The International Surface Event has announced four regional qualifier locations for its 2025 Installer of the Year Competition, partnering with CFI and Mohawk Flooring. Installers will compete in Carpet and Engineered Wood categories in Boston, Minneapolis, Denver, and Dalton, with regional winners advancing to the national finals at TISE 2026 in Las Vegas.
Go Carrera’s cloud-based labor management platform is designed to match flooring installers, contractors and retailers with the right job or contractor, simplify the bidding and payment process.
Kyle Kirkwood dominated the 50th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, showcasing the MAPEI-Andretti partnership with every precision lap. MAPEI's logo featured prominently as Kirkwood led 46 laps to victory, embodying the shared values of excellence and performance that define both the racing team and the construction solutions company.
Bostik will showcase innovative hardwood flooring adhesives at NWFA Expo 2025 with a tailgate-themed booth featuring live demonstrations of Glue Assist solutions.
FloorScore certification, developed by SCS Global Services in partnership with the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), ensures that flooring adhesives meet strict VOC emissions limits, contributing to healthier indoor environments and qualifying for green building programs like LEED, WELL, and BREEAM.
Footprints Floors' new headquarters features a 3,000-square-foot training warehouse that can accommodate up to 20 franchisees simultaneously. This consolidates the entire training process under one roof while supporting the company's goal of reaching 200 franchise locations over the next decade.
Mark Weglowski retires from Uzin Utz North America after nearly 13 years as Pallmann Brand Manager and 25 years in the hardwood flooring industry. Josh Neuberger, a 12-year company veteran who previously served as VP of corporate strategy and development, takes over as vice president of the Pallmann brand.
Rubi has expanded its Drygres Premium range of diamond drill bits designed for drilling all types of ceramic tiles, especially porcelain stoneware and other covering materials such as marble and granite.
Commercial flooring contractors from across the nation gathered in Texas for FCICA's Spring Mid-Year Meeting, exploring cutting-edge topics including artificial intelligence while networking with industry peers during the "Grab Flooring Success by the Horns" themed event.