The International Surface Event (TISE) named the winners of the first 2025 regional installation competition, held on August 10 at T&A Supply Co. in Seattle, Washington.

The new 750,000-square-foot facility will begin shipping products in the fourth quarter of this year and aims to establish itself as a hub for innovation.

Mike Humby will oversee Meridian's global commercial operations and growth strategy. 

LL Flooring said it plans to continue operations and close 94 stores. 

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) has been selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to receive $2.2 million in grant funding to reduce embodied carbon emissions in construction materials and products.

NAFCD plans to give its portion of the proceeds to the nonprofit Floor Covering Industry Foundation and NBMDA's charitable contributions will go towards the National Woods Board.

Competition contestants across the country will install Mohawk carpet and resilient flooring with coordinating Performance Accessories products. 

The Dixie Group said it continues to focus on new product launches and cost-saving initiatives to navigate the challenging housing and home remodeling market. 

AFT provides commercial and residential flooring installers professionally certified courses for carpet, LVP, laminate, resilient and woven natural fiber installation.

The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reveals a mixed picture for U.S. trade, with year-to-date trends showing a widening deficit compared to 2023.