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JANUARY 30, 2023

and Cincinnati, Ohio— Schönox HPS North America partnered with Ohio Valley Flooring to provide Schönox subfloor product technologies, training and support across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and western Pennsylvania. Florence, Ala.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

It’s that time of year again when flooring retailers make their product selections for the hottest flooring categories—for their customers and for their bottom lines. While the usual suspects like SPC/rigid core will be at the top of dealers’ wish lists, they are also looking for emerging products or hidden gems to latch onto.

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AUGUST 17, 2022

AHF Products is partnering with Belknap-Haines, one of America’s leading full-service flooring distributors, to distribute Armstrong branded resilient products in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, effective immediately. Both Armstrong residential and commercial products will be represented by Belknap-Haines.

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OCTOBER 11, 2021

Solon, Ohio —Tarkett, a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, entered into a distribution partnership with Tingle Flooring. Effective immediately, Tingle will represent the company’s resilient product portfolio in the Kansas City, St.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Franklin, Ohio—Fuse Alliance, a member-owned organization of professional commercial flooring contractors, has added M&S Flooring, Inc. Fuse is focused on building an organization of high-quality, knowledgeable commercial flooring contractors, and M&S Flooring is a perfect fit for our organization.”.

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APRIL 19, 2024

Solon, Ohio— Global flooring manufacturer Tarkett has launched a non-PVC plank and tile flooring collection, as part of the company’s holistic approach to helping organizations meet their sustainability goals. The collection is also part of ReStart, Tarkett’s flooring take-back and recycling program.

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JULY 12, 2021

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett said it has entered into a distribution partnership with Summit Flooring Supply. Effective immediately, Tarkett said Summit Flooring will represent the company’s resilient product portfolio with a footprint that spans the Kansas, Missouri, Southern Illinois, Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado markets.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett North America introduced Discovery, a new collection designed to aid architects, designers and facility managers in creating inspiring education spaces for every learner. Ethos products are manufactured in Dalton, Ga., We developed Discovery with those needs in mind.

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MARCH 24, 2023

based DeSoto Floor Covering is one of five new commercial flooring contractors to join Fuse Alliance this month. BECA Commercial Flooring, founded in 2004 in Franklin, Tenn., sells and installs a wide variety of flooring products for commercial environments in the Mid-South market. Olive Branch, Miss.-based

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APRIL 11, 2024

Louisville Tile, a distributor of ceramic tile and related products, has promoted Tammy Henry to national director of architectural and design (A&D) sales. “The A&D community is complex, and we understand the importance of offering the best possible product selection. Tammy Henry Louisville, Ky.—Louisville

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APRIL 10, 2024

Nathan Merrill, installer/owner Vision Stone and Tile Mogadore, Ohio Megan Renk, owner Mosaix Tile Installation Company Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Aryk Snowberger, owner Snowbee Custom Tile Canton, Ohio Gus Tolleson, project manager J&R Tile, Inc. Trevor Hook, owner Hooked on Tile LLC Evansville, Wis.

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MARCH 7, 2022

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett was honored by distribution partner Fishman Flooring Solutions as 2021 Vendor Partner of the Year. Fishman Flooring Solutions said it distributes a variety of Tarkett Contract resilient products such as luxury vinyl tile, vinyl sheet, VCT and finishing accessories.

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MARCH 6, 2023

When it comes to flooring, it takes a lot of expertise and a little bit of guile to run a successful business. Not only do flooring retail store owners have to tackle the traditional challenges that come with small business ownership but they must also confront nuanced topics like installation and expanded customer service.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

Flooring retailers have a lot on their minds these days—from running a business profitably to improving customer service to wondering whether their installation crew can handle the volume/schedule. To that end, Floor Covering News polled a group of retailers to find out what they believe will be their biggest challenges of 2024.

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MAY 13, 2021

Armstrong Flooring and Ohio Valley Flooring have decided to go their separate ways. Effective July 3, 2021, the distributor will no longer handle Armstrong Flooring products. Jud Hurt, president, Ohio Valley Flooring , said Armstrong Flooring has been a “valued supplier” to his company. “We

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MARCH 19, 2024

Thor Lundh Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has released a new industry recognition award for 2024. Lundh has been instrumental in transitioning quarry operations from manual to industrial production, contributing to numerous local and international jobs. Nominations are due by May 20. Learn more here.

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JANUARY 11, 2021

Solon, Ohio—Following its “Learn.Give.Breathe.” ” series of free webinars in celebration of National Indoor Air Quality Month, Tarkett capped the month with a donation of 24,520 square feet of asthma- and allergy-friendly certified flooring to Breathe DC, which will use the flooring to help families in the Washington, D.C.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett is making more of its commercial product catalogue available for fast delivery through its updated QuickShip program. Dealers, architects and designers now have access to a curated selection of 73 soft surface products that can be shipped to anywhere in the country within five working days.

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DECEMBER 20, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has released the schedule for the 2023 Stone Industry Education Series. During the Stone Summits, attendees will have the opportunity to source products from event sponsors and hosts and will benefit from dedicated networking time. Tempe, Ariz. Arizona Tile. Tennessee Stone Summit.

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett, a global leader in sustainable and innovative flooring solutions, is increasing its presence on the east coast, thanks to the expansion of one of its distributors. has served customers in the flooring business since 1931, managing some accounts over three generations. Effective Oct.1,

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Colombus, Ohio— Starnet , a network of full-service independent flooring contractors, has announced that DeBenedetto’s Commercial Flooring, a Lynx Company, of Portland, Oregon, has joined the partnership as a new member. The post Starnet grows membership with DeBenedetto’s Flooring appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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MAY 6, 2024

Columbus, Ohio—For the third and final time, America’s Floor Source (AFS), in conjunction with Broadlume, will be hosting a 48-hour retail bootcamp at the new, state-of-the-art, 265,000-square-foot AFS facility here. They’ll get to see what the perfect flooring facility looks like,” Goldberg said.

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APRIL 23, 2018

Originally published by Fishman Flooring Solutions. ARDEX Receives 2017 Vendor Partner Award from Fishman Flooring Solutions. ARDEX Americas is a flooring industry pacesetter in developing and manufacturing high-performance products used for concrete repair and resurfacing, substrate preparation and flooring installation.

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JULY 19, 2023

Virginia Tile, a distributor of top-quality tile and stone products, announced a significant territory expansion in collaboration with Marazzi Tile. Effective August 1, 2023, Virginia Tile will extend its distribution responsibilities to cover Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Western Pennsylvania. Livonia, Mich.—Virginia

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MAY 15, 2024

Flooring retailers have embraced Godfrey Hirst for its wool carpets and timeless designs. Some Mohawk flooring retailers will carry both Godfrey Hirst and Karastan; others will carry Godfrey Hirst in lieu of Karastan. Their products are made with the best wool in the world—New Zealand wool— and they have wonderful designs.

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MAY 7, 2024

Reid Kubesh Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute board of directors has appointed Reid Kubesh (Coldspring) to fill a vacancy left by Alexandra Niedbalski, who resigned her position after leaving the industry. The post Reid Kubesh appointed to NSI board of directors appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

The new year marks a new beginning for Johnson Hardwood Floors. And by going direct in certain markets, that will help us improve our overall inventory management.” “We have been very pleased with our recent launch of Johnson Hardwood products. Cartwright Distributing, Tri-State Wholesale Flooring and Walcro.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett has entered into a new partnership with flooring distributor Goodfellow, Inc. The new relationship will help the organization distribute residential LVT products throughout Canada, the company said. The post Tarkett partners with Goodfellow distribution appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) launched a new CEU course titled “Natural Stone Embodied Carbon Research.” The post NSI launches new embodied carbon CEU course appeared first on Floor Covering News. This course has been approved for credit through AIA, LACES, and GCBI.

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JULY 8, 2021

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett has entered a distribution partnership with FlorStar Sales, Inc. Effective immediately, FlorStar will represent the company’s resilient product portfolio in the Illinois, Michigan, northern Indiana, Wisconsin, northwest Ohio, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota markets.

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APRIL 5, 2021

By Ken Ryan Following a strong start to 2021, flooring dealers see no reason for a slowdown as they enter the second quarter. San Antonio-based O’Krent’s Abbey Flooring continues to see a brisk pace of sales activity despite the pandemic. In Knoxville, Tenn., It’s like that old Buck Owen’s song, ‘I’ve Got a Tiger by the Tail.’”.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett is adding 28 new designs to its FiberFloor residential luxury sheet vinyl flooring, giving homeowners access to the latest design trends in products that surpass the industry’s most stringent health and safety standards, the company said. All Fresh Start products come with a 10-year limited warranty.

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JULY 11, 2022

—EJ Welch Company is continuing along its path of rapid expansion in the flooring industry by expanding its leadership team. The latest initiative in its efforts to grow its brand nationwide is hiring and promoting a wide range of seasoned professionals with experience in commercial and residential flooring and installation products.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) said it will welcome two individuals to its board of directors in January 2023. This was his incentive to create Simple Stone Care, Banchitta said, a made-in-the-USA manufacturing company that today offers a quality product line for the care, restoration and maintenance of natural stone.

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MAY 1, 2024

Columbus, Ohio—AFS Group (America’s Floor Source), a top-five independent flooring retailer, has acquired the assets and intellectual property of Lewis Floor & Home (Lewis). Lewis added: “I am enormously proud of the trust that Lewis Floor & Home has earned with customers on the north shore.

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MARCH 24, 2023

U nderlayments are valuable to the flooring retailer for several reasons—not the least of which being a satisfied customer. Plus, flooring dealers can offer underlayments as an add-on to not only grow their bottom line but to help the consumer complete the installation successfully.

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JANUARY 3, 2022

Fostoria, Ohio—Two more of Roppe Corporation’s products have been certified by Underwriters Laboratory as Greenguard Gold. According to the company, to be awarded certification, its products went through a comprehensive certification review and analysis of chemical emissions. .

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