numerous educational
opportunities, with numerous installation seminars and product demonstrations
throughout the three-day event.
Lancaster, Pa.-based Dodge-Regupol has changed
its to ECORE International as part of its efforts to broaden its strategic and
geographic focus, the company says.
Turkey’s Glass Furnace glass center recently
received two gifts for its upcoming week-long glass mosaic workshop: Sonia
King, a mosaic artist, educator and author; and a shipment of LATICRETE thin-set
mortar.
MAPEI Corp.
employees in Garland, Texas, are giving back to their community this holiday
season by giving their time and effort to Garland’s Friendship House. Three
teams of volunteers recently prepared and distributed bags of grocery items for
Thanksgiving meals and are now preparing for gift distribution at Christmas.
Tile and stone use in architecture and design
will be recognized at Coverings 2008 with the annual presentation of
the Spectrum
and Prism Awards. In issuing the Call for Entries, Coverings organizers
also announced slight restructuring in the prizes and award categories.
Organizers of the
upcoming Surfaces show have lined up various industry veterans
and educators for its 2008 Conference Program — each of which will bring to the
table their brand of proven experiences to help attendees reach their business
potential.
The U.S. Building Council (USGBC) will be offering LEED
workshops in several on-site locations. Full- and half-day courses have been
designed for general contractors, construction managers, and new construction
projects. Various technical review and LEED accreditation exams are also
offered.
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