While NeoCon 2013, held recently at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, saw only a slight increase in attendance—41,488 people this year compared to 40,947 at last year’s event—the show was full of energy, optimism and crowded halls.
The title to this column is a famous line from the song “Karn Evil 9” by the band ELP. While it may date me some, I thought it (and the whole concept) appropriate for this, my first editorial at Floor Trends.
The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) is calling on its members to submit nominations for the 2013-2014 NAFCD Board of Directors, as well as the 2013 NAFCD Leadership in Action and Lifetime Achievement Awards.
By any measure, the 15th edition of Domotex Asia/Chinafloor, held earlier this year in the cavernous Shanghai New International Exhibitions Centre in Shanghai, China, was a success.
Mohawk has tapped accomplished marketing professional Mollie Surratt as its new Senior Director of Public Relations and Marketing Content, effective immediately Surratt brings over seven years of marketing experience to the company.