Floor Covering News

JUNE 20, 2024

Lexington, Ky.—Panariagroup USA, a producer and distributor of premium ceramic surfaces, has appointed Paolo Fraticelli as executive vice president of sales. With over 20 years of experience in the ceramic tile industry, Fraticelli is said to bring a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success. “We are delighted to welcome Paolo Fraticelli to our executive leadership,” said Leonardo Pesce, CEO of Panariagroup USA.

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JUNE 20, 2024

A study in Sustainability outlines a roadmap to mitigate construction waste (CW) in Türkiye through a systematic literature review and stakeholder surveys, proposing short-, medium-, and long-term strategies for sustainable urban development.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 20, 2024

Solon, Ohio—Introduced at Design Days 2024 , the new Layered Duality collection from Tarkett brings together diverse forms, textures and colors to create a dynamic sense of unity for interior commercial spaces. Contrasting aesthetics combined with a mindful approach to materials, delivering a unique balance to its room or area. “Layered Duality encourages creative blending between elements, people, ideas and environments,” said Omoleye Simmons, Tarkett’s vice president of design.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 20, 2024

Chicago— AHF Products has unveiled Nidra and Zenscape heterogeneous sheet (HET) from Armstrong Flooring, offering a palette of organic wood grain and textile-inspired visuals. Ideal for healthcare environments, the designs are meant to help create a harmonious and therapeutic atmosphere. The flooring collections were among the newest innovations exhibited by AHF at the NeoCon show June 10-12, held here.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 20, 2024

Calhoun, Ga.—Mohawk’s planet-friendly waterproof flooring , PureTech, has been chosen as a 2024 Sustainable Product of the Year by Green Builder Media. The award is given to innovative products that make homes more efficient, resilient and safe. “PureTech embodies our dedication to deliver sustainable and high-performance flooring, so it is an honor for Green Builder Media—a leading company focused on green building and living—to make this recognition,” said David Moore, senior product director

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 20, 2024

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has appointed two industry leaders to its board of directors: Doug Jackson, CEO of Cali Bamboo; and Dani Brock, vice president of retail experience at Shaw Industries. The decision, made during a vote at the WFCA board meeting in May of this year, expanded the board’s composition to 17 members.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 20, 2024

The well-documented lack of qualified installers has resulted in wide-ranging implications across the industry. These include delays in project completions or, in worst-case scenarios, costly callbacks due to inexperienced installers on the jobsite. While several industry associations continue to make strides in key areas such as recruitment and training, the shortage of qualified, skilled help—particularly in demanding, specialized fields such as ceramic tile—continues to hamper progress on the

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