By Matthew Spieler

Claims of green abound, but is there such a thing as environmentally friendly flooring? Interestingly enough, the answer is most certainly... more

PATCHOGUE, N.Y.—This vibrant south shore community on Long Island about halfway from Manhattan to Montauk Point is becoming known as a hot bed for music and the arts. This year, The Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce decided to... more

VANCOUVER, WASH.—Getting people to voluntarily serve on committees can sometimes be like pulling teeth, except when it involves a hot topic... more

DALTON—Shaw Industries will be showcasing its new offerings during its winter markets, the locations and dates of which have just been announced. The theme of the markets will be “SustainABLE. Strength Amidst Change.” According to the mill, the theme was... more

Boa Franc/Mirage has shown a passionate commitment to protecting natural resources since its earliest days. From participating in reforestation projects to recycling at our facilities, at Mirage we are always looking for... more

Biodegradable: A material or substance which will decompose quickly and without harmful effects to the environment when left exposed to... more

In case you haven’t noticed, the green movement is about the only thing that has continued to gain momentum during this economic recession.... more

By Steven Feldman

PEBBLE BEACH, CALIF.—The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) is firing on all cylinders. The organization is not only significantly growing its membership, but it is also... more

By Matthew Spieler

LANCASTER, PA.—For the first time in five years Armstrong will be exhibiting its products and programs on the show floor at Surfaces. At Surfaces 2009, the industry’s largest hard surface manufacturer officially returned under... more

By Louis Iannaco

With recovery for the prolonged economic doldrums being seen by most economists as a later rather than sooner proposition, most consumers remain close to the vest when it comes to their... more