Pro Blog, pro flooring blog articles by FindAnyFloor.comhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/rss/pro.xmlen-Us60Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:14:50 ESTCopyright 2010 FAF Staff Writer, FindAnyFloor.com All Right Reservedhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/NewFloorProducts/DriTac7500Eco-UrethaneisGreenLabelPlusCertified.xhtmlFor immediate release: DriTac Flooring Products announces that DriTac 7500 Eco–Urethane, Premium ‘Green’ Wood Flooring Adhesive, is certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) and the Green Label Plus Program for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)!Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:13:55 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/NewFloorProducts/DriTac7500Eco-UrethaneisGreenLabelPlusCertified.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comNew Floor Productshttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/MohawkContinuesToEmphasizeTraining.xhtmlMohawk Industries sees Top 125 Honor as a challenge to stay on the list. Mohawk University will introduce significant programs throughout the year. Below is a press release on Mohawk and their Top 125 achievement.Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:54:11 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/MohawkContinuesToEmphasizeTraining.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comBusinesshttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/ArmstrongWorldIndustriesCEOStepsDown.xhtmlLANCASTER, Pa., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ –– Armstrong World Industries, Inc. ("Armstrong") (NYSE: AWI) announced today that Michael D. Lockhart will be stepping down as the Company's chief executive and president, and as chairman of the board and a director, effective February 28, 2010. The Board has elected James J. O'Connor, currently the Company's lead independent director, as chairman. Mr. O'Connor will head a search committee to identify and evaluate candidates for the CEO position. ThFri, 12 Feb 2010 14:11:02 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/ArmstrongWorldIndustriesCEOStepsDown.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comBusinesshttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/DriTacAnnouncesVPofSalesPromotion.xhtml In a recent press release, DriTac announced the promotion of Chuck Hall, former National Sales Manager, to Vice President of Sales. For more information, see the press release below.Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:51:36 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/DriTacAnnouncesVPofSalesPromotion.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comBusinesshttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/SMARTCarpetFlooringHelpsChildrenWithCancer.xhtmlSMART Carpet & Flooring is being recognized by Ocean of Love, a cancer organization that helps children and their families. For more information about SMART Carpet, Ocean of Love and how to donate, read the below press release.Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:02:28 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/SMARTCarpetFlooringHelpsChildrenWithCancer.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comBusinesshttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/NewFloorProducts/NewTileComplementsBambooAndHardwood.xhtmlAnchorBay announced the availability of a new product designed to be used with bamboo and hardwood flooring. These eco–friendly bamboo tiles are available in several colors. For additional information, see the press release below.Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:05:50 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/NewFloorProducts/NewTileComplementsBambooAndHardwood.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comNew Floor Productshttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/ExpressFlooringDonatesToMakeAWish.xhtmlExpress Flooring was recently recognized after donating to the Arizona chapter of the Make–A–Wish FoundationThu, 21 Jan 2010 11:47:16 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/ExpressFlooringDonatesToMakeAWish.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comBusinesshttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/SEESIncAnnouncedPartnerProgram.xhtmlSolar Energy and Efficiency Solutions (SEES, Inc.) Launches a Partner ProgramTue, 19 Jan 2010 12:15:38 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/SEESIncAnnouncedPartnerProgram.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comBusinesshttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/WhittemoreToKeynoteBigBobsFlooringAnnualConvention.xhtmlChristine Whittemore of Simple Marketing Now LLC, will be delivering the keynote at Big Bob's annual convention. Joining her will be Damien Patton the CEO of FindAnyFloor.com. Damien has been traveling delivering many speeches across the country. At this flooring convention, Damien will speak on how flooring consumers search online and how to target these searches. Christine's speech will Focus on delighting women customers with consistent, integrated retail experience.Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:36:56 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/WhittemoreToKeynoteBigBobsFlooringAnnualConvention.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comBusinesshttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/LumberLiquidatorsAnnouncesNewFlooringAppfortheiPhone.xhtmlLumber Liquidators is now the second flooring company to produce an iPhone app. Lumber Liquidators announced its new iPhone flooring application on the heels of Mohawk Flooring announcing one of its own.Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:01:25 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/LumberLiquidatorsAnnouncesNewFlooringAppfortheiPhone.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comBusinesshttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/HardwoodFlooring/ReclaimedFlooringLeaderLaunchesNewWebsite.xhtmlPioneer Millworks, a leader in reclaimed antique wood flooring recently launched a new website. This new website has a multitude of features including photos of flooring products, easy to use flooring selector and a square footage estimator. To learn more about Pioneer Millworks and their new website, read the press release below.Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:10:52 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/HardwoodFlooring/ReclaimedFlooringLeaderLaunchesNewWebsite.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comHardwood Flooringhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Carpet/BuildYourDreamBasementwithAdvicefromtheBasementCarpetingGuide.xhtml(January 11, 2010) Are you ready to redo your basement? The Basement Carpeting website is loaded to the brim with free, well researched, in–depth, intensely detailed articles about basement renovations and you can use the site as your guide to finishing a basement. Go to the Basement Carpeting website to learn more about finish basement designs, basement floor paint, one step basement floor paint, installing vinyl flooring, self leveling floor underlayment, floor muffler underlayment, heated flooMon, 11 Jan 2010 20:06:22 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Carpet/BuildYourDreamBasementwithAdvicefromtheBasementCarpetingGuide.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comCarpethttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/ArmstrongWorldIndustriesAppointsPGExecasCFO.xhtmlLANCASTER, Pa., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire–FirstCall/ –– Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE: AWI) today announced that Thomas B. Mangas was named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective February 1, 2010.Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:36:13 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/ArmstrongWorldIndustriesAppointsPGExecasCFO.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comBusinesshttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/MohawkFlooringAnnouncesNewiPhoneAppMohawkME.xhtmlMohawk recently announced the launch of it’s new free iPhone app, Mohawk ME!, with intentions of trying to reach a new group of consumers. Mohawk ME! allows consumers with iPhones to find for their prefect Mohawk hairstyle that gets matched to a flooring choice based on the hairdo. Learn more about Mohawk ME! iPhone application below.Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:07:51 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/MohawkFlooringAnnouncesNewiPhoneAppMohawkME.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comBusinesshttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/RobertexAcquiresCarouselCarpetMills.xhtmlCalhoun, GA, January 6, 2010 –– Robertex carpet, a premium wool carpet and rug manufacturer has acquired assets and the brand of Carousel Carpet Mills, Inc. Carousel , America’s leading custom carpet manufacturer is located in Ukiah, California, founded by Max Petrich 40 years ago. Robertex is preparing to move the Ukiah based company into its current footprint in Calhoun.Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:12:09 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/RobertexAcquiresCarouselCarpetMills.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comBusinesshttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/LumberLiquidatorsAnnouncesFormationofNewHoldingCompany.xhtmlLumber Liquidators specialty hardwood flooring retailer recently announced the formation of a new holding company to reorganize the corporate structure. The company’s business operations will not change as a result of the reorganization. Lumber Liquidators has more than 185 retail store and carries a large variety of flooring including solid and engineered hardwood, bamboo, cork, and laminate.Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:16:59 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/LumberLiquidatorsAnnouncesFormationofNewHoldingCompany.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comBusinesshttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/ValingePhotocatABtoProduceActiveSurfaces.xhtmlViken, Sweden – December 31, 2009 –– A new IP company – Valinge Photocat AB – will be formed which will be owned by Valinge (50%) and Photocat A/S (50%). The new nano technology comprising Active Surfaces will be presented at Domotex.Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:31:48 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/ValingePhotocatABtoProduceActiveSurfaces.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comBusinesshttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/SimplyFlooredLaunchesNewWebsiteMarketingCampaign.xhtmlAtlanta based flooring company, Simply Floored recently announced the launch of their new discount flooring website and marketing campaign. Simply Floored carries a large variety of carpet, hardwood flooring, and tile at discounted pricing for the Atlanta area. To learn more about Simply Floored and their new marketing campaign read the press release below.Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:12:08 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/SimplyFlooredLaunchesNewWebsiteMarketingCampaign.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comBusinesshttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/FiberCompositesLLCChangesNametoFiberon.xhtmlPVC and composite decking, flooring, railing and fencing manufacturer changes corporate name to focus on its primary brandTue, 29 Dec 2009 13:21:52 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/FiberCompositesLLCChangesNametoFiberon.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comBusinesshttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/JJIndustriesCEORetiring.xhtml12.28.09 – Dalton, GA – After 30 years of service to J&J Industries, Jim Bethel(CEO) will retire effective December 31, 2009. Bethel announced his retirement plans late in 2008, and following his retirement, he will continue service on the company’s Board of Directors as Vice Chairman.Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:58:42 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/JJIndustriesCEORetiring.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comBusinesshttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/LaminateFlooring/GoGreenwithLaminateFlooringByQuickStep.xhtmlPhoenix, AZ –– (SBWIRE) –– 12/21/2009 –– With QuickStep's recycled laminate wood flooring, Express Flooring beautifies floors without depleting our forests. Laminate wood flooring may look exactly like wood, but unlike wood, it is resistant to heat and moisture.Fri, 25 Dec 2009 20:41:41 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/LaminateFlooring/GoGreenwithLaminateFlooringByQuickStep.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comLaminate Flooringhttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Carpet/DevelopingFacilityRequirementsforCommercialCarpet.xhtml70% of flooring in the United States is covered by carpet. To make the right selection, a carpet buyer should identify the facilities necessary for his/her particular application. These pointers could be of help:Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:25:54 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Carpet/DevelopingFacilityRequirementsforCommercialCarpet.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comCarpethttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/LumberLiquidatorsNamesGlennSharpeSeniorVP.xhtmlTOANO, Va., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lumber Liquidators, Inc., (NYSE: LL) the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in the U.S., today announced that Glenn Sharpe has joined the Company as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain, effective December 14. In his new position, Mr. Sharpe will oversee the Company's supply chain and logistics operations and initiatives and will report directly to Jeffrey W. Griffiths, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Sharpe replaces Rick Boucher,Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:29:14 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/LumberLiquidatorsNamesGlennSharpeSeniorVP.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comBusinesshttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Carpet/BlueRidgeCommercialCarpet.xhtmlBlue Ridge Commercial Carpet is the eponymous name of a company located in the Blue Ridge Mountains that has been manufacturing uniquely designed and engineered broadloom and modular commercial carpets since 1968. Blue Ridge Carpets are renowned for durability and style which brighten the ambience of many commercial establishments. The company’s specialty carpets are designed by highly motivated artists and craftsmen who possess the ultimate artistic skills. Many of the employees have been with tFri, 18 Dec 2009 14:42:46 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Carpet/BlueRidgeCommercialCarpet.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comCarpethttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/Pro-TechIndustriesReceives1YearContractwithUCDavis.xhtmlPro–Tech Fire Protection Systems Corp. and Conesco, Inc., wholly owned subsidiaries of Pro–Tech Industries, Inc. (OTCBB:PTCK), have announced receiving additional new contracts totaling an aggregate of approximately $1.1 million for their fire protection and flooring business units. Also, its Telecommunications division is announcing it has received an award to provide "Professional Network and/or Telecommunication Installation, Integration and Repair Support" to the University of CaliforniThu, 17 Dec 2009 13:56:27 ESThttp://blogs.findanyfloor.com/pro/Business/Pro-TechIndustriesReceives1YearContractwithUCDavis.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comBusiness