The newly launched BKB Flooring USA has been named the exclusive U.S. importer of BKB Hevea Flooring Products (Malaysia), and is currently seeking distributors across the United States.

Roger Milliken, who led Milliken & Co. for 71 years, died Dec. 30, 2010, in Spartanburg, S.C.

Laticrete has donated its flagship grout product to MOSAICO-Houston artists for projects the group will submit to the 7th Annual Empty Bowls Houston fundraiser benefiting the Houston Food Bank.

Argentina-based tile manufacturer Ilva S.A. has announced major changes at several key sales positions throughout the Eastern and Southern United States.

Pending home sales rose again in November, magnifying a broad trend over the past five months of a gradual recovery in 2011, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Catalina Home of California and Dream Weaver Carpets of Chatsworth, Ga., have partnered to create a joint sales initiative.

Tarkett said it will significantly expand its presence at Surfaces 2011, to more than 7,700 sq. ft. of exhibit space.

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) held its annual conference in conjunction with the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) and the Tile Council of North America (TCNA).

The Installer Week of Training hosted by ProSource of Milwaukee is set be the largest event of this type in the nation.

MAPEI has opened a new location: MAPEI de Mexico SA de CV in Santiago de Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico. This is the first location in Mexico for the company.