CCA, Armstrong commit to direct service relationship - Agreement announced at Carpet One, Flooring America conventions
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD.-In what someday may be looked back upon as an industry game changer, CCA Global Partners and Armstrong on Jan. 6 jointly announced a relationship whereby the manufacturer will directly service CCA Global retailers, essentially bypassing traditional distribution. Armstrong was quick to emphasize that this agreement by no means should be construed as a paradigm shift as to how it goes to market. Rather, it is indicative of a changing industry and the fact that not all customers are equal in size and according to Paul Murfin vice president of sales and distribution, adding that going to market with a one-size-fits-all approach is flawed. Charlie Dilks, chief product officer for CCA, said this arrangement does not depart from relationships with CCA's other main vendors like Shaw, Mohawk and Beaulieu, noting CCA and Armstrong have always had a direct relationship; it just didn't behave as such through the supply chain. 
Shaw Illustrates Stain Resistance of its Anso Fiber, record pie fight proves cleanability
GRAPEVINE, TEX.-They say records are made to be broken. And that is exactly what Shaw Industries did at its regional market here to prove the stain resistance and performance attributes of its Anso nylon fiber.
Atlanta International Area Rug Market, Mood upbeat as participants sense turnaround
ATLANTA-Sensing the worst is behind them, many exhibitors and buyers recently enjoyed a productive winter edition of the Atlanta International Area Rug Market here featuring the National Oriental Rug Show (NORS). Run concurrently for the second consecutive year with the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings market, attendees had the opportunity to shop the most innovative styles, bold colors and state-of-the-art designs/textures the industry has to offer, with value being top of mind. Buyer(s) be-happy "We"ve found many beautiful styles that are more contemporary and have a nice mixture and vibrancy in the colors that can be custom-made," said Dorothy Del Rose, interior specialist for Concepts Furniture in Daytona Beach, Fla. 'there seems to be much bolder colors at the show than in the past. As a matter of fact, we just ordered one rug that is a turquoise blue with silver. There are some beautiful colors available here."
Surfaces goes 'Above' and beyond, Teams with World Market Center
"Consumers are looking for a one-stop-shop when it comes to remodeling or redecorating their home," said Kelly Cooper, marketing manager at Surfaces. 'they want to see the flooring, cabinets, window coverings and wall color all together. Retailers are now carrying other products to be that one-stop-shop for their customer."
IICRC seeks carpet inspector volunteers
"As with each new standard or reference guide IICRC drafts, we"re looking for professionals who are dedicated to moving this forward," said Bill Doan, committee chair for R800.
Domotex asia nearly sold out
Far East's largest flooring show continues to grow SHANGHAI-Domotex asia/ChinaFloor (DACF) has already established itself as one of the largest and most important flooring trade markets in the world, and early indications point to this trend continuing for this year's edition. Though still three months away, the 12th annual DACF is showing no signs of slowing with 90% of the 500,000 square feet of available exhibit space already sold. Organizers expect the rest to be taken before the show opens March 23. All told, 1,000 companies from 38 countries are anticipated to exhibit in eight halls at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. In addition, interest among attendees is also strong giving show management confidence the market will exceed the 37,000 visitors who attended the 2009 event. Thurain Aye, DACF's general manager, said the international interes.....
Tandus introduces Ethos for modular carpet
PHOENIX-Tandus has unveiled Ethos for modular carpet, featuring a $9 million technology that turns industrial waste from the manufacture of car windshields and safety glass into  modular carpet backing. The mill collaborated with Kaiser Permanente to engineer and test the thermoplastic polymer derived from the film layer of shatterproof glass. According to Tandus, it is the first to reclaim the high-performance material that previously had no commercial end-of-life application. "Ethos is a non-chlorinated thermoplastic that can be closed-loop recycled repeatedly through the Tandus Floor recycling program allowing it to be diverted from landfills indefinitely," said Glen Hussman, Tandus" president and CEO. Tandus Technologies, the company's research and development center, developed the sustainable floor composition over the past several years. Tandus also engineered a new manufacturing range to produce the sustainable Ethos tile backing. Kaiser, one of the nation's largest not-for-profit healthcare providers
Interface, Southwest, Hilton make travel greener
LAGRANGE, GA.-Travelers will soon notice that InterfaceFLOR leaves a strong footprint, though not an ecological one. Broadening its involvement in the green movement, the company's carpet tiles have been chosen for several new projects in transportation and hospitality because of their environmental friendliness. Jetsetters will find Interface's carpet tiles aboard Southwest Airline's green plane, a Boeing 737-700 that will serve as a test for environmentally responsible materials and practices. With all efforts combined-including ecofriendly seat material and an on-board recycling program- Southwest will reduce up to five pounds of waste per seat. With roughly 160 passengers aboard an aircraft of that size, these efforts reduce the craft's weight by approximately 800 pounds, drastically reducing fuel use and emissions. In addition to Interface carpet's 100% recycled content, the installation of tile is more efficient, said Gary Kelly, Southwest's chairman, president and CEO. Because it is installed in sections, tiles eliminate the need for total replacement in places such as aisles, where the airli.....
Crossville launches tile take-back program
Creates Echo recycled glass line CROSSVILLE, TENN.-Crossville has launched what it calls a revolutionary tile take-back program, which, the manufacturer says, has solved one of the major environmental problems facing the tile industry today- recycling used tile. Until now, pre- and postconsumer tile have been considered non-recyclable, noted James Durbin, Crossville's vice president of manufacturing. "While many tile manufacturers- including Crossville- have successfully reused scrap powders and unfired tile, hundreds of millions of pounds of damaged or otherwise unsellable fired tile (tile in its finished state), have gone to landfills each year. Additionally, there has been no environmentally friendly manner to dispose of previously installed tile that has been removed for remodeling and renovation." Working with CEMCO, a company specializing in the crushing of aggregate and recycled materials, Crossville has developed a proprietary system of processing ceramic and porcelain tile back into powder to manufacture new tile. The
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