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VEMAG Introduces Flexible Filling Table for Bakeries

VEMAG engineers developed the FT722 filling table, a new solution for bakeries to produce a variety of baked goods with exact weights.




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Kerry wins our 2022 Sustainable Plant of the Year award for breadcrumbs/coatings facility expansion in Georgia

Global food manufacturer Kerry is the winner of our 2022 Sustainable Plant of the Year award for its $125 million breadcrumbs and coatings plant expansion in Rome, Georgia. 




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Adaptability and flexibility are critical components of project planning

Being able to adapt on the fly is great, but it's a lot easier to do when you've accounted for as many potential contingencies as possible.




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2018 Plant Construction Survey: Rising Rate of Food & Beverage Plant Renovations/Expansions

Food Engineering's 41st annual Plant Construction Survey reveals that the ratio of the number of plant renovations and expansions versus new, greenfield projects has again risen from last year, indicating several owners and operators are trying to stay put.




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Karastan Expands Hard and Soft Surface Collections for 2024

Karastan's updates include its BelleLuxe Waterproof and LuxeCraft hard surface lines, as well as new soft surface options across the brand’s wool, SmartStrand and XTRA collections.




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Mohawk Builder + Multifamily Expands USA-Made Portolfio

Mohawk Builder + Multifamily is building a more sustainable world with a diverse portfolio of carpet, laminated wood and resilient flooring all made in the USA to help customers create greener communities.




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NeoCon 2025 Opens Call for Programming, Seeking Industry Experts

Leading commercial interiors event NeoCon announces its call for programming submissions, opening October 30. Industry experts can propose CEUs, workshops, and talks for the 56th edition, scheduled for June 9-11, 2025, at The Mart in Chicago. 




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Starnet Members See Bright Future with Expanded Service Model

From the Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring fall meeting, commercial flooring contractors report that diversified services and building and durable business models are helping them sustain growth into 2025.




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Sherwin-Williams to Showcase Industrial Flooring Solutions at Pack Expo 2024

Sherwin-Williams will highlight its industrial flooring systems at Pack Expo International, November 3-6, 2024, in Chicago. The company's Protective & Marine division will showcase chemical and sterilant-resistant flooring solutions designed for manufacturing and processing facilities.





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Ardent Mills to Expand Colorado Mill

Ardent Mills is expected to break ground on the expansion project this summer and is targeting a project completion date by the end of 2026.




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Former Spirits Industry Execs Launch Non-Alcoholic Beverage Company DioniLife

The company will focus exclusively on non-alcoholic adult beverages and aims to build a portfolio of products across beverage categories, both through internal development and acquisition.




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Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport - 41 GBP

Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport - 41 GBP on Oct 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 of 2025 https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/aberdeen/abzig/hoteldetail Image: Image:




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Holiday Inn Express: Antrim - M2, Jct.1 - 13k Points / 49 GBP

Holiday Inn Express: Antrim - M2, Jct.1 - As low as 13,000 Points or 49GBP per night at the end of the schedule (late October 2025). Usually an average of 30123 points per night or 112.30 GBP per night. ...




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Holiday Inn Express: Stafford - 50GBP / 10k Points

Holiday Inn Express: Stafford - End of December 2024 / Beginning of January 2025 - As low as 50GBP per night or 10,000 IHG Points per night. The average nightly rate is 85.01 GBP or 23778 IHG points. ...




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Deconstructed Form Modular Carpet Explores Texture, Dimensionality

Patcraft has introduced its newest modular collection, Deconstructed Form, which is the latest adaptation within the patent pending Deconstructed platform.




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Floor & Decor Posts Mixed Q3 Results Amid Challenging Market; Continues Expansion

Despite tough market conditions, Floor & Decor saw slight sales growth of 0.9% to $1.12 billion in third quarter 2024, though net income fell 21.6% and same-store sales dropped 6.4%. The retailer maintained aggressive expansion, adding 11 new stores and planning 10 more openings in fourth quarter.




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Schönox HPS North America Expands Green Building Portfolio with LEED v4.1 Certifications

Schönox HPS North America announced its extensive range of LEED-contributing flooring products that meet LEED v4.1 certification requirements for both interior and building construction.




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GNT to Develop EXBERRY Colors through Fermentation

GNT has chosen to collaborate with Plume Biotechnology, a UK-based startup focused on innovation in fermentation science and bioprocessing for natural colors.




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Case Study: Crafting Timeless Beauty in West Texas with Mesquite Wood Flooring

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. 




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Riva Spain Expands Luxury Flooring Presence with Four New Showrooms in Massachusetts

Luxury flooring brand Riva Spain opens four new "Riva Corners" in Massachusetts, showcasing their high-quality, sustainable wood products. The expansion reflects the brand's growth in the region, with business tripling over two years.





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Bjelin Extends Woodura Planks Reach Through Whiteriver Group Partnership

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.




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CFL Flooring Expands Production in North Vietnam

The new 750,000-square-foot facility will begin shipping products in the fourth quarter of this year and aims to establish itself as a hub for innovation.




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F9 Brands Explores Potential Sale of Southwind Building Products

After the recent addition of LL Flooring to the F9 Brands retail portfolio, F9 Brands CEO Jason Delves said the company is exploring other potential strategic options that will better align with Southwind’s long-term growth opportunities.




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Multifamily Supplier Urban Surfaces Celebrates 5 Years with i4F Drop-Lock Technology, Expands Commitment

Multifamily flooring supplier Urban Surfaces uses i4F technologies to ensure high-quality flooring installations. 




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Case Study: Atlas Concorde Floor Tiles Elevate Dubai Mall's Expansion with Italian Elegance

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.




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Shaw Industries to Invest Approximately $90 Million to Expand Domestic Manufacturing of Resilient Flooring

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. 




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A strange year has processors trying to figure out what comes next

The COVID-19 pandemic has kicked food and beverage production into overdrive. A lot of us are feeling more worn out than ever.




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AFS Group Expands Mid-South Presence with Acquisition of Memphis-Based Flooring Solutions

AFS Group, the nation's fifth-largest independent flooring retailer based in Columbus, Ohio, has acquired Flooring Solutions, a Memphis, Tennessee-based flooring and tile retailer reporting more than $10 million in annual sales.




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Tarkett Sweeps MarCom Awards with Six Honors for Marketing Excellence

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.




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J+J Flooring Launches Synergy, Expands Kinetex Line of Textile Composite Flooring

The structured pattern in warm and cool neutrals with unique accent colors provides a sophisticated look for workplace, retail, education, multifamily, and healthcare spaces




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Custom Drains and Accessories Now Available Through Infinity Drain, Launches Next Day Shipping Program

Infinity Drain now offers customization capabilities for its product lines, and it also offers Next Day Custom Linear Drains. 




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I have Orbitz flight credit expiring on November 29, 2024

I have Orbitz flight credit expiring on November 29, 2024, which I can only use with Air France. Due to medical issues, I haven't been able to use the credits, and I've already submitted a medical certificate. When I requested an extension or a...



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Expedia and PayPal

Is Paypal only available at Expedia at the time of making the reservation, or perhaps also at any time up until say the cancellation cutoff?



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Domotex 2023 Showcases Sustainability, Innovation and Color

Floor Trends reports on the latest flooring technologies and sustainable initiatives from Domotex in Hannover, Germany. 




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Mohawk Performance Accessories Expands Stair Tread Program

In 2023, Performance Accessories further expands this promise by enhancing its stair tread program and emphasizing its waterproof accessories.  




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Flexco Expands FlexTones Color Palette

From calming neutrals to bright, saturated bolds, the hues serve as the base colors for Distinct Designs Studio Collection rubber flooring and all Flexco wall base. 




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Flexco Offers a Coordinated Approach to Rubber Flooring

The collection is organized into palettes, profiles and sizes that make it easy to achieve a coordinated look across flooring, treads, risers, wall base and more. 




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Versatrim Versaflex Wins 2023 Top Flooring Products: Installation Products

The Versaflex collection features seven different flexible molding and trim options, in addition to flooring and stair solutions.




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Performance Accessories Provides New Innovations and Upgraded Digital Experience

Performance Accessories offers a total system of industry-leading flooring solutions — including trims and transitions, stair solutions, adhesives, underlayments and cleaners — designed to complement and complete any flooring installation. 




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Versatrim Announces Partnership with Fittes, Expanding Product Offering

Versatrim adds Fittes flush and framed vent designs to complement residential flooring projects.





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Versatrim Expands Versaflex Collection to Include Corner Molding

Versatrim has expanded its Versaflex collection to include a corner molding profile.




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Anodized Aluminum Stair Profile with Textured Slip-resistant PVC Tread

Schluter-TREP-V is an anodized aluminum profile with a PVC tread that protects tiled stair edges.




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Versatrim Launches New VersaCap Round Profile and Expands Stair Solutions Offerings

Versatrim introduces the VersaCap Round Profile, designed to enhance the aesthetic appeal and functionality of stair applications, providing a seamless finish that complements any interior design. 




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Mannington's SimpleStairs Stair Treads Offer Exact Match for AduraMax, AduraRigid, AduraFlex and Realta Wood-Look Floors

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. 




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Fresh Inset Brings Vidre+ Complex to U.S.

Vidre+ makes fresh produce packaging and label functional and adaptable into a smart version with adjustable protection against the negative effects of ethylene.




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Koehler Introduces Flexible Paper Packaging Options for Tea

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.




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Linde to Showcase Cryogenic Freezing Capabilities at PACK EXPO

Linde works with food processors to optimize their use of liquid nitrogen and/or liquid carbon dioxide in cryogenic freezing and chilling applications.




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Laminator Offers Smaller Footprint, Flexibility, Easier Sanitation and Maintenance

With precise, automatic and synchronized control of dough sheet length, conveyor speed and number of laminations, the operator has an efficient and effective process, resulting in consistent, high-quality product.




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Clextral Highlights Vegetable Protein Texturization Technology

Clextral’s new technology combines the principle of a shear-cell fibration process and the continuous extrusion process.




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Experiences with XL (130L) rolling duffels-oversized fees or ok within weight?

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...