There is no question Surfaces is the industry’s largest all-encompassing trade show in North America. And in 2014, it promises to be even bigger and better with the addition of a new trade show, TileExpo running in conjunction with it, along with a host of new events and activities taking place during the four-day event, which begins Jan. 27 when the educational part of the market gets under way
In the last several years, there has been a great deal of focus on the environmental impacts of building materials, and resilient flooring has become more widely recognized as a sustainable selection.
The flooring industry has been a bit slow to jump on the technology bandwagon. For many, introducing and integrating new technology is, simply put, scary.
During Surfaces 2013, Mannington Mills’ President of Residential Business Kim Holm, Senior Vice President Residential Marketing Ed Duncan and Commercial LVT Vice President David Sheehan provided some insight on how business is trending now and in the future.
While at Surfaces 2013, Custom Building Products Marketing Services Manager Tony Pasquarelli explained how the company maintained such solid footing in recent turbulent times, and whether or not he sees brighter days ahead.
Andreas Mueller, president/CEO of the North American division of rubber flooring manufacturer nora, has taken on a greater role in the company as managing director of nora systems GmbH.
While at Surfaces 2013, BerryAlloc Regional Sales Manager Patty Banwart and Marketing Manager Cindy Thornton took some time to run through the latest product offerings, explain the company’s strategy and talk about prospects now and in the future.
While at Surfaces 2013, Jeff King, counsel for the WFCA, discussed the increasingly complex issue of independent contractors in the flooring industry with TalkFloor’s Dave Foster: who’s an independent, who isn’t, how to protect yourself and a new White Paper intended to help clear things up.
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