The four-day event attracted 438 Chinese and overseas exhibitors, who occupied a 51,750 square meter show area and more than 29,000 visitors from around the world.

Robert J. "Bob" Botelho, senior vp of RollMaster Software for more than 13 years, died July 6 at his home in Lexington, N.C., following a brief illness. He was 57.

The World Floor Covering Association said its recent, annual media tours of New York City and Des Moines have been a success.

Jonathan Zanger, president of Walker Zanger, was recently named Tile Partners for Humanity's Tile Partner of the Year for 2010.

The deadline for potential speakers to submit conference topics for Coverings 2011 is Friday, Aug. 13.

Masland has entered an exclusive partnership with Brink & Campman, a Dutch manufacturer noted for its high-quality woven and handtufted rugs. 

Universal Fibers recently welcomed more than 550 of its associates and their families to a 40th anniversary celebration at the corporate headquarters in Bristol, Va.

Following a complete redesign and content makeover, Florida Tile has launched its newly redesigned website, www.floridatile.com, reflecting the company’s new corporate image and direction in design.

Robert Scoble of Sturbridge, MA has been named president and chief operating officer for Hyde Tools, Inc.

Anderson Hardwood Floors has earned the Gifford Pinchot Award for contributing significant corporate achievements to promoting sustainable forestry.