Chicago – June 29, 2017 – Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (theMART) announced today promotions and the expansion of roles within the executive management of its Design Center and LuxeHome business. These changes within the leadership of theMART’s showroom businesses reflect the demands of...read more

Fireclay Tile is proud to introduce La Casa de Frida, a brand new curated Story by Fireclay Tile. Vivid hues and bold patterns inspire the art of living with this vibrant new assortment...read more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri (July 17, 2017) – The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 16th home in partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment). The R.I.S.E. program builds custom, specially adapted smart homes for...read more

(FLOWOOD, MS – July 17, 2017) The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has completed the first year of related content for its Apprenticeship Program. Year one of the two-year online training program is composed of 64 courses that serve as an introduction to...read more

(June 12, 2017 -- Washington, D.C.) -- The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) headquarters office is the first space in the world to achieve both Platinum Level Certification for the WELL Building Standard™ (WELL™) under WELL v1 and Leadership in Energy and...read more

ST. LOUIS, MO – JULY, 12, 2017 – Accella Tire Fill Systems (www.accellatirefill.com), a division of Accella Performance Materials, has fulfilled another year in its ongoing dedication to planting new trees in partnership with American Forests, the nation’s oldest non-profit conservation organization. Teaming up with...read more

(June 2017- New York, NY) STEPEVI, a market leader in the rug industry, will celebrate the beginning of summer with the launch of new collection ‘Sparkle.’ Inspired by the brilliant metallic quality of fine lurex fibers, Sparkle lends a tasteful touch of opulence to any space and can be...read more

Ege Seramik has developed another state-of-the-art porcelain tile collection offering opportunities to give ordinary tile installations… customized “looks”. The PICCOLO Collection is a pressed, glazed porcelain tile is comprised of...read more

Rubiera, 5 July 2017 – Tales told by many voices, etched in stone. The new STONE PIT and EDENROCK collections by Isla Tiles, in porcelain stoneware, interpret nature through its most solid and permanent expression – stone – turning it into an element of...read more

Troy, N.C. — Capel Rugs is introducing three fashion-forward collections at this summer’s Atlanta and Las Vegas home furnishings markets to provide retailers with a range of new sharply priced designs...read more

Solignano, 28 June 2017 – With its sights set on high-end architecture projects, Flaviker is expanding its WIDE range of large-format panels with the introduction of HANGAR and COZY, due to be presented at Cersaie 2017 in Bologna from...read more

Solignano, 27 June 2017 – Contemporary design rediscovers its essential appeal. At Cersaie 2017 (Bologna, 25 to 29 September) Ariana will be showcasing a new ceramic tile collection with all the warmth of natural wood aimed at users who appreciate a...read more

CHICAGO -- Masland Contract expands the options for every aspect of the commercial contract business with its strong showings at NeoCon® 2017. Held from June 12-14, 2017 at The Mart in Chicago, NeoCon® has evolved into one of the most recognized and attended trade shows in the industry. The show continues to...read more

Boardwalk Collection features loop-tufting, hand-tufting, and felted yarns creating a montage of visual and textural luxury. Hand-crafted in premium wool, cotton, and viscose, this collection features a panoply of elegant textures and rich colors. Handmade in India...read more

Nothing is as durable as rubber or vinyl stair tread options. Vinyl flooring can provide a multitude of benefits including long-term savings, less chance of slipping and falling for you and your customers and easy to maintain surfaces staying sharp for years to come...read more

(Dayton, NJ – May 2017) Water damage to the flooring of several classrooms at The Fort Lee Elementary School, in Fort Lee, New Jersey School District had left education officials with a number of critical issues to address before students could return to classes. First, the removal and replacement of the...read more

Though the California drought may be coming to an end, homeowners have not stopped wanting waterwise landscaping solutions. In fact, artificial grass installations have never been more popular. The promise of having a picturesque green lawn without the maintenance and expensive water bills has been...read more

Known for its clean lines and geometric shapes in three distinct natural stones, the revamped version of Chapter 11 – Align carries on this same tradition with some exciting new additions. This updated version introduces two new field tile sizes, two mosaic patterns, and Drawn Stone elements that...read more

July 12, 2017, Bethany, Conn. -- LATICRETE, a leading manufacturer of globally-proven construction solutions for the building industry, has promoted Janet Brunwin to Senior Vice President of Finance. In her new position, Brunwin will oversee financial reporting, compliance, treasury, tax, risk management and...read more

AkzoNobel announced today that furniture industry veteran Terry Kindley is now part of its Wood Coatings Color Design and Trends Team located in High Point, North Carolina. Kindley, well known within the industry for his artistic approach to color design, joins an already experienced...read more

Lancaster, PA (June 2, 2017) – Ecore, a company that transforms reclaimed waste into performance surfaces that make people’s lives better, has added Jan Loeffler Bergen, president and CEO of Lancaster General Health system in Lancaster, Pa., to its Board of Directors. Bergen brings more than 30 years of healthcare experience including...read more

FOREST, VA.— May 2017 —Nydree Flooring fills its newly created Design Consultant role with new hire MacKenzie Garrison. As Design Consultant, Garrison will assist designers in product selection, offer customer support and handle sales for...read more

May 24, 2017, Bethany, Conn. -- LATICRETE, a manufacturer of globally-proven construction solutions for the building industry, has enlisted Lauren Albrecht as a Strategic Account Specialist for Retail, enhancing its Strategic Account Group. With five years of previous experience working with large retailers to build...read more

Bostik, Inc. (bostik.com/us), a world leader in specialty adhesives and installation systems for building construction, has announced that Ben Aulick has joined its staff as Architectural Specification Program Manager. In this position, which is new to Bostik, he will be developing and maintaining the firm’s...read more

The 35th edition of Cersaie—the most important international exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings—will take place at the Bologna Exhibition Center in Bologna, Italy from September 25-29, 2017. The show attracts over 800 exhibitors from around the world including...read more

(Chicago, IL – June 2017) NeoCon has further established itself as the commercial design’s launch pad for forward-thinking ideas and products and most important annual forum for connecting leaders in the industry. It yet again proved that it is the world’s premier platform for commercial design as it took over The Mart from...read more

Las Vegas – June 12, 2017 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is adding a Science Symposium to its Technical Conference, held Aug. 9 – 11, at the Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, Mont. The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) will join the IICRC for a special discussion on...read more

Encompassing a powerful confluence of the latest products, trends and innovations, NeoCon® is the premier global platform for commercial interiors. Held June 12-14 at The Mart in Chicago, the three-day tradeshow and conference highlights thousands of game-changing new solutions for the workplace, hospitality, retail, healthcare, education, public space and...read more

CHICAGO – The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and the North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) have extended their partnership in 2017. The highly anticipated NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention with take place November 14-16, 2017 at...read more

Arley Wholesale, Inc., a family-owned, third generation wholesale supplier of ceramic, porcelain, stone, glass mosaic tiles and installation materials will be hosting its 15th Annual Arley Wholesale Tile & Stone Exposition on Tuesday, June 13th, at the historic Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in...read more