Best Practices - November 2009
David Haloossim of Contempo Floor Coverings in Los Angeles hsares how he has driven growth by aligning with independent interior designers.
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Ceramic Tile Report: Ceramic suppliers are exploring a variety of growth opportunities - April 2024
Editor Jennifer Bardoner offers an indepth report on the state of the ceramic tile market, including import shifts, increased tile applications and sustainability, with highlights from Dal-Tile, Crossville, Anatolia, Emser, Landmark and many others.
Innovation: The Big Three: The bulk of floorcovering innovations flow through three IP firms: I4F, Unilin and Välinge – April 2024
Editor Darius Helm offers an overview of the three IP firms and reports on recent innovations, including new click systems, direct digital printing, lightweighting technologies, PVC-free resilient flooring developments and wood flooring innovations.
Made in America: Manufacturers discuss the benefits and challenges of U.S. LVT production – April 2024
Editor Jessica Chevalier takes a look at the issues involved in producing LVT domestically, from consumer sentiment to factory strategies, and she offers updates from AHF Products, Engineered Floors, Mannington, Nox, Novalis, Shaw and CFL.
Single-Family Builder Update: With the market still soft, homebuilders are employing a range of strategies to keep business moving – April 2024
Editor Darius Helm reports on the state of the single-family housing market, including comprehensive 2023 results, a flooring overview, builder strategies and what to expect from the market this year and beyond.
2023 Spark Awards: Winning designs showcase Fuse members’ creative solutions amid challenging conditions – April 2024
Floor Focus showcases designs from Spark Award contract dealer winners, with categories including Best in Show, Most Creative Flooring Design, Most Maximized Budget, Best Flooring Solution, Most Aggressive Timeline and Toughest Site Conditions.
Strategic Exchange: The housing market is starting to provide a lift in flooring sales – April 2024
Publisher Kemp Harr discusses improvements in home sale numbers, and he also reports on three buying group meetings in March: Fuse Commercial Flooring Alliance, National Floorcovering Alliance and Alliance Flooring.
Focus on Leadership: Hector Narvaez is now leading Iris Group’s growth – April 2024
Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Iris Ceramica’s Hector Narvaez, discussing his tenures with Marazzi and Dal-Tile, his mentors, what it takes to be a great communicator, team building strategies, and the challenges facing the tile industry in the U.S.
Designer Forum: A variety of performance floorcoverings offers both form and function in a renowned health club’s redesign – April 2024
Fabiano Designs’ Kaleena Vasilik reports on the redesign of Houston’s Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa, including how flooring from Ecore, Gerflor, Artistic Tile, DuroDesign, Mohawk Group and Junckers helped achieve the design vision.
Best Practices: Floorz – April 2024
Editor Jessica Chevalier profiles Colorado-based Floorz, a contract dealer in the business since the turn of the millennium, covering developments over the last 24 years, project management strategies, investing in people and collaboration.