National Floor Trends back issues from May 2009:
Design: for function. For form. For life.(PERFORMANCE-BASED DESIGN)(Alhambra Palace designing)
May 01, 2009 ... When designing Spain's Alhambra Palace in the 14th Century, the terms low lifecycle cost, high-performance and sustainability never crossed the minds of the architects. Yet the magnificence they created stands centuries later as a shining example of these contemporary concepts. That's ...
2009 NFT directory: your source of information online and in print.(Editorial Comment)(magazine to improve its services)(Editorial)
May 01, 2009; ... No doubt about it--the National Floor Trends' 2009 Trade Directory and Buying Guide appearing in this month's issue along with its online, fully searchable version combines the industry's most up-to-date information available with the immediacy of online updates The two ...
Good news & bright ideas.(Good News & Bright Ideas)
May 01, 2009; ... Welcome to Good News & Bright Ideas, a new feature aimed at showcasing the brighter side of the current economic climate. While few would argue that business today is more challenging than ever before, successful companies are finding innovative ways to ...
Realtors say home sales on the rise.(Good News & Bright Ideas)(home prices and sales rise reported by National Association of Realtors )(Report)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The National Association of Realtors reported that existing-home sales increased by 5.1 percent in February, to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.72 million units. According to the group, first-time buyers accounted for half of all home sales, with activity ...
Labor Department reports slight dip in new jobless claims.(Good News & Bright Ideas)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009; ... The Labor Department reported that new jobless claims fell slightly last month. Additionally, the four-week average of claims fell to 657,250, the first drop-off reported after 11 months of increases in a ...
Some economists believe economy will bounce back soon.(Good News & Bright Ideas)(floor covering industry stock prices picking up )(Brief article)
May 01, 2009; ... As reported on CNN.com in April, a growing number of economists believe the economy has already "hit bottom" and will begin showing rapid signs of improvement. Economists point to home sales and stock prices picking up as signs that the worst may be behind us. ...
Beaulieu rallies staff to walk one million miles.(Good News & Bright Ideas)(Beaulieu of America Inc.'s human resource management)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Beaulieu of America CEO Ralph Boe recently issued a challenge to his staff: walk a collective one million miles by January 2010. So far, associates have logged almost 23,000 miles, but Boe said he is confident his staffers can reach the goal. "I've ...
Selling value for profit.(Commercial Possibilities)(floor covering companies marketing strategies)
May 01, 2009; ... Be competitive by picking products that allow you to get the job and maximize your profit. Do not be a complacent bidder of commercial opportunities where others specify the critical products. When you specify a product or help with a commercial specification, you dramatically increase ...
FTC honors Mohawk, DuPont; reclassifies PTT fiber as triexta.(Industry News)(Federal Trade Commission honored Mohawk Carpet Corp. and E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In a move that marks the first significant change in the residential carpeting classification in 50 years, the Federal Trade Commission has agreed to reclassify Mohawk and DuPont's PTT fiber, which was formerly recognized as polyester. The new subclass, ...
Solutia to sell nylon business; Poses to head new company.(Industry News)(Solutia Inc. sells its nylon business to SK Capital Partners II, L.P.)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... Solutia Inc. has signed a deal to sell its nylon business to an affiliate of New York-based private equity firm SK Capital Partners II, L.P. While the agreement calls for Solutia to receive a two percent equity stake in the newly formed company, according to Solutia spokesman Dan Jenkins, ...
Empire Mouldings opens samples division.(Industry News)(Envision Sample Systems opened)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... Empire Mouldings, maker of Flexitions flexible transition mouldings, has launched a new division called Envision Sample Systems. The new division will produce and assemble flooring product sample boards, displays and other merchandising sample systems. "Envision will cater to ...
Amorim Flooring has appointed Architectural Systems Inc. as its distributor for the commercial segment of Wicanders cork flooring.(Distributor Appointments)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... Amorim Flooring has appointed Architectural Systems Inc. as its distributor for the ...
Flexco has added two new distributors: Tom Duffy Co. and Southland Flooring Supplies.(Distributor Appointments)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... Flexco has added two new distributors: Tom Duffy Co. and Southland Flooring Supplies. Tom Duffy Co. with multiple branches in California, will carry the full line ...
Wood Pro Inc. has been named the newest distributor for Mercier Wood Flooring.(Distributor Appointments)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... Wood Pro Inc. has been named the newest distributor for Mercier Wood Flooring. With six locations in New York, Rhode ...
Galleher launches Las Vegas branch.(Industry News)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... Multi-state flooring distributor Galleher Corp. has opened a new branch in Las Vegas. Located at 4125 W. Dewey Drive, the 8,700 sq. ft. facility is designed to serve the area's residential and commercial flooring retailers and contractors with a full line of hard surface flooring and ...
Upcoming industry events.(Industry News)(Calendar)
May 01, 2009 ... Commercial Construction Show--Phoenix. June 2-4. (770) 781-2501. Decoyap Natural Stone Workshop/Exhibition--Denizli, Turkey. June 4-7. +90 312 447 54 99. NeoCon 2009--Chicago. June 15-17. (800) ...
MAPEI buys APAC, expands sales force.(Industry News)(All Purpose Adhesive Co. acquired)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... MAPEI has acquired the assets of All-Purpose Adhesive Co., based in Dalton, Ga. The teams responsible for the APAC brand will carry on business with APAC's current customers, and MAPEI is currently expanding the APAC sales force, MAPEI said. "Through the acquisition of the APAC ...
Tough times never last, but tough retailers do.(Reggie's Rules)(flooring contractors compensations)
May 01, 2009; ... Recently while traveling I began to think about the dilemma our world is facing. I was considering all my options for the current economic climate and how I would survive when I realized that most of us have a defining moment, which shapes and builds our character for situations such as ...
2009>Directory Section 1 [Products].(2009 Trade Directory & Buying Guide)(Directory)
May 01, 2009 ... An alphabetical cross reference of floor covering products and accessories and their manufacturers. This is not a complete list of products in our industry and should not be interpreted as such ADHESIVES Adhesive Removers, Chemicals Advanced Adhesive ...
2009>Directory Section 2 [Manufacturers].(2009 Trade Directory & Buying Guide)(Directory)
May 01, 2009 ... The manufacturers in this section are those from whom we have received forms. This list is by no means all of the manufacturers in our industry and should not be interpreted as such. * Watch for the star symbol for companies with expanded listings Go to ...
2009>Directory Section 3 [Distributors].(2009 Trade Directory & Buying Guide)(Directory)
May 01, 2009 ... The distributors in this section are those from whom we have received forms, or who have been identified by manufacturers as their distributors. This list by no means represents all the distributors in our industry and should not be interpreted as such. If you are a distributor and would ...
2009>Directory Section 4 [Sales Agents].(2009 Trade Directory & Buying Guide)(Directory)
May 01, 2009 ... The sales agents in this section are those from whom we have received forms or who have been identified by manufacturers in our industry. If you are a sales agent and would like to be listed in our directory next year, please let us know. ARIZONA VERNE D ....
2009>Directory Section 5 [Retail Groups/Franchises].(2009 Trade Directory & Buying Guide)(Directory)
May 01, 2009 ... The Retail Groups and Franchises in this section responded to a special questionnaire. This by no means represents all of the industry's buying groups and should not be interpreted as such. If you are a Retail Group or Franchise organization and would like to be listed in our next ...
2009>Directory Section 6 [Associations/Markets].(2009 Trade Directory & Buying Guide)(Directory)
May 01, 2009 ... The Associations/Markets in this section are those from whom we have received forms or who have been identified in our industry. If you would like to be listed in our directory next year, please let us know. AMERICAN FLOORCOVERING ALLIANCE 210 W. Cuyler St., Dalton, ...
2009>Directory Section 7 [Installation & technical training schools].(2009 Trade Directory & Buying Guide)(Directory)
May 01, 2009 ... The installation and technical training schools in this section are those from whom we received information or were otherwise able to identify. This list by no means includes all installation and technical training schools and should not be interpreted as such. If your company conducts ...
Lignomat.(Products & Literature on display)
May 01, 2009 ... Lignomat offers a new pinless meter for the flooring industry. The Ligno-Scanner SDM has calibrations for domestic and tropical wood species and individual calibrations for flat grain, vertical grain or strand bamboo floors. Important for the floor installer, the meter can read ...
Cikel.(Products & Literature on display)
May 01, 2009 ... Cikel America LLC has unveiled its Ipanema Collection of engineered hardwood flooring. Offered in random lengths of 5/16" x 5" wide planks, the collection is available in a variety of ...
Ceres Cork.(Products & Literature on display)
May 01, 2009 ... CBC America's Flooring Division has introduced Ceres Cork C2, which is intended for use in all commercial segments, including healthcare and hospitality. Ceres Cork C2 features a factory-applied wear finish made of ceramic ...
MAPEI.(Products & Literature on display)
May 01, 2009 ... MAPEI's new Mapelastic AquaDefense liquid-applied waterproofing is designed for use under ceramic tile or stone installations, and can be used for interior and exterior surfaces in residential, commercial and industrial ...
Lyptus hardwood.(Products & Literature on display)
May 01, 2009 ... Lyptus flooring is available in solid or engineered in a natural finish or a palette of six pre-finished colors: natural, stone, fire, earth, wheat and garnet. Lyptus's ...
Quick-Step.(Products & Literature on display)
May 01, 2009 ... New from Quick-Step, the Allustra series offers exotic wood looks with a smooth, glossy surface, the company says. The collection's 6 1/8"-wide planks come in ...