Crossville has enhanced its Empire Porcelain Stone® line by incorporating 20% SCS-certified recycled content into the series.

Mullican Flooring is launching a new video advertisement campaign this fall on Home and Garden Television (HGTV) and the DIY (Do-it-Yourself) channel.

The website for Sonna Caladrino's Aug. 17 tribute in Dalton, Ga, is now online at www.sonnacalandrino.com.

In response to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Portland, OR-based Pratt & Larson Ceramics has launched a fund raiser to aid volunteers working on clean up and recovery efforts with its Brown Pelican Tile.

The doors to Sicis’ new Tokyo showroom will open July 16 in the “futuristic district” of Minato, the company says. “Mosaics that come to life in every guise, even transformed into furnishing accessories, combining art with the ancient technique of mosaic,” Sicis added.

Ed Korczak, executive director/ceo of the National Wood Flooring Association, said he will retire at the end of 2011.

In preparation for World of Concrete 2011, Blastrac has launched a search for the oldest operating 1-10D shot blaster still used for surface prep today.

Organizers of Coverings 2011 are looking for experts in several fields, including design trends, installation, green building, fabrication, restoration, retail sales or tile/stone installation.

Mohawk has launched www.wholovesmohawk.com, a microsite featuring video, downloadable content, and other consumer-oriented elements that encourages consumers to share their experiences about Mohawk products and people.

Paul Pearce, the Chairman of the Institution of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), has been selected to serve on the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) 2010-2011 International Section Council.