By FCNews Staff

LAS VEGAS—With the specter of the economic crisis looming large over the Sands Expo & Convention Center here, the 20th anniversary of Surfaces may not have had the bells and whistles of previous markets but it provided positive results for the thousands who participated whether as an attendee or exhibitor... more

Philadelphia, PA – February 11, 2009 – Mr. Sandless, the rapidly expanding wood floor refinishing system recently named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 List, is hosting its annual conference later this month... more

NEW YORK—Despite the cold wintery weather, more than 500 architects, designers and members of the city’s real estate community came out to enjoy the open house party by Italian tile manufacturer Sicis at its Manhattan showroom... more

DEDHAM, MASS.—Nick Di Tempora, former president of Mapei Americas, was a guest speaker at an exclusive masters program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)... more

HANNOVER, GERMANY—Recognizing that “any crisis also creates a wealth of new opportunities,” attendees and exhibitors at Domotex Hannover 2009, maintained at overall upbeat attitude but realistic expectations on the work that lies ahead... more

ATLANTA—Beaulieu of America will once again occupy one of the largest pieces of real estate on the Surfaces show floor... more

Mobile, Alabama (January 28, 2009) – Masland Carpets & Rugs is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, February 10 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the company’s recently opened showroom at the Las Vegas World Market Center, Building C, space C805... more

DALTON GA, January 20, 2009— Dealers from across the Southeast got a sneak peek and a warm reception from Bliss by Beaulieu 2009 at the Cobb Galleria on a chilly January 15 and 16 in Atlanta... more

NEW YORK—According to event officials, INSTALL NYC’s recent New York Regional Floor Symposium, which attracted more than 200 architects and design professionals, has proven to be a rousing success... more

LAS VEGAS—Michael Vogel of Creating Your Space (CYS) will host “The Four Keys to Web Success” at Surfaces 2009. Taking place Thursday, Feb. 5 at 8 a.m... more