Tile Files - Aug/Sep 2012
A primer on Italian tile includes a history of tile development, the importance of the Sassuolo region, and key details on the Cersaie tile show in Bologna, Italy.
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A primer on Italian tile includes a history of tile development, the importance of the Sassuolo region, and key details on the Cersaie tile show in Bologna, Italy.
Contributing editor Michael Martin discusses the need in the hardwood flooring industry to synchronize production capacity with rising demand, following several years of capacity reductions.
Editor Darius Helm analyzes this year's survey responses from across the country, covering topics ranging from favorite hard surface and soft surface flooring manufacturers to the state of the market, top problems and keys to improving business.
Floor Focus presents a review of this year's NeoCon show, held annually at Chicago's Merchandise Mart, including new carpet, fiber and hard surface introductions, Best of NeoCon winners, and the major trends at the show.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Floor Focus team takes a comprehensive look at the last two decades in flooring, including top industry leaders, key innovations, shift in product share, housing trends, acquisitions, and much more.
Editor Brian Hamilton examines the state of the area rug market, covering market trends and highlights from top players—with a special focus on the role of the Internet in marketing and showcasing rugs.
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses the qualities of leadership, citing Ray Anderson as an example, and also looks at the challenges involved in putting together a 20-year review of the flooring industry.
Environetics' Stephanie Boldon writes about how the themes of earth, sky and water were woven into the interior design of CMM, a forensic accounting firm based in Los Angeles.
Contributing editor Frank Hurd makes the case for boosting carpet business by focusing on hiring quality installers and emphasizing certification standards.
Contributing editor Scott Humphrey discusses the issue of time, in terms of how to use the time we have already experienced, how to make the most of our time today, and how best to use our time going forward.