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Editor Jessica Chevalier talks to the biggest rug manufacturers in the U.S. market about markets, channels, fibers and design trends, and she also takes a look at what these manufacturers are doing to maintain their share of the market.
Editor and art director Anne Harr offers an image-heavy preview of new products coming to Surfaces 2012, covering all flooring and supply categories.
Editor Brian Hamilton reports on Redi Carpet's 30th anniversary. Over the last few years, Redi Carpet, a flooring retailer headquartered in Stafford, Texas, has completed a string of acquisitions, including Seagull Floors and Solar Contract.
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the truth about allergens in broadloom and looks at the implications behind carpet tile passing broadloom in this year's contract dealer survey, and he also reports on the Carpet and Rug Institute's annual meeting.
TRO Jung/Brannen's Alison Faecher writes about the considerations behind specifying flooring in hospital lobby renovations at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, Massachusetts, including its role in wayfinding and the importance of maintenance.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Pam Light, Senior Vice President at HOK.
Michael Martin, CEO of the National Wood Flooring Association, looks at all the current legislation impacting the hardwood industry, including the Lacey Act Amendment and the Chinese engineered hardwood rulings.
Contributing editor Scott Humphrey writes about the gift of true leadership and how great leaders can impact the lives of those around them.
Editor Darius Helm and publisher Kemp Harr report on the state of the independent flooring retailer and contractor business. The article profiles leading retailers and contractors, as well as the independent buying groups, and includes the Top 100 list.
Judges Jim Dion and Brian Dyches choose the three top displays from entries across North America. Home Building Center, Vernon, British Columbia is the winner; second is Magnum Opus, Concord, Ontario; and third is Berkeley, California's Floor Dimensions.