The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the largest tile contractors association in the world, is announcing the 2008 Total Solutions Business and Technical Conference to be held next year at the fabulous Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center on the Potomac River on September 18-20 more

By Steven Feldman

(First of two parts)

Desert Ridge, Ariz.—The relationship between Mohawk and its Floorscapes retailers is truly symbiotic: Dealers commit between 70% and 80% of their showroom to Mohawk products, and Mohawk provides a blueprint for profitability and... more

Atlanta—With the upcoming debut of Building Two West Wing at AmericasMart•Atlanta, home of the International Area Rug Market, officials are “looking toward continued growth... more

Dallas—Surfaces 2008 is introducing a new Decorative Concrete Pavilion on the show floor. “Decorative concrete is one of the most popular and in-demand products in the floor covering industry,” said Karen Romano, sales manager, Surfaces... more

Chicago—If there were any doubts as to the validity of the “green movement,” they were erased earlier this month when an overbooked crowd of 22,835—a 72% increase over last year—packed into McCormick Place West here to see the latest in eco-friendly products, tools, services and innovations at the a more

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the largest tile contractors association in the world, held its annual Total Solutions Conference last October at the Tradewinds Island Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida, in honor of the association’s 60th anniversary year... more

Austin, Texas—The goal of the NAFCD’s Distributor Marketplace is as basic as it gets: connect manufacturers and distributors in a focused forum. Exhibiting suppliers are looking to fill geographic voids, while distributors are hoping to add a line or two that can complement their offering... more

By Matthew Spieler

Miami—Whether it is a minor change or a major upgrade, QFloors wants its users to be directly involved with how the software developer adds to and transforms its programs... more

Las Vegas—Hanley Wood, producer of Surfaces ‘08, has announced an exhibit attendance fee of $5 for registrations received prior to Dec. 19 and $10 for each registration received after that time... more

Dalton—Celebrity designer Thom Filicia recently traveled west to host a fall round of “Decorating From the Floor Up” Live! seminars... more