Clear Path Recycling, LLC (CPR), the PET recycling joint venture company established by Shaw Industries Group Inc. and DAK Americas LLC, has completed the first phase of their PET recycling facility in Fayetteville, N.C.

In addition to its participation at Surfaces in Las Vegas, Beaulieu of America has announced it will appear at three winter shows in 2011.

Aqua-Chem Inc. and Enviro-Solutions LLCannounced that initial results from an innovative pilot project with a high-volume U.S. carpet manufacturer demonstrate that it is both practical and economically feasible to simultaneously remove dye and other contaminants from wastewater used in large-scale carpet manufacturing.

The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) recently named its 2011 executive officers and board of directors.

Duo-Fast Floor Fastening Systems, a manufacturer of carpet and flooring installation tools for more than 40 years, is partnering with CFI (the International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association) to facilitate hardwood training in major markets across the country.

"Total Solutions Plus gathered all key industry players in one location and was a far more intimate and productive environment than a trade show would be."

Tarkett has acquired the Centiva business from International Floors of America, Inc.

Freefit® Luxury Vinyl Tile has named Keith Lacognata vp of sales and marketing for North America.

Participants in the program, which entails a tour of Spain Feb. 4-12, 2011, will qualify for a minimum of 4.5 AIA CEU credits.

The National Wood Flooring Association will offer three Green Forest University webinars to help wood flooring professionals sell their products more effectively in the growing green marketplace.