k Swiss Krono Group Adopts Unilin's Unidrop Locking System for Flooring Products By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Flooring manufacturer Swiss Krono Group announced the adoption of the Unidrop locking system for its laminate and hybrid resilient flooring products in multiple manufacturing facilities around the globe. Full Article
k Tarkett's Non-PVC Layered Duality Resilient Flooring By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Through testing, Tarkett said its non-PVC resilient flooring has been proven to stack up against traditional LVT in terms of dimensional stability, impact resistance and ease of maintenance. Full Article
k 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
k Gapping in Glue-Down Luxury Vinyl Flooring: Bringing Semi-Wet Setting Back By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Preferred Flooring President Daniel Gonzalez urges the flooring installation community to follow the right guidelines for semi-wet-setting luxury vinyl. Full Article
k 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
k ShoreFlor Laminate Flooring by Tarkett Home is Made for Kitchens and Bathrooms By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Featuring a hydrophobic coating on the beveled edge, Tarkett Home's technology repels water and includes a watertight locking system to prevent water from reaching the core, maintaining the integrity and appearance of the floor. Full Article
k Cali's Vinyl Laid Back is Designed for Trade and Builder Pros By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Designed for large-scale projects, Laid Back offers seamless, efficient glue-down installation and is available in Cali's most popular light and natural colors. Full Article
k Cali Marks 20 Years of Coastal-Inspired Home Innovation with Anniversary Sale By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 The company, which started in 2024 with two college friends' idea to create sustainable building materials from bamboo after a surf trip to Hawaii, has grown into a diverse brand offering premium flooring, rugs, turf, and composite decking. Full Article
k 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
k Sunshine on a Ranney Day Chooses SolidTech Resilient Flooring for Teen Bedroom Makeover By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0400 Sunshine on a Ranney Day, a nonprofit that reimagines and builds custom rooms for children with special needs, selected Mohawk’s SolidTech waterproof LVT for its recent bedroom makeover for 16-year-old Kendall. Full Article
k 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
k Top-Rated HGTV Show Features Karndean Designflooring In Recurring Role By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 HGTV show “100 Day Hotel Challenge” features the renovation of two North Carolina beachside hotels in just three months – and they chose Karndean LVT for the jobs. Full Article
k Coronavirus upends life, work and the food and beverage industry By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0400 The coronavirus pandemic we’re dealing with has created a situation that is beyond anyone’s control. That means we adapt, adjust and make the best of it. Full Article
k Digital transformations require honest communication, admission of mistakes By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400 Having honest and direct communication about what is and isn’t working is the difference between success and failure. Full Article
k COVID-19 makes it hard to define normal for food and beverage By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0400 We've all had our lives turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic, and that's going to continue for at least a little while longer. Full Article
k Looking for innovative solutions By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Food and beverage processors look for new ways to improve operations while facing the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
k 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
k Mohawk Industries Names Paul De Cock as New President and COO in Leadership Transition By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:20:00 -0500 Mohawk Industries has announced key leadership changes as Chris Wellborn prepares to retire from his position as President and Chief Operating Officer in February 2024. Paul De Cock, currently serving as President of Flooring North America, will succeed Wellborn in the role. Ken Walma, an experienced manufacturing executive from Madison Air, will join Mohawk this month and take over De Cock's position as head of Flooring North America on February 1. Full Article
k eBook | Introducing the 2024 Moisture Meters Guide By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500 Moisture management can make or break a flooring installation. But with countless moisture meters on the market, how do you choose the right tool for your projects? Floor Trends & Installation has published a comprehensive guide that cuts through the confusion, helping flooring professionals select the ideal moisture meter for their specific needs. Full Article
k 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
k 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
k 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
k NAC ECB Classic and ECB 75 Crack Isolation Membranes Protect Against Structural Movement By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Sun, 06 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 ECB Classic and ECB 75 are self-adhering, sheet-applied elastomeric membranes designed for use under floor surfaces that require protection from structural movement. Full Article
k Mohawk's SolidTech R Recycles Single-Use Plastic into High-Performance Resilient Flooring By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400 SolidTech R is engineered with a unique stone recycled core, replacing all PVC with 100% recycled single-use plastic. Each square foot of SolidTech R contains the equivalent of 20 recycled water bottles. Additionally, every purchase of SolidTech R goes toward stopping ocean plastic in collaboration with Plastic Bank. Full Article
k MSI's Kallum Loose-lay Luxury Vinyl Collection By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 MSI's Kallum loose-lay luxury vinyl collection offers a versatile range of loose-lay planks that capture the timeless beauty of wood while providing the practical benefits of luxury vinyl. Full Article
k Schluter's New Ditra-PS Uncoupling Membrane and Primer-PS Work Together to Simplify Tile Installation By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 Schluter-Systems introduces Schluter-Ditra-PS peel and stick uncoupling membrane and Schluter-Primer-PS, a brand-new primer specifically designed for use with Schluter peel and stick membranes. Full Article
k J+J Flooring Launches Synergy, Expands Kinetex Line of Textile Composite Flooring By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The structured pattern in warm and cool neutrals with unique accent colors provides a sophisticated look for workplace, retail, education, multifamily, and healthcare spaces Full Article
k NTCA Launches Art Tile Coloring Book Fundraiser By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Laticrete is sponsoring the printing costs, so all proceeds of the fundraiser go to the Tile Heritage Foundation (THF) and the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) Full Article
k 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
k V8, Grillo’s Pickles Partner on Bloody Mary Mix By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:35:00 -0400 This mix blends the richness of V8 tomato juice, natural cucumber flavor and a medley of spices with the tang of Grillo's signature brine. Full Article
k 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
k Mohawk Performance Accessories Expands Stair Tread Program By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 In 2023, Performance Accessories further expands this promise by enhancing its stair tread program and emphasizing its waterproof accessories. Full Article
k Versatrim Offers 60 Quick Ship Colors in 7 Trim Profiles By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400 Versatrim's new Quick Ship program offers seven trim profiles in 60 stock colors ready to ship next business day with no minimums. Full Article
k Four New Profiles Added to Tarkett's Johnsonite Millwork Wall Base System By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Four new profiles come in 114 color options as well as digitally printed designs to match any aesthetic. Full Article
k Mannington's SimpleStairs Stair Treads Offer Exact Match for AduraMax, AduraRigid, AduraFlex and Realta Wood-Look Floors By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0500 Mannington’s SimpleStairs stair treads offer a seamless look for luxury vinyl flooring installations with treads that exactly match Mannington's AduraMax, AduraRigid, AduraFlex and Realta wood-look floors. Full Article
k 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
k GEA Introduces PowerPak 1000 Thermoformer By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:34:00 -0400 The PowerPak 1000 has been specially developed as an entry-level machine for the thermoforming segment and offers advanced functions previously reserved for machines in the higher performance range. Full Article
k 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
k SÜDPACK, LEIBINGER Join Forces on Continuous Inkjet Inks for Recyclable Film Packaging By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0400 SÜDPACK and industrial printing specialist LEIBINGER have joined forces test the suitability of continuous inkjet (CIJ) inks for printing on recyclable films for packaging food that is sterilized following the packaging process. Full Article
k Koehler Introduces Flexible Paper Packaging Options for Tea By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:03:00 -0400 The different types of flexible packaging paper cover a range of requirements — from good knurling and heat‐sealing properties with or without a barrier function, to teabag wrapping and flow packs. Full Article
k 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
k Partnership Puts Luminous Lager in Glow-In-The-Dark Cans By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:45:23 -0400 The 5.0% ABV lager comes in a 16-oz. glow-in-the-dark can designed to add a bit of fun for those using a festive hiking trail this fall and winter. Full Article
k Once Upon a Farm Continues Rise with Automated Packaging System By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The company employs more than 100 full-time people and relies on several co-packers throughout the U.S. to service its national retail partners and consumer base. Full Article
k Do Your Packaging Machines Speak the Same Language? By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 While the vocabulary doesn’t have to be large, each machine should know about stops and starts upstream and downstream. Full Article
k Packaging Generates Sales for Emerging Brands By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:36:00 -0400 Well-designed packaging can provide shelf impact to attract attention and set the product apart from its competition, enhance usability, prevent damage, maximize shelf life and offer sustainable attributes. Full Article
k Checkweighers of the Past, Present and Future By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:12:22 -0400 Delve into the origins of checkweighing systems, how the technology evolved and why these machines continue to remain integral. Full Article
k 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
k UPM Specialty Papers Partners with Eastman on Paper Food Packaging with Compostable Coating By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:34:00 -0500 The solution integrates Eastman’s biobased and compostable Solus performance additives with BioPBS polymer to form a thin coating on UPM’s compostable and recyclable barrier base papers. Full Article
k Innovation, tradition make Sanders and Morley Candy Makers a fabulous food plant By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Oct 2017 09:00:00 -0400 Sanders and Morley Candy Makers, which first worked its way into the hearts of those who live in Michigan with factory tours for school kids, is beloved in its home state and is growing nationally. Full Article
k Hausbeck Pickle Co. produces pickles and peppers on a prodigious scale By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Oct 2017 09:00:00 -0400 Most people have likely never heard of The Hausbeck Pickle Co. in Saginaw, MI, but there’s a good chance they’ve had one of its pickles, banana peppers or jalapeños. Full Article