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Dec 2, 2024 | 
floorcoveringweekly.com | Katie Batkin
Republic Floor’s new collection provides protectionRepublic Floor has taken waterproof laminate to a new level with its recent offering, the WoodMax Sharc collection. Offering extended water resistance, a Full Submersion warranty and safety and sustainability attributes, the company is poised to enhance the waterproof hard surface arena. According to Republic Floor’s CEO, Rotem Eylor, customers have already provided positive feedback.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
floorcoveringweekly.com | Katie Batkin
[Denver, Colo.] Mohawk’s Edge Summit 2025, which is being held here at the Gaylord Rockies from Dec. 16 to 19, will offer exclusive opportunities for Mohawk’s most loyal retail partners, giving them the “Edge” they’ll need for the upcoming selling season. “Edge Summit is a time where our most loyal, most aligned retail partners are all together under one roof.
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Nov 17, 2024 | 
floorcoveringweekly.com | Katie Batkin
East Paragon Flooring, LLC. launches waterproof hard surface brand[Dalton] Don Finkell, Carr Newton and Jesse Xia have brought to market the brand Balena Flooring, encompassing premium waterproof hard surface products. With its products having already been tested in its sister company, Paragon, the trio believes there is opportunity ahead.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
floorcoveringweekly.com | Katie Batkin
While much of the vinyl flooring buzz comes from luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and rigid core products, sheet vinyl continues to offer the same attributes — it is durable, waterproof and sustainable. And, it provides stylish designs fit for many budgets and environments including varying commercial settings, property management and residential.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
floorcoveringweekly.com | Katie Batkin
[Montebello, Calif.] In an advancement for the flooring industry, Republic Floor has unveiled its Light SPC Rigid Core technology, a flooring solution designed to combine lightweight convenience with durability. The product is set to address challenges faced by Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) and Stone Plastic Composite (SPC) flooring options.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
floorcoveringweekly.com | Katie Batkin
[Montebello, Calif.] In an advancement for the flooring industry, Republic Floor has unveiled its Light SPC Rigid Core technology, a flooring solution designed to combine lightweight convenience with durability. The product is set to address challenges faced by Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) and Stone Plastic Composite (SPC) flooring options.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
floorcoveringweekly.com | Katie Batkin
Mannington shares strategy for success in the coming year[Salem, N.J.] Last month, FCW met with Mannington Mills at its headquarters here to discuss the current state of the market along with the company’s business strategy and new products for 2025. Although interest rates are still high, they are starting to decrease. New home construction is better than existing home sales, which are moderating, but it’s still not ideal, according to Jimmy Tuley, president of residential business at Mannington.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
floorcoveringweekly.com | Katie Batkin
Although it has been a tough year for the flooring industry, retailers have found ways to generate excitement on the show floor. With unique sales and advertising methods, retailers have given consumers more of a motive to shop while keeping them optimistic about the future ahead. Key Sales StrategiesRick Murray, IT manager, Rusmur Floors Carpet One noted that the company has designed billboards across the city of Pittsburg, Pa. to advertise upcoming sales for its customers.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
floorcoveringweekly.com | Katie Batkin
[Calhoun, Ga.] With the prelaunch of Mohawk’s SolidTech R this October and its official launch at its Edge Summit this coming December, the company is changing the game for sustainable vinyl flooring. Each square foot of SolidTech R contains up to the equivalent of 10 reclaimed bottles and in collaboration with Plastic Bank — SolidTech R helps stop ocean plastic.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
floorcoveringweekly.com | Katie Batkin
LVT’s footprint expands around the globeThe luxury vinyl tile (LVT) segment has seen extreme growth since its introduction to market. Although commonly produced in Asia, the product is becoming more global as technology transforms the category. Digital printing, eco-friendly features and modernized design capabilities are among the enhanced attributes.
