FLOOR Trends & Installation Editors

I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced that its digital printing technology partner, Hymmen, has received two new patent grants from the European Patent Office as well as the Chinese Intellectual Property Office.

ProKnee's Treadman multi-angle stair tread cutting system is a tool that cuts installation time in half while side-stepping pattern scribing or using tricky technical techniques. 

The new JX-20 is for flooring contractors, woodworkers, furniture manufacturers, QC inspectors and small mills. The JX-30 brings lumber/woodworking, flooring professionals and inspectors two more professional-grade, accurate and versatile tools to address moisture issues.

The Educational Foundation of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) announced its 2024 Board of Trustees, selected to oversee and administer more than $30,000 in annual design-related scholarships and grants.

Bart Bettiga, Executive Director of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is set to moderate a thought-provoking session at Qualicer - the 18th World Congress on Ceramic Tile Quality, which takes place March 5-6, 2024 in Castellón, Spain

Andrew Gladstone joined M-D Canada in June of 2022 with the responsibility of VP of Sales, Retail Channel and is now poised to take over as the Sales Leader for the entire Canadian business, both Retail and Professional Sales channels. 

Artaic, a mosaic manufacturer that utilizes robotic technology and innovative design tools to customize, design, and fabricate award-winning mosaic installations, announces the launch of Designs on Demand, a selection of popular mosaic designs available by the square foot for quick delivery at a competitive price.

Alliance Flooring, a retail buying group comprised of over 300 flooring dealers nationwide, has announced their commitment to supporting the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) at their upcoming annual convention.

The DLVT process uses digital emboss technology to create high-definition designs directly on a high-density rigid core. 

Meridian Adhesives Group, parent of Taylor Adhesives, announced the opening of a state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution hub in Las Vegas, Nevada.