More money could unlock the door to new carpet trends and technologies.

As new construction slows, the replacement market becomes a bright spot in the industry marketplace

Events in the floor covering industry have really heated up. Topping the list of recent developments are the change of date and venue for next year’s Coverings show, a fire at Anderson Hardwood’s Clinton, SC manufacturing plant, Flooring America filing for reorganization under Chapter 11, and the 3M Scotchgard reformulation effort.

Make no mistake about it, the consolidation that occurred in the carpet segment has moved into the laminate floor arena.