Surfaces Sourcebook - January 2009
A preview of Surfaces 2009 including speakers, events and new product introductions.
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A preview of Surfaces 2009 including speakers, events and new product introductions.
A look at what will be introduced by Shaw, Mohawk and the other flooring suppliers who choose not to exhibit at Surfaces.
The latest innovations in the carpet backing business including continued advancements in sustainability achievements.
Darius Helm reviews the Green highlights from the flooring companies that exhibited at the Greenbuild 2008 show in Boston.
Brian Hamilton discussess how the retail sector of the commercial flooring market is fairing in the economy and what flooring categories are doing well there.
Resilient flooring is making a comeback and flooring economist Santo Torcivia takes a look at why this is happening and to what extent.
Publisher Kemp Harr provides his views on why iFloor was forced into bankruptcy, on whether waste-to-energy is a resonable solution for post-consumer carpet and where are we on the road to economic recovery.
McCool's Flooring in Indiana uses the strategy of thinking like the customer to remain successful since 1967.
Columnist Scott Humphrey discusses ways to motivate and inspire top performance during slow times with five powerful words.
A national poll of the nations leading facility managers reveals their role in the flooring selection process. Study highlights how that role has evolved in the last 2 years, what influences decisions & which manufacturers they prefer to do business with.