The five sponsoring organizations of Coverings, together with the event's new show management team, have announced a 26 percent reduction in cost for material handling for exhibitors.

Commercial flooring installation contractors applying for certification by the Floor Covering Installation Board (FCIB) will now benefit from a streamlined application process.

Scheduled March 2 to 6 in Valencia, Spain, Cevisama promises to focus on design and product application, innovation, and fashion for the ceramic tiles, kitchen and bathroom equipment industries.

Muskoka (Tembec) recently added two new distributors to promote their premium hardwood flooring products.

Haworth Inc. and Interface Inc. have signed an agreement for Haworth to purchase the assets of Interface Architectural Resources (InterfaceAR), a Grand Rapids-based manufacturer of raised access flooring currently owned by Interface.

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) has awarded GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification to Domco Tarkett for its vinyl composition tile flooring.

Mannington Mills and Domco Tarkett have formed a joint venture to manufacture vinyl composition tile (VCT).

Columbia Flooring has completed the purchase of Millwood Specialty Flooring Inc., a manufacturer of unfinished 3/4" solid hardwood flooring, located in Ellijay, Ga.

Wood Flooring International, Delran, N.J, has appointed Cindy Thomas as its new executive assistant.

The Dixie Group Inc. has announced that it has executed a definitive agreement to sell certain of its assets that support its factory-built housing, needlebond and carpet recycling businesses to Shaw Industries Group Inc.