With Chinese import tariffs jumping to 45%, North American manufacturers are betting big on domestic production. Discover how digital printing technology, sustainable materials, and evolving retail strategies are reshaping the resilient flooring landscape.
Swedish wood products innovator Bjelin announces major restructuring with seven companies now unified under Bjelin Group, appointing Fredrik Alfredsson as CEO to drive expansion in commercial sectors worldwide. Plus: learn more about Bjelin's innovative new Nadura flooring.
While homeowners hit pause on 7% mortgages, the flooring industry hit fast-forward at TISE 2025. From AI innovations to major tech mergers, industry leaders revealed how they're using this market lull to revolutionize the business – all while doubling down on diversity with a repeat $50,000 investment in women's leadership.
Presentation proposals are due before May 16, 2025. The show is seeking experts with content to foster conversations and help professionals across the surface, stone and tile industries to excel in the evolving market.
From Alabama to Montana, flooring dealers reveal how the Floor Covering Education Foundation's training initiative is solving their installer shortage crisis.
From TISE 2025, Metroflor announced a partnership expansion with Herregan into Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, featuring innovative new WPC flooring lines Authentix and Silhouette.
At this year's International Surfaces Event, AHF Products announced the launch of 35+ new collections across brands, emphasizing U.S. manufacturing capabilities with 12 domestic plants. The company highlights the integration of Crossville tile, expansion of unfinished hardwood offerings, and leveraging historic brands like Armstrong Flooring while successfully managing multiple go-to-market channels.
While the flooring industry anticipates recovery in 2025, The Dixie Group is transforming how consumers can personalize their homes through an innovative capability that sets retailers apart: true custom color matching for carpet across price points.
Matt Bowles of Cre8tive Flooring in the United Kingdom and Allen Lewis of Eagle Interiors in Alabama claimed victory in luxury vinyl plank and carpet installation categories, respectively, at TISE's prestigious competition. Judges praised the exceptional skill level of all competitors, with winners taking home $3,000 and the championship belt.
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