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Strategic Exchange April 2014—Publisher Kemp Harr discusses Dixie's acquisition of Atlas, Joe Yarbrough in his new role as president of the CRI, its relationship to WFCA's new leadership, and an update of the S600 carpet installation standard.
April 2014—Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Enzo Mularoni about Del Conca, an Italian tile firm purchased by Mularoni and his father in 1979, with a focus on the firm's new role as a U.S. manufacturer with the completion of its facility in Tennessee.
Contributing editor Sonya Jennings profiles Interiors & Textiles, which focuses on the customer in its high end Silicon Valley retail operation, which has been in business since 1955.
Contributing editor Sam Allman discusses the role of company culture in the success of flooring retailers, including the company's collection of beliefs, values, work styles and relationships, as well as how to build and maintain a strong culture.
April 2014—Noah Chitty, director of technical services for crossville, discusses the technologies in its Hydrotect finish, which uses titanium dioxide along with silver and copper to clean surface and remove particles and contaminates from the air.
April 2014 Industry Barometer—Industry leaders weigh in on the importance for today's consumers to recognize flooring brands, with each industry leader offering a unique perspective.
Floor Focus' editorial team reports on this year's Surfaces show, held in Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Convention Center as part of the International Surface Event, with trends reports and indepth product reviews and photos from all the leading manufacturers.
Editor Brian Hamilton reports on the state of the senior living market, including two case studies of very different senior care operations. The article also takes a look at the development of the sector, and the significance of carpet and vinyl flooring.
Mar 2014—Editor Jessica Chevalier analyzes the hardwood industry, with a focus on limited sawmill capacity, styling and trends, and industry news, including highlights of the major hardwood producers.
Editor Darius Helm reports on all the key developments in the carpet fiber business, including fiber statistics, trend reports, updates on environmental progress, and highlights from all the independent fiber manufacturers.