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Editor Beth Miller discusses highlights from the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors’s annual convention, such as the newest board members and resources for members. Tariffs and the shift toward rigid-core LVT were hot topics.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Franco Rossi, president of Aquafil USA, about how he ended up leading U.S. operations, continued company growth despite carpet demand losing share to hard surface, and his choice to buy a recycling facility in Arizona.
Publisher Kemp Harr covers Dodge Construction and ITR Economics’ prediction for a deceleration in the construction business for 2019. Additionally, Armstrong has exited the wood flooring business and Mohawk has seen a decline in stock prices.
Leigh Barker highlights how her firm, ANF Architects, designed Crosstown High School with open spaces and colorful backdrops to make the facility unlike any other school, with flooring including concrete and J+J Flooring’s Kinetex.
Editor Jessica Chevalier spotlights the father-son duo, John Sr. and John Jr. Wisenbaker, who run Wisenbaker’s Builder Services. After transitioning to a customer-focused business model, Wisenbaker has prioritized gathering data for builders.
Contributing editor Michael Martin covers the task force the NWFA put together as part of its strategic plan to implement a hard definition of hardwood to help consumers identify the difference between real-wood and wood-look products.
Contributing editor Sandy Smith discusses the “war for talent” that business leaders must to fight to keep their employees. Companies can implement mission-driven practices, create strong cultures and empower individuals to retain employees.
Contributing editor Lew Migliore highlights the driving sales factors contributing to LVT’s accelerated growth, including the variety of color options, styles, low prices and the misconception that LVT is waterproof as opposed to just hydrophobic.
Executive editor Darius Helm and editor Beth Miller cover how narrowed margins and tariff repercussions are impacting the cost of installed flooring provided by the top 100 residential remodel, single-family builder and multifamily retailers.
Editor Beth Miller reviews recent shifts in the marketing landscape as well as how leading flooring consumer brands are building mindshare with the new demographic of homeowners by integrating acquired brands and optimizing technology use.