el NWFA Inaugural Leadership Development Summit Provides Growth Opportunity for Members By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0400 The National Wood Flooring Association’s (NWFA) inaugural Leadership Development Summit will take place from October 10 to 12 at Live! by Loews – Ballpark Village in St. Louis, Missouri, and is designed to provide NWFA members with opportunities for professional growth, networking and business development. Full Article
el Two New Colors Added to Duchateau's Atelier Collection By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Duchateau adds two colors, Aether and Solstice, to its Atelier engineered hardwood collection. Full Article
el NWFA Moves to New HQ, Hosts Open House at Inaugural Leadership Development Summit By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:15:00 -0400 The open house offers NWFA members an opportunity to tour the new state-of-the-art facility, which will serve as the central hub for technical training, industry events, and member activities. Full Article
el Case Study: Crafting Timeless Beauty in West Texas with Mesquite Wood Flooring By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400 Craftsman Hardwood Flooring owner Matt Garcia walks us through a custom hardwood flooring project that required a creative collaboration between the builder, skilled craftsmen and women, designers, architects and the homeowner. Full Article
el Mohawk's Tree-Planting Initiative Takes Root at Georgia Elementary School By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0400 In a joint effort to promote environmental stewardship and community involvement, Mohawk is teaming up with One Tree Planted, Food Well Alliance and local retail partners to break ground on a new orchard at Tara Elementary School in Morrow, Georgia. Full Article
el Bjelin Extends Woodura Planks Reach Through Whiteriver Group Partnership By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:20:00 -0400 Bjelin partners with Whiteriver Group, a leading flooring supplier in Ireland, designating the firm as a national distributor for Bjelin’s hardened wood range, Woodura Planks. Full Article
el HMTX Industries Renews Just 2.0 Label, Reaffirming Commitment to Social Justice and Transparency By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 07:30:00 -0400 The renewal underscores HMTX's dedication to organizational transparency and social equity. Full Article
el Resilient Flooring in Healthcare: How to Select the Right Flooring, Adhesive and Installer By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Taylor Adhesives Director of Technical Services Gary Scheidker walks us through the process of bidding a commercial healthcare project from material and product selection to choosing the right installer for the job to maintenance of the flooring after project completion. Full Article
el Multifamily Supplier Urban Surfaces Celebrates 5 Years with i4F Drop-Lock Technology, Expands Commitment By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Multifamily flooring supplier Urban Surfaces uses i4F technologies to ensure high-quality flooring installations. Full Article
el Celebrity Designer Nikki Chu Launches Globally Inspired Tile Collection With The Tile Shop By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The collection, available now at tileshop.com and Tile Shop showrooms, features globally inspired designs influenced by Chu’s travels to India, Bali, Indonesia and Africa. Full Article
el Nemo Tile + Stone Unveils Celine Marble-Look Porcelain Tile By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 This collection combines sophisticated patterns with advanced technology to create depth and texture for residential and commercial spaces. Full Article
el AHF Crossville Trajectory Concrete-look Porcelain Tile By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 AHF's introduces new concrete-look porcelain tile collection, Crossville Trajectory. Full Article
el Three New Porcelain Tile Collections from American Olean By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Sat, 31 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Reservorio, Urban Essence, and Color Story Pinstripes are three new porcelain tile collections from American Olean. Full Article
el Case Study: Atlas Concorde Floor Tiles Elevate Dubai Mall's Expansion with Italian Elegance By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Atlas Concorde's porcelain tiles were chosen for a recent expansion of the China Town segment of the Dubai Mall. The resin-effect Prism collection and concrete-effect Boost collection add Italian elegance to the world's largest shopping center. Full Article
el Shaw Industries to Invest Approximately $90 Million to Expand Domestic Manufacturing of Resilient Flooring By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:16:29 -0400 Shaw Industries is further enhancing its domestic resilient flooring manufacturing capabilities with a $90 million investment in Plant RP in Ringgold, Georgia, which makes SPC and LVT resilient flooring. This latest phase of investment will more than double the facility’s resilient flooring production capacity by 2026. Full Article
el How to manage food labels to ensure allergens are clearly noted on any product By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jul 2020 09:30:00 -0400 One of the most common causes of allergen recalls is the use of the wrong package or wrong label on a container. It is imperative that food processors make sure that the correct label is placed on each and every product, especially for foods with allergens. Full Article
el Celebrate your successes as 2020 ends By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500 It was a challenging year for all of us, but there are still things to be proud of as 2020 comes to an end. Full Article
el A novel way to clean wastewater streams By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Aquacycl used bacteria to clean up a wastewater stream and generate enough electricity to run the system and produce clean water. Full Article
el J+J Flooring Kicks Off 8th Annual Helping Hands Initiative Delivering Kid-Themed Christmas Trees to Children's Hospitals By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0500 This November and December, designers and flooring professionals come together for a fun, festive competition where they create themed Christmas trees based on ideas appropriate for kids in J+J Flooring’s 8th annual Helping Hands initiative. Full Article
el Mohawk Partners with WIFI to Celebrate Women in Flooring at Edge Summit 2025 By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:35:00 -0500 Mohawk, in collaboration with Women in the Flooring Industry (WIFI), announces plans to celebrate the impactful women in the flooring industry at Edge Summit 2025. Full Article
el Tarkett Sweeps MarCom Awards with Six Honors for Marketing Excellence By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500 Global flooring leader Tarkett secured six prestigious MarCom Awards, including three Platinum awards for their 2023 Design Days campaigns and website redesign, plus three Gold awards for their "Made Right Means Johnsonite" campaign. Full Article
el Bella Flooring Group Announces New Leadership, Reinforces Market Position By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500 Following recent management changes, Bella Flooring Group reaffirms its market presence under new leadership, with plans for significant investment and product expansion in 2025. Full Article
el Maximum Marmi Porcelain Slabs Make U.S. Debut By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 Debuting for the first time in the U.S., these new high tech architectural surfaces include the latest in Iris Ceramica Group’s advanced technology and manufacturing capabilities and years of continuous research. Full Article
el Elementi by Iris Ceramica for Floors and Walls By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 The collections are renowned for their aesthetic and chromatic matching possibilities in a series of expressive color palettes where sizes and surfaces combine for a total look solution. Full Article
el Top 100 Food and Beverage Company Highlights: Archer Daniels Midland Company By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0400 Archer Daniels Midland Company reported a strong profit for its Q2, strengthened by its nutrition and agricultural services divisions. Full Article
el Top 100 Food and Beverage Company Highlights: #7 Archer Daniels Midland Company By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 ADM reported strong Q2 results, with net earnings of $712 million and adjusted net earnings of $754 million. Full Article
el Küberit Showcases New Profile Selection Process, Sample Acquisition and Specification Support By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Feb 2023 07:30:00 -0500 Küberit USA will debut its new integrated process for profile selection, sample acquisiiton, and resources for specification support at this week’s TISE. Full Article
el Versatrim Celebrates 25 Years, Announces Shopping Platform By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400 The company announced plans to launch an e-commerce platform in the second quarter of 2023. The new site will highlight Versatrim's high-end product offering and will offer improved functionality to streamline the online order-entry process. Full Article
el Laticrete Profiles and Trims Hit Shelves Nationwide By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:08:51 -0500 Laticrete coordinates their profiles and trims pieces to their most popular grout colors and caulks, designers, installers and homeowners giving the ability to create seamless looks across an entire installation. Full Article
el Versatrim Invests in Product Development, Manufacturing and People By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500 Versatrim President and CEO Keith Medick shares how the floor moldings manufacturer is adding new products and new services. Full Article
el Versatrim Announces New Delivery Guarantee By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The company's new guarantee states that if an order is not shipped on time, the customer's next order will ship for free. Full Article
el Meal Kit Providers Adopt Aptar-Food Protection SeaWell Active Packaging By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Already utilized by major retailers across the U.S., the active packaging solution has now been adopted for direct-to-consumer shipping of various seafood items. Full Article
el USDA Releases Updated Guideline to Strengthen Substantiation of Animal-Raising and Environment-Related Claims on Meat and Poultry Labels By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:35:55 -0400 In the updated guideline, FSIS strongly encourages the use of third-party certification to substantiate animal-raising or environment-related claims. Full Article
el Health Claims Particularly Likely to Influence Younger Consumers, Survey Finds By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:53:52 -0400 The ingredients most likely to influence purchasing decisions were probiotics, vitamins and minerals and fiber. Full Article
el SÜDPACK Touts Multipeel Reclose System for Meat and Cheese Packaging By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:47:00 -0400 In a Multipeel pack, sliced cheese loses less moisture and weight after being opened for the first time, compared to a packaging concept without a reclose system. Full Article
el UPM Specialty Papers Joins Forces with Michelman on Recyclable Paper Packaging By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:54:00 -0400 UPM Specialty Papers has used coatings from Michelman to develop recyclable paper packaging designed for food applications. Full Article
el Ravenwood Debuts Nobac 40 Linerless Flash Labeler By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:51:00 -0400 Ravenwood is now offering the Nobac 40 promotional flash labeler as a standalone applicator or as an integrated option with any linerless applicator in the Nobac 5000 range. Full Article
el Modular Spiral Belts Tailored for Various Applications By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:28:57 -0400 This program includes a range of modular spiral belts tailored for various applications, including cooling, chilling, freezing, proofing and steaming. Full Article
el ABB Updates Freelance Distributed Control System By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:09:00 -0400 Freelance 2024 facilitates enhanced connectivity, faster data transfer, more precise control and monitoring of data together with an improved network performance. Full Article
el Travel pro parts specification - Broken handle By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:31:48 GMT Hello, The side carry handle and the side feet of my MaxLite Air Large Check in Hardside (SKU: 401229942G) luggage broke. Where can I find the specification of the parts (length, distance between the 2 screws, etc.) , so that I can buy... Full Article Travel Products
el Experiences with XL (130L) rolling duffels-oversized fees or ok within weight? By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 19:54:06 GMT I'm going to start a nomadic life soon. I'll need to carry a lot of stuff with me unless I decide to get a storage unit and pick a home base city. I'm hoping to get down to 2x100L bags or preferably a single 130-160L bag that I don't need to... Full Article Travel Products
el Cruise Focus Travel Insurance By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 23:27:54 GMT We are cruising several times a year plus at least a couple of trips to Florida each year. So far we've been buying insurance through the cruise lines but I know an annual plan would offer a better value. Would want trip cancellation coverage,... Full Article Cruises
el Novel “raslysation” technique works with non-clear/opaque liquids By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 UV sterilization technology works successfully in water treatment plants and HVAC systems, but milk and juices too? Full Article
el Increasing use in intelligent packing of fruits and vegetables to drive PBAT market By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 The global PBAT (polybutylene adipate terephthalate) market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast period 2021 to 2031 with an end value of $2 billion, according to a report by Transparent Market Research. Fruit and vegetable intelligent packaging using PBAT-based biodegradable mulch films is used to reduce food waste. The films provide increased oxygen and water vapor transfer rates in fruit and vegetable bags. Full Article
el Tech tools to help processors make sense of today’s supply chain By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 While we hope the COVID-19 pandemic is fading into the background, we still need to be concerned with labor shortages, transportation interruptions, political issues, weather extremes, and other peripheral circumstances that can still break critical links in the supply chain. Full Article
el CULT Food Science completes strategic investment into leading cell-based chocolate producer California Cultured By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:49:24 -0500 CULT Food Science Corp. has diversified its cell-based food portfolio via an investment into cultured chocolate manufacturer, California Cultured Inc., Davis, Calif. The company uses cell culture technology to produce cocoa products like cocoa powder, chocolate and cocoa butter with the goal of creating sustainable and ethical chocolate for consumption around the world. Full Article
el Processors face higher commodity prices, but climate-smart technologies may help tame cost increases By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:07:00 -0500 The USDA says 2022 will be a great year for agriculture, and climate-smart farming practices can help. Full Article
el How to use automated material transfer effectively By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 We wanted to learn more about automating material transfer and what food processors need to know to use it most effectively. Here, we sit down with Forrester to find out how food processors can assess their material transfer system and determine if automation is right for them. Full Article
el Visual inspection system helps ensure brand quality for distillery that makes spirits from milk By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:05:10 -0500 Canada-based Dairy Distillery, a spirits producer that combines artisanal distilling techniques with a scientific process to transform milk into vodka, is using Pleora Technologies’ visual inspection system to help maintain brand quality standards and reduce errors that increase operating costs and slow production. Full Article
el Oatly transitions North American production facilities to 100% renewable electricity for 2021 By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:24:55 -0400 Oatly Group AB announced that for 2021 its two North American production facilities, located in Millville, N.J., and Ogden, Utah, sourced 100% renewable electricity for the first time. Full Article