A lot has been happening at Beaulieu Commercial in the past few months and at the epicenter of the activity is Steve Hillis, the president. Steve has been there and done that in all of the best places in the commercial floor covering business and was just about ready to take himself out of circulation and, yes, retire.

Design versatility is easily achieved through J+J Flooring Group’s newest Invision carpet products: Structure and Mineral, according to the company.

The Brooklyn-based design company of artist Shanan Campanaro, Eskayel, has introduced a collection of recycled sari silk rugs that are hand knotted in India and made with 100% recycled fibers, according to the company.

Silver Creek, a division of Bloomsburg Carpet, has added the Shotz Collection to its product offering.

Shaw Industries will invest at least $45 million in its Lexington County, S.C., carpet fiber plant for additional capacity for both nylon and polyester production.

Lindstrom Rugs has partnered with designer Karim Rashid for the Korgamy Collection.

Karastan gathered influence from across the globe for its new Spice Market Collection.

While the residential industry continues to plow through a mixed business climate, one needed to look no further than the world famous Merchandise Mart and the 47th NeoCon to feel the strong pulse of the commercial industry, as more than 50,000 people from around the world fought off heavy storms and tornado warnings to see the newest products for projects they were working on and learn about the latest trends for upcoming jobs.

Shaw Industries has brought its popular EcoWorx to resilient flooring for a high performance vinyl alternative for commercial applications.