Industry News


Daltile Celebrates Fall Trade Pro Week: Win a Trip to Oktoberfest in Germany!
Dallas, TX – October 13, 2025 – Daltile, the nation’s largest manufacturer of tile, stone, and countertop products for residential and commercial use, is kicking off its semi-annual Trade Pro Week 2025 in a big way.  This fall’s celebration includes the chance for four lucky professional contractors and... more 


New Standard Published: ANSI/IICRC S300 Standard for Professional Upholstery Cleaning
Las Vegas, NV – SEPTEMBER 09, 2025 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announces the publication of a new American National Standard - ANSI/IICRC S300 Standard for Professional Upholstery Cleaning... more 



Mannington Mills, Inc. Announces Sale of San Jose Burke Industries Manufacturing Operations
Salem, NJ – September 9, 2025 — Mannington Mills, Inc., a leading manufacturer in the flooring industry, today announced the sale of its San Jose, California-based Burke Industries manufacturing operations to... more 
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Highlights from the NTCA Five-Star Summer Meeting in Nashville
Jackson, MS, July 29, 2025 - The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) successfully hosted its NTCA Five-Star Summer Meeting from July 27-29, in Nashville, Tennessee, bringing together elite Five-Star contractor members from across the country for... more 
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Tarkett Introduces Acczent™ Chambray to Portfolio of Durable Vinyl Sheet Products
SOLON, OH — Tarkett, a world leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, has further expanded its Acczent™ heterogeneous vinyl sheet portfolio with the new Acczent Chambray collection. Featuring 22 new colors inspired by... more 


Updated Acczent Woods & Stones Collection Marries Beauty with Durability
SOLON, OH — Tarkett, a world leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, has announced updates to its Acczent™ Woods & Stones heterogeneous vinyl sheet collection. The portfolio, designed to provide steadfast resilience for... more 
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Tarkett Introduces Acczent™ Chambray to Portfolio of Durable Vinyl Sheet Products
SOLON, OH, JULY 29, 2025 — Tarkett, a world leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, has further expanded its Acczent™ heterogeneous vinyl sheet portfolio with the new Acczent Chambray collection. Featuring 22 new colors inspired by... more 


NWFA Appoints Stephanie Owen as President and Chief Executive Officer
ST. CHARLES, MO (July 23, 2025) – The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) today announced that Stephanie Owen has been appointed as the new President and CEO. This follows an extensive search process led by a volunteer selection committee and unanimous approval by the... more 


Tarkett Once Again Achieved the EcoVadis Platinum Medal
SOLON, OH, JULY 17, 2025 — Tarkett, a world leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, has been awarded the prestigious platinum medal for the 2nd year in a row by EcoVadis, a leading platform for assessing... more 



IICRC Seeks Volunteers for Standards’ Revisions - IICRC S540, S590, and S800
LAS VEGAS – August 01, 2025 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is seeking volunteers to serve on consensus bodies for the development of three revised Standards... more 



