Climit Now Integrates with JobRunner
Boston, MA, May 20, 2025—Climit, a technology to monitor jobsite conditions, has announced a new integration with JobRunner from Pacific Solutions, a Cyncly company.
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Domotex Asia/Chinafloor Launches May 26 in Shanghai
Shanghai, China, May 20, 2025—The 27th edition of Domotex Asia/Chinafloor, the largest international carpet and flooring tradeshow in Asia-Pacific, will open its doors from May 26 to 28 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC – Hongqiao) in Shanghai.
CalRecycle Names Zoe Heller Director
Sacramento, CA, May 20, 2025—With broad support from local government, environmental and industry groups, on May 12, the California State Senate voted unanimously to confirm Zoe Heller as director of CalRecycle. With expertise in zero-waste and circular economy strategies, Heller brings a proven track record of building consensus to advance common-sense, science-based environmental reforms.
Larry Griffith of The Colorado Floor Company Has Died
Arvada, CO, March 20, 2025—Larry (Griff) Griffith, founder of The Colorado Floor Company, has died.
Dave Garden Named WFCA Master Instructor
Dalton, GA, May 20, 2025—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has announced that Dave Garden, who most recently served as executive director of education for Certified Flooring Installers (CFI), has transitioned into a newly created role as WFCA master instructor.
Vinyl Flooring Imports Rose 21.9% YOY in March
Charlotte, NC, May 19, 2025-Vinyl flooring “Imports were up 21.9% year over year in units in March, following a solid result in January and modest growth in February,” reports Truist.
HMTX Names Sen CEO, Stone Stepping Into Exec. Chairman Role
Norwalk, CT, May 19, 2025-HMTX, a global flooring manufacturer, announced that Debarati Sen, currently serving as its group president, has been appointed chief executive officer, effective May 16.
SnapLock Earns New Patent for Assembling Multi-Layer Floor Panels
Salt Lake City, UT, May 17, 2025-SnapLock Industries, a manufacturer and distributor of modular flooring, announces the approval of its latest U.S. patent, adding to its portfolio of proprietary technologies.
Flooring Contractor Among WSJ's "Stealthy Wealthy"
New York, NY, May 19, 2025-"Derek Olson grew up dreaming about the thrill of running his own business. Decades later, that dream came true and made him wealthy-just not exactly in the way he expected. Olson has made a fortune making machines that rip up flooring, like carpeting in elementary schools,” reports the Wall Street Journal in its article titled, “Meet the ‘Stealthy Wealthy’ Who Make Their Money the Boring Way.”
Norman Freebeck Named President of Roppe Holding Company
Fostoria, OH, May 19, 2025-Roppe Holding Company (RHC) has announced the promotion of Norman J. Freebeck to the role of president.