The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) online installation and sales training courses have been approved by the WFCA for Continuing Education Credit.

The competition, now in its 18th year, recognizes the exceptional work of North American architects and designers who feature Italian ceramic tiles in their institutional, residential or commercial/hospitality spaces.

More than 40,000 visitors are expected at Domotex asia Chinafloor, March 22-24, 2011, along with the international Wood Flooring Forum, set for the day before with the theme “Forces of Change.”

Hyde Tools, a manufacturer of surface preparation and finishing tools, has promoted Sales Directors Robert B. Clemence and Louis A. Oleksy, Jr. to vice president of sales in their respective channels, effective January 1, 2011.

Arsenal Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, today announced the acquisition of Para-Chem Southern ("Para-Chem") on Dec. 13.

Robert Rennie, who spent more than 35 years working as a sales executive for flooring adhesive and installation companies, died Nov. 19 after a seven-month battle with leukemia. He was 64.

Organizers of Coverings 2011 have issued a call to architects and interior designers to “Bring Your Client to Coverings.”

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has authorized the International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL) to teach continuing education courses pertaining to healthcare construction to its membership.

The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) has announced the nominees for the 2010 Lammy Awards.

America's Magnificent Carpet Awards (AMCA), honoring the best new area rug introductions took place during the January Atlanta International Area Rug Market featuring the National Oriental Rug Show (NORS) on Saturday, Jan. 15.