MeadWestvaco Specialty Papers introduces the CGW Commercial Grade Wearlayer, a protective overlay designed to preserve the look of laminate flooring in high-traffic situations.

Urging consumers to view flooring through the prism of memory, Shaw Industries has launched a major consumer advertising effort in leading shelter publications.

Glitsa American offers ProLink, a new professional-grade waterborne crosslinker.

The World Floor Covering Association announced that it is seeking applications for nominees to the Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame.

Brintons updates its Studio Influence collection of Axminster commercial carpet with the addition of Sakura.

Capel has expanded its Panama Orchids collection to include a new Beige/Black rug (Style #730).

Daltile introduces Aspen Lodge, a ColorBody residential porcelain line that emulates the look of natural stone.

Computer programs for the flooring industry

Amtico Express, new from Amtico International, is a collection of eight popular woods, four best-selling slates and two stone patterns which are pre-packaged in 27 square-foot cartons and ready to ship the next business day, the company says.

Multi-Direction Design is a new Faus design and technology innovation that incorporates the company's patented InterPlank Design system.