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Editor Jessica Chevalier takes a close look at innovations in floorcovering machinery technologies, including new developments by Tuftco and Card Monroe in carpet manufacturing, as well as advancements on the hard surface and resilient side.
Editor Jessica Chevalier takes a look at the laminate flooring business from the perspective of independent retailers, with a focus on the success retailers have had in combating commoditization by emphasizing high-end laminates.
Publisher Kemp Harr weighs in on partisan bickering in Washington, reports on second quarter floorcovering results, offers observations about retailers, takes a closer look at glass-backed sheet goods, and discusses area rug channels.
Anne Elizabeth Hamilton, a senior designer at Orcutt/Winslow, describes how her team used flooring, including Armstrong VCT, to reflect the culture in its design of Arizona's MC Cash Elementary School.
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Ralph Grogan, president and CEO of Bentley Mills, about his priorities at the California Mill, which one year earlier was bought from Interface by Dominus Capital, including brand positioning strategies.
Contributing editor Sonya Jennings profiles Corporate Floors, Inc., a Texas based commercial flooring dealer that has weathered the economic downturn through shrewd acquisitions and new services, including maintenance programs.
Ryan Fasan, a technical consultant for Tile of Spain, discusses key trends in the ceramic tile industry, including textures, vintage looks, advances in color, indoor/outdoor collections, and technological breakthroughs.
Contributing Editor Scott Humphrey, president and CEO of the World Floor Covering Association, uses the dash between the dates of people's births and deaths as a new way of looking at how to live one's life with purpose.
Robyn Taylor, director of design with Westgroup Designs, uses text and images to describe her favorite flooring materials, including products from Shaw Contract, Armstrong, Centiva and J=J Flooring Group.
Editor Darius Helm reports on the results of this year's survey of retailers from all around the country, and offers analysis of leading business issues. The article also lists retailers' favorite manufacturers across all residential flooring categories.