Floor Trends is happy to welcome esteemed industry columnist, author, speaker and inventor, Kelly Kramer as its newest columnist starting with the October issue.

At the recent Floor Installation Association of North America (FIANA) meeting in Nashville, President/CEO Gary Verhey announced that he and his wife, Secretary/Treasurer Barbara Verhey, were retiring from the organization.

Shaw Floors is pleased to share that Shaw flooring products were featured in the Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures film “42.” 

Neil Wenger, a 19-year veteran of the hardwood flooring industry, has been promoted to national field sales manager for Mullican Flooring

Karndean Designflooring is proud to announce it has been selected as a top work place in the Pittsburgh region by its employees.

Durkan, the hospitality brand of the Mohawk Group, and distinguished designer Stacy Garcia are pleased to announce the Canyon Road collection.

On September 17, 2013, in response to OSHA’s recently released proposed silica rule, the Natural Stone Council’s Board of Directors unanimously voted to join the newly formed Construction Industry Safety Coalition

Q.E.P. Co., Inc. recently launched a new social media installment, introducing the QEP Workshop Floors and More.

J. R. Harris, better known as “Junior” in the flooring industry with his big cowboy hat and boots, was honored as the second recipient of the Chris Davis Award for his numerous contributions to installation.

The International Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Council of Associations (IICRCA) is announcing an open call for nominations for the 2013-2014 IICRCA Board of Directors.