Bosch's new BAT415 battery offers single cell monitoring, which maximizes the performance of each individual cell for a 25% longer run-time.

The International Floorcovering Installers Association/CFI has announced its new CFI Training Facility, located in Forney, Texas, will be fully staffed and operational coinciding with the CFI Convention that is slated to take place Nov. 12 through 14 in Dallas.

The Carpet and Rug Institute today announced important updates to its 104/105 installation standards for commercial and residential carpet. Developed by a team of industry leaders, these changes address industry innovations that require new approaches to carpet installation, particularly planning and subfloor preparation.

Owens Flooring by Quanex Building Products, has promoted Mike Luccasen to national sales manager.

The deadline for Coverings 2016 speakers and presentations has been extended to Friday, Sept. 11.

The Marble Institute of America (MIA) accreditation program has reached the milestone of 100 accredited locations in North America.

The Brooklyn-based design company of artist Shanan Campanaro, Eskayel, has introduced a collection of recycled sari silk rugs that are hand knotted in India and made with 100% recycled fibers, according to the company.

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has released its second quarter Interior Design Billings Index (IDBI). 

Milliken & Co. has acquired Australia-based Ontera Modular Carpets.

Every Thursday, beginning Sept. 3 through Sept 24, an Impacta team member will be hosting a 30-minute Webinar on acoustical underlayments for tile and stone floor applications.