Ronald J. Couri, president and CEO at Couristan, died March 1. Visitation will be held on Wed. March 15, with a funeral service on March 16.

Commercial and institutional planning show improvements over the month, according to Sarah Martin, associate director of forecasting for Dodge Construction Network.

March is Women’s History Month, and organizations all over the world will celebrate the contributions that women have made to art, literature, politics, and industry. If you’re a regular Floor Trends reader, you know that the talented women of the industry are making history every day.

Impact’s continues to grow its presence as a multifamily flooring solutions provider with 11 locations in the Sun Belt. 

Meanwhile, multifamily growth was robust throughout much of the nation at the end of 2022, with the notable exception in high-density markets.

Daltile has launched a new quick-ship program that includes 22 of Daltile’s most popular commercial large-format porcelain tile products quickly ship out, arriving within 1-2 weeks.  

Best in Show was awarded to GP Flooring in Buffalo, New York, for the M&T Buffalo Tech Hub project. Designed by Antunovich Associates, the project featured flooring by Milliken, Tarkett and Daltile. 

Fuse Alliance, a member-owned organization of professional, commercial flooring contractors in North America, announced member and supplier awards at its 2023 annual conference held in Memphis, Tennessee. 

Universal Fibers, a producer of solution-dyed synthetic filament-based fibers based in Bristol, Virginia, has announced "You First", a campaign that emphasizes its commitment to creating fiber for customers who use the fiber to make carpet.

The third-generation owners of Stark Carpet will speak about their experiences forging the future at a legacy brand while holding onto its 85-year heritage.