At this year's BDNY show, Obeetee displayed its Terra Collection, showcasing a blend of timeless traditional techniques with a contemporary design sensibility. Additionally, the company offers hospitality clients an end-to-end, collaborative product development experience.
The Carpet and Rug Institute's (CRI) annual meeting in Dalton, Georgia, highlighted an industry balancing success with new challenges, from global growth to mounting regulations.
For the first time, CRI awarded the Joseph J.Smrekar Memorial Award to three recipients: John Bradshaw of Shaw Industries Group, Inc., Ashley Young of Mohawk Industries, Inc., and Shawn McGill of Engineered Floors.
At the Starnet 2024 fall meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, flooring industry veteran Robert Varden introduced Advanced Flooring Technology's (AFT) new commercial carpet installation certification program, designed for non-union contractors. The three-day program combines training and evaluation and focuses on pattern correction, adhesive application, and technical skills.
The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) will host its 23rd Annual Conference under the theme "Carpet Recycling: Riding the Sustainability Wave" at the Sea Bird Resort in Oceanside, California, May 20-21, 2025.
Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) has requested CalRecycle's approval for an increase in carpet recycling fees, proposed to take effect February 1, 2025. The adjustment aims to meet new reserve requirements mandated by CalRecycle for year-end 2025.
Zeftron, a premium nylon 6 yarn system used to make commercial carpets, has released a new mobile app that allows designers to match and order yarn colors directly from their smartphones.
Constructed of premium materials, the collections will combine modern design and timeless appeal with innovative weaves, rich textures, and refined patterns, according to Steven Peykar, co-CEO and co-founder of Nourison Home.