Jim Gould, president, Floor Covering Institute discusses the class-action suits filed against Lumber Liquidators and The Tile Shop, the substance and the basis for the each of the suits; Frank Ready’s exit from Armstrong after 30 years with the company; LVT manufacturing coming to the U.S. with Armstrong and Mannington; the NAFCD convention and the distribution sector; and innovation in the carpet sector and Domotex.

Jim Gould, president, Floor Covering Institute discusses the class-action suits filed against Lumber Liquidators and The Tile Shop, the substance and the basis for the each of the suits; Frank Ready’s exit from Armstrong after 30 years with the company; LVT manufacturing coming to the U.S. with Armstrong and Mannington; the NAFCD convention and the distribution sector; and innovation in the carpet sector and Domotex.

Holly DeBrodt, director of sustainability, Bentley Mills from Greenbuild discusses the show. DeBrodt discusses Bentley Mills since it was acquired by Dominus Capital and the company’s approach to sustainability and transparency.

Bill Freeman, Regulatory and Technical Consultant, Resilient Floor Covering Institute from Greenbuild 2013 in Philadelphia discusses the trade group’s Product Transparency Declaration initiative, a program that helps architects, designers and specifiers determine a product’s ingredients and which may pose a human health hazard to building occupants.

Lew Migliore, The Industry’s Troubleshooter, president, LGM Technical Floor Covering Services discusses asbestos abatement agents, products used in facilities renovation jobs where it is necessary to remove old vinyl asbestos tiles, which in many cases were installed with cut-back ashesives also containing asbestos. Lew talks about the techniques and products that must be used in these types of jobs.

Dean Ernst, director, marketing & social media, LED Source discuss the advantages of LED lighting for floor covering retailers, distributors, manufacturers and others. Ernst talks about how LED lamps can fit in existing fixtures, available financing and how LED Source operates.

Dean Ernst, director, marketing & social media, LED Source discuss the advantages of LED lighting for floor covering retailers, distributors, manufacturers and others. Ernst talks about how LED lamps can fit in existing fixtures, available financing and how LED Source operates.

Dean Ernst, director, marketing & social media, LED Source discuss the advantages of LED lighting for floor covering retailers, distributors, manufacturers and others. Ernst talks about how LED lamps can fit in existing fixtures, available financing and how LED Source operates.

Werner Braun, president, Carpet & Rug Institute discusses his plans to retire from his post at the trade group, which he has held for the past 14 years. Braun reviews some of the accomplishments that taken place at the association during his tenure including the Green Label program and The Seal of Approval program. He also discusses the California Extended Producer Responsibility legislation and his vision for the industry. He also talks about the new board members and officers at the CRI and the winners of the Joseph J. Smrekar award.

Werner Braun, president, Carpet & Rug Institute discusses the announcement he made at the trade group’s recent annual meeting that he would be retiring from his post at the trade group, which he has held for the past 14 years. Braun reviews some of the accomplishments that have taken place at the association during his tenure.