Floor Covering News

JULY 2, 2024

Encouraging signs of economic recovery following the lingering challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic continued in 2023 for the commercial contract flooring market, although not to the extent of 2022’s 13.1% increase in dollars. FCNews research shows total commercial sales reached $7.227 billion in 2023—a 1.5% decrease from 2022. This compares favorably to overall industry sales, which were off 10.1% from the year prior.

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The A to Z of Building

JULY 2, 2024

This study, featured in the Journal of Materials Chemistry, introduces a novel in situ switchable photoselective polymer (PSP) composed of alternating layers that reflect and absorb light. Created via electrospinning, this asymmetric polymer film toggles between cooling and heating modes rapidly, driven by ethanol infusion.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 2, 2024

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released a new “Tuesday Tips” this week. In the series, WFCA experts presents short video tips for improving customer service and optimizing staff performance. In the end, it’s all about understanding the importance of being 1% better than your competition. In this week’s “Tuesday Tips,” Stacy Eickhoff, senior vice president with Risk Strategies Company, shares five essential steps for preparing your business for hurricane season.

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