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DesignPoint's Pamela Sullivan describes the process of creating a headquarters for Avantor Performance Materials, including how flooring products like Bentley Prince Street broadloom and tile from Casa Dolce Casa played a role.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Bentley Prince Street's Anthony Minite about the firm's new ownership, its market focus going forward, branding, hard surface strategies, and approaches to sustainability, now that the firm is no longer part of Interface.
Contributing editor Scott Humphrey weighs in on the topic of true leadership. Humphrey poses several questions to help pinpoint what makes truly great leaders with enduring influence.
Editor Brian Hamilton profiles Touch of Color Flooring, a Pennsylvania based retailer that has found ways to expand during the downturn.
Elizabeth Levine, a senior associate at TVS Design, discusses some of her favorite new products, including Milliken's Color Wash tile, Bentley Prince Street's flatweaves, J+J's Emerge tile, Loophouse Rugs, polished concrete, and reclaimed hardwood.
Editor Darius Helm takes a look at naturally occurring materials and examines their role in the greening of the flooring industry. Materials include cork, bamboo, linoleum, wool, stone, porcelain tile and terrazzo.
Editors Darius Helm and Ruth Simon McRae write about the state of sustainability on the soft surface side of the flooring industry, including carpet manufacturer highlights, an update on CARE, and a report on the state of green face fiber.
Editor Darius Helm reports on progress toward sustainability among resilient flooring producers, including highlights from all the major vinyl and rubber flooring manufacturers.
Leaders in the architecture and design community answer questions on sustainability, including trends, the momentum of environmental sustainability in the commercial marketplace, different approaches to greening, and overall green progress.
Editor Brian Hamilton takes a close look at the U.S. laminate industry, including price point movements, developments at NALFA, shifts in market channels and manufacturer highlights from the leading U.S. producers.