Barnwell, S.C.—Formica Flooring held its sales leadership council meeting recently at the company’s headquarters here... more

Irving, Tex.—Hanley Wood, owner and operator of Surfaces, has announced its speaker lineup for the show’s conference program to take place from Tues., Jan. 29 through Fri., Feb. 1 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas... more

Denver—Hunter Douglas’ first International Alliance Conference hosted over 3,000 of the company’s aligned dealers, including those in the flooring segment, at the Colorado Convention Center here... more

Kansas City, Mo.—Like most markets Surfaces is often referred to as a retailer event. But unlike like most markets Surfaces offers something for everyone in the selling chain, including the last people who will see the end user: installers... more

Shanghai, China—In nine years Domotex asia/Chinafloor (DACF) has quickly risen to become one of the world’s top flooring markets... more

By Monica Irgens

When more than 1,100 people come to Hartford, Conn., for three days in late August to attend the Radiant Panel Association’s (RPA) conference and trade show, REX Expo, one doesn’t need much more to see this is one of the fastest growing categories in home furnishings... more

BY DANA TEAGUE/Surfaces show director

Retailers in the market for hardwood flooring would be hard pressed to find a greater array of choices than at Surfaces 2008... more

CHICAGO—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) has opened registration for its 36th annual meeting and Distributor Marketplace, scheduled for Oct. 25 to 27, in Austin, Tex... more

By Matthew Spieler

KANSAS CITY, MO.—Being the best is one thing; staying the best is another. To remain on top one has to constantly keep up- to-date with new products, tools and services while also choosing to change in order to better meet any challenges that come your way... more

Executives Name Recipients of Sales Excellence Awards and Announce a New Addition to the Sales Team... more