In spite of snow and ice impacting attendance in Atlanta, Beaulieu officials were extremely upbeat following their regional show there and in Dallas.

Tarkett has become the latest company to announce price increases in the face of increasing raw material and fuel costs.

Berry Floor, Alloc, and Flooring Industries (the intellectual property company of the Unilin group) have entered into a patent cooperation whereby Flooring Industries will become responsible for the sublicensing of specific patent portfolios owned by Berry Floor and Alloc.

To celebrate the introduction of its new Bliss Magic Fresh Collection and Bliss HealthyTouch Collection, Beaulieu plans to issue dealer coupons.

Following is a brief overview of some of the companies that will be exhibiting at the upcoming Domotex 2011 show, Jan. 15-18 in Hannover, Germany.

Laticrete has appointed John Striednig to lead the newly created and separate sales division developed initially to focus on sales of its MVIS™ specification for manufactured stone masonry exterior facades.

The report notes that the remodeling industry’s double-digit decline, which peaked in 2007, “is beginning to return to a more typical pattern of growth.

Celebrating its 50th year, AmericasMart Atlanta opened its doors this morning for the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market (Jan. 12-19), together with the Atlanta International Area Rug Market featuring the National Oriental Rug Show (Jan. 13-16).

The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) said it supports Shaw Industries' investment in GeoHay, a company that produces erosion control and storm water management products made of 100 percent recycled carpet.

Citing continually rising costs in raw material and energy, three flooring manufacturers have announced price increases.