The Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) has announced that Benjamin Ablao from Inter Décor Furnishing, in Dubai, is the first international candidate to receive the Certified Installation Manager (CIM) designation.

Antrim Carpets is preparing to unleash a collection of new products at Surfaces.

The International Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Council of Associations (IICRCA) has announced the election of new officers by its board.

Flooring retailers will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Internet marketing from Google executive Ben Tyson at a special Surfaces appearance called "Lunch with Google," sponsored by Mohawk Flooring and FloorForce Website Solutions.

Engineered Floors and J&J Industries have announced plans to merge.

Dal-Tile hosted its third annual Statements Business Conference for the Dal-Tile Statements Dealer Program.

The Chicago Floorcovering Association (CFA) offices are moving Jan. 1.

Lane Sales floor covering sales and marketing agency has been named the exclusive authorized agency for Home Legend’s Northeast territory from Central New Jersey to Maine.

John McGrath, director of INSTALL, has announced in the most recent issue of the organization's eNewsletter that a prototype for a new INSTALL Surface Prep Certification has been developed.

Applications for the Bruce Newbrough Memorial Scholarship for the Flooring Contractors Association's (FCICA) Certified Installation Manager (CIM) program are being accepted until Saturday, Dec. 19.