Quentin has over 30 years of experience in the flooring industry, and most recently was Director of Main Street Commercial Flooring for Shaw Industries.
Fishman Flooring Solutions has opened its newest branch in Fredericksburg, Virginia, to offer its full line of flooring and flooring installation products to the company’s expanding customer base in the Northern Virginia area.
Portobello Grupo has officially kicked-off production activities at its Portobello America’s plant, recently built in Baxter, Tennessee. Portobello America has already generated over 200 local jobs and will be a growth- driving force for the Group.
Atlanta Flooring Design Centers hosted the first-ever two-day Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) Certified Installation Manager (CIM) certification at its Suwanee, Georgia facility. Nineteen CIM Candidates went through the program and received their CIM certifications.
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing was in positive territory for the second quarter, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
A lack of existing inventory and solid demand helped offset rising mortgage rates and push single-family production higher in July, even as builders continue to grapple with elevated construction and financing costs as well as a lack of skilled labor.
This year marks the 24th Annual George Buckhardt Memorial Fundraiser, which offers financial assistance to flooring installers and their families who have fallen on hard times.
Seven flooring installers competed in either the LVP or carpet category for a chance at the National Installer of the Year title, which will take place during The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas.
The Federal Reserve’s ongoing rate hikes and persistent inflation levels above historical norms have sparked fear of a potential recession among kitchen and bath professionals, but design firms in the kitchen and bath industry are experiencing a reduced average backlog of 2.6 months for projects.