2012年12月28日星期五
Designer Commercial Flooring Adds Grace to Perfect Ambience
Everything has to be best for your commercial area, as more and more visitors to that place means you will reap benefits. You would want that commercial flooring applied to your place should be of excellent quality, long lasting and looks beautiful with the other interiors of complex. It is quite natural that everyone wants to have the best and settling for the next is out of question in this case.
Selection of the commercial flooring is all the more important. You are required to do a market search for best commercial flooring manufacturer and a commercial flooring contractor. These two people will be responsible for transforming the looks of your commercial complex. Commercial flooring manufacturer would have a variety of commercial flooring and in different colors. You can choose the color according to your preferences, so that it can give a wholesome feeling.
Grey, cocoa, brown shades, green, pistachio, blue, cherry, black and golden oak are some of the colors that can fit your preferred choice. As far as the commercial flooring is concerned, you are required to carefully select the type of flooring needed that can match up with the interiors. A variety of commercial flooring is available in the market. Hardwood, vinyl composite tiles, carpeted, linoleum, luxury solid vinyl, ceramic tile, granite, marble and solid vinyl are some of them.
2012年12月27日星期四
Solid wood furnishings distinguish PTS
Once known for selling only pool tables, PTS Furniture has evolved over 32 years into a premier furniture store with several full lines of furnishings, the majority made out of solid wood.The Thousand Oaks store is a family-run business. Joe and Pat Paulucci, Agoura Hills residents, opened a small shop called the Pool Table Store in 1980 on Thousand Oaks Boulevard.
Joe Paulucci said he chose to focus on pool table sales because a family friend manufactured the game tables."I thought it would be fun to have a store and sell pool tables," Paulucci said.By 1984, the Pool Table Store had grown out of its small space, so the Pauluccis moved from the 6,000-square-foot shop to an 18,000-square-foot space in the Janss Marketplace, at which time they broadened their line of furniture beyond gaming.
Today, PTS Furniture has a grand 35,000-square-foot showroom overlooking the 101 Freeway."What makes us truly unusual is we have more solid wood furniture percentage-wise (than other furniture stores)," Paulucci said. "Ninety percent of our furniture is solid wood, and it's made in the U.S., Canada and Norway. . . . Most furniture today is imported from Asia."Cost-conscious customers can find a small selection of moderately priced furniture in a line from China at the store.
2012年12月24日星期一
Floor Cleaning Services
The appearance of your home can always be maintained by keeping your floors clean. It is hard work for sure because it requires thoroughness in the area of excess foot trafficking. Carpets are well known for being complicated to clean, but laminate and hardwood flooring should also be maintained if you want your floor to be neat and clean. Now offcourse there are two ways to do so either you clean your floor yourself or you invest in floor cleaning services and hire some professional to do it for you.
The lateralways reduces your effort and time and you also don't have to pay a lot for it. Floor Steam Cleaners Carpet like mentioned before are the hardest to maintain. Italian flooring manufacturer to bring 178 jobs to Loudon.There are many floor cleaners which are precisely designed to clean carpets. Floor steam cleaners are able to remove the grime and typical dirtwhich gets tracked into the fiberof your carpet.The process of cleaning the carpet with floor steam cleaners is not too difficult but is time consuming and requires diligence.
Most of the owners who are aware of this fact tryto keep dirt off their carpets as much as possible, they vacuum once a week or a couple of times in a month, and only occasionally clean it with steam cleaner.If you face similar situation,it is better ofthat you should not buy the floor steam cleaners and, instead, hire professional carpet cleaner services to come in twice a year to recover your carpet. On the contrary, while floor steam cleaners are majorly used for cleaning carpets, they can be also be used for other types of floorings.
The lateralways reduces your effort and time and you also don't have to pay a lot for it. Floor Steam Cleaners Carpet like mentioned before are the hardest to maintain. Italian flooring manufacturer to bring 178 jobs to Loudon.There are many floor cleaners which are precisely designed to clean carpets. Floor steam cleaners are able to remove the grime and typical dirtwhich gets tracked into the fiberof your carpet.The process of cleaning the carpet with floor steam cleaners is not too difficult but is time consuming and requires diligence.
Most of the owners who are aware of this fact tryto keep dirt off their carpets as much as possible, they vacuum once a week or a couple of times in a month, and only occasionally clean it with steam cleaner.If you face similar situation,it is better ofthat you should not buy the floor steam cleaners and, instead, hire professional carpet cleaner services to come in twice a year to recover your carpet. On the contrary, while floor steam cleaners are majorly used for cleaning carpets, they can be also be used for other types of floorings.
2012年12月19日星期三
Italian flooring manufacturer to bring 178 jobs to Loudon
Italian ceramic floor tile manufacturer Ceramica Del Conca announced Wednesday a plan to build the company's first U.S. facility in Loudon County.The announcement, made jointly with the Loudon County Economic Development Agency, says the 320,000-square-foot facility will be located on a 30-acre site at the Sugarlimb Industrial Park in Loudon.Manufacturing, research, sales and administration functions will all be run from the facility.
Del Conca says up to 178 workers will be employed in Loudon with average hourly wages of $17, plus benefits."We're very excited and honored they chose Loudon," said Loudon County Economic Development Agency Assistant Director Kathy Knight. Knight says they have been working with the company for four years. Tennessee was one of five states being considered for the facility.
A majority of the managerial, technical, engineering, administrative, production and distribution positions will be filled before the end of 2013."Their plans are to be in operation by December 2013," said Knight, "Start production in January 2014. We hope to start moving dirt in February or March of 2013."The first phase of the project will bring in 100 jobs with a projected investment of $70 million.
Del Conca says up to 178 workers will be employed in Loudon with average hourly wages of $17, plus benefits."We're very excited and honored they chose Loudon," said Loudon County Economic Development Agency Assistant Director Kathy Knight. Knight says they have been working with the company for four years. Tennessee was one of five states being considered for the facility.
A majority of the managerial, technical, engineering, administrative, production and distribution positions will be filled before the end of 2013."Their plans are to be in operation by December 2013," said Knight, "Start production in January 2014. We hope to start moving dirt in February or March of 2013."The first phase of the project will bring in 100 jobs with a projected investment of $70 million.
2012年12月17日星期一
Keeping You Practical Yet In Style
Also known as floating wood tile, laminate flooring simulates wood, tile or stone with photographic design under a clear protective layer. This is a practical, cost-effective and versatile solution for all rooms in your home especially in the high-traffic areas like the kitchen and living room. They are not just offered in wood plank designs such as natural oak or red oak, a wide range of colors and realistic stone, slate and tile designs with grout lines are also available. Aside from being more affordable compared to other flooring systems, laminate floors are easier to clean, resistant to damage and durable.
How to Choose Carpet Floor and Decorate Carpet Flooring?Laminate floor styles have dramatically enhanced with the advent of modern technology. The print layers look more realistic and got even better. An innovation called "embossed in register" has been added in the design which makes plank's surface to possess realistic graining and textures just like in natural flooring products. To give it the looks of many hardwood floors specifically natural oak and red oak woods, laminate wood planks now have micro-beveled edges. There's a lot more to know about it. You just have to learn more about laminate flooring and fall in love with its beauty.
Floating floor installation is applied in laying laminate floors. Therefore, laminate planks are not attached directly to the sub-floor. The planks are all locked together and float freely over the top of the sub-floor. Just like other flooring system, you have to make sure subfloor is level or else you will have problems of getting planks lock together. Experts also suggest that acclimating the planks to the room for several days prior installation will help avoid cupping and bowing planks.
2012年12月13日星期四
How to Choose Carpet Floor and Decorate Carpet Flooring
Many homes are beautifully decorated with carpet flooring. While the process might seem extremely easy, it is important that you note there are some factors you should take into consideration when purchasing any type of carpet.To begin with, color is an essential part of the process. When you are looking at carpet flooring, consider the other colors you will be using in the room. If any are set to clash, consider a different flooring option instead. With this in mind, realize that lighter colors will also make a small room look larger.
If you have limited spacing in a room, this is often the best direction to go. While darker colors will give you a relaxed and cozier feeling as they make the room appear smaller.It is important that while you are doing this process, you never exact match your furniture color to your carpet color. Instead, pick colors that complement each other for effective results. With this in mind, also be sure your lighting casts well on the entire setup you have and that light has the ability to draw in your colors as well.
Another thing about colors is they bring in the feeling they have based on Mother Nature. For example, a warm room will have reds and yellows for their carpet flooring. While a cooler room would make use of blues and greens instead. But don't think you are going to get past this problem with beige. The carpet flooring mixture for this contains red, yellow and blue. This means the shade can vary considerably, and should be noted in the decorating process.
If you have limited spacing in a room, this is often the best direction to go. While darker colors will give you a relaxed and cozier feeling as they make the room appear smaller.It is important that while you are doing this process, you never exact match your furniture color to your carpet color. Instead, pick colors that complement each other for effective results. With this in mind, also be sure your lighting casts well on the entire setup you have and that light has the ability to draw in your colors as well.
Another thing about colors is they bring in the feeling they have based on Mother Nature. For example, a warm room will have reds and yellows for their carpet flooring. While a cooler room would make use of blues and greens instead. But don't think you are going to get past this problem with beige. The carpet flooring mixture for this contains red, yellow and blue. This means the shade can vary considerably, and should be noted in the decorating process.
2012年12月10日星期一
Sodra acquires flooring manufacturer Follinge Golv
How To Get The Best Out Of Linoleum Floor Cleaning Machines?Sodra Interior is acquiring flooring manufacturer Follinge Golv AB. The company is situated just north of ostersund, Sweden, employs six members of staff and produces around 40,000 square metres of solid wood flooring per year. Sodra Interior will be taking over on 1 January 2013, as the company said in a press release received by Lesprom Network.
Sodra Interior has been producing solid wood flooring and parquet flooring for some time now, and this acquisition is part of Sodra Interior's strategic focus on flooring products. This acquisition will increase the range of products on offer to customers, to include exclusive conical flooring and flooring for halls and chambers supplied to Ulriksdals Slottsteater and Vasteras Castle, among others.
"There are good opportunities for synergies between the companies in the fields of marketing, production, logistics and product development in both the short term and the long term," says Ulf Edman, President of Sodra Interior.Follinge Golv's flooring production takes place in Follinge, some 70 kilometres north of ostersund. The company's annual turnover stands at around SEK 10 million ($1.5 million). The company is being sold by two private individuals, Sten Eriksson and Rikard Eriksson, and the companies Rodins Travaru AB and AB Persson Invest.
Sodra Interior has been producing solid wood flooring and parquet flooring for some time now, and this acquisition is part of Sodra Interior's strategic focus on flooring products. This acquisition will increase the range of products on offer to customers, to include exclusive conical flooring and flooring for halls and chambers supplied to Ulriksdals Slottsteater and Vasteras Castle, among others.
"There are good opportunities for synergies between the companies in the fields of marketing, production, logistics and product development in both the short term and the long term," says Ulf Edman, President of Sodra Interior.Follinge Golv's flooring production takes place in Follinge, some 70 kilometres north of ostersund. The company's annual turnover stands at around SEK 10 million ($1.5 million). The company is being sold by two private individuals, Sten Eriksson and Rikard Eriksson, and the companies Rodins Travaru AB and AB Persson Invest.
2012年12月6日星期四
How To Get The Best Out Of Linoleum Floor Cleaning Machines?
Linoleum floor cleaning machines have to be different from other types of cleaning machines. Linoleum is, in many ways, different from other types of floor surfaces. The difference between linoleum and concrete or tiled surfaces is fairly obvious. However,Questions You Should Ask Flooring Perth Contractors Before Hiring Them, it is not easy to distinguish between a vinyl floor and linoleum-covered floor.
While both these surfaces look almost the same, there are many fundamental differences between these surfaces. For instance, vinyl is a synthetically manufactured surface, while linoleum consists of natural substances. For the sake of comparison, linoleum is same as wooden surfaces in many aspects. The problem is that there are not many specially-made linoleum floor cleaning machines. The commonly available hard surface cleaners, such as pressure washers and steamers, are used for the task.
The mode of working of pressure washers is not so suitable for use as linoleum floor cleaning machines. These machines pump their output on to the surfaces to wash away dirt and impurities from hard surfaces. The problem of using these machines on linoleum surfaces is that too much water is not good for these surfaces.Most of the pressure washers transfer large quantities of water on to the surfaces. Steam cleaners, on the other hand, have no such problems. Steam cleaners clean by ejecting high temperature output on to the surfaces to dissolve dirt and impurities present on the surface. These are the best available floor cleaning machines for linoleum-covered surfaces.
While both these surfaces look almost the same, there are many fundamental differences between these surfaces. For instance, vinyl is a synthetically manufactured surface, while linoleum consists of natural substances. For the sake of comparison, linoleum is same as wooden surfaces in many aspects. The problem is that there are not many specially-made linoleum floor cleaning machines. The commonly available hard surface cleaners, such as pressure washers and steamers, are used for the task.
The mode of working of pressure washers is not so suitable for use as linoleum floor cleaning machines. These machines pump their output on to the surfaces to wash away dirt and impurities from hard surfaces. The problem of using these machines on linoleum surfaces is that too much water is not good for these surfaces.Most of the pressure washers transfer large quantities of water on to the surfaces. Steam cleaners, on the other hand, have no such problems. Steam cleaners clean by ejecting high temperature output on to the surfaces to dissolve dirt and impurities present on the surface. These are the best available floor cleaning machines for linoleum-covered surfaces.
2012年11月29日星期四
Questions You Should Ask Flooring Perth Contractors Before Hiring Them
Depending on whether you want exotic floors, hardwood floors, laminate floors, bamboo floors or floors on sale, flooring Perth contractors could quote different prices. You need to double check what the price quote exactly includes. In some cases, it is just the cost of the plank while in some cases it could include the cost of the material, the cost of installation, beading and underlay and the cost of rubbish removal and cleanup, all put together.
Hence, what seems like an inflated value could end up being the most economical solution based on what the bamboo, laminate or timber flooring Perth contractors offer. It is also important to understand a thing or two about the material that the contractor is willing to supply because the planks vary in thickness and width quite a bit, not to mention the wide range of exquisite finishes that are supplied by some contractors.You can also ask the flooring Perth contractors about the quality of the material. There are premium grade materials, factory seconds available at lower prices, pre-finished materials and materials that are engineered for a decent set of properties.
Timber flooring Perth contractors also need to be questioned about the kind of finish they could offer given the wide variety of hardwood options available like rosewood, oak wood, cherry and teak. Other wood finishes include eucalyptus, maple, beech and antique pine which are chosen quite often too. You must also ask about the kind of final touches provided to the material. This is because hand scraping and sculpting, sanding and polishing are provided by the contractors to enhance the grain structure so that it exudes exotic charm to create a scintillating look.
Hence, what seems like an inflated value could end up being the most economical solution based on what the bamboo, laminate or timber flooring Perth contractors offer. It is also important to understand a thing or two about the material that the contractor is willing to supply because the planks vary in thickness and width quite a bit, not to mention the wide range of exquisite finishes that are supplied by some contractors.You can also ask the flooring Perth contractors about the quality of the material. There are premium grade materials, factory seconds available at lower prices, pre-finished materials and materials that are engineered for a decent set of properties.
Timber flooring Perth contractors also need to be questioned about the kind of finish they could offer given the wide variety of hardwood options available like rosewood, oak wood, cherry and teak. Other wood finishes include eucalyptus, maple, beech and antique pine which are chosen quite often too. You must also ask about the kind of final touches provided to the material. This is because hand scraping and sculpting, sanding and polishing are provided by the contractors to enhance the grain structure so that it exudes exotic charm to create a scintillating look.
2012年11月27日星期二
China Ceramics Announces Semi-Annual Cash Dividend
A leading Chinese manufacturer of ceramic tiles used for exterior siding and for interior flooring and design in residential and commercial buildings, today announced a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.10 per share.The Company's ceramic tiles are used for exterior siding, interior flooring, and design in residential and commercial buildings. China Ceramics' products, sold under the "Hengda" or "HD", "Hengdeli" or "HDL", the "TOERTO" and "WULIQIAO" brands, and the "Pottery Capital of Tang Dynasty" brands, are available in over 2,000 style, color and size combinations and are distributed through a network of exclusive distributors as well as directly to large property developers.
All written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice, Finest Kind Of Flooring For High Visitors Areas in Your Residence,including, without limitation, those risks and uncertainties described in our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2011 and otherwise in our SEC reports and filings, including the final prospectus for our offering. Certain of the statements made in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning and protections of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions, and future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control, and which may cause the actual results, performance, capital, ownership or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
All written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice, Finest Kind Of Flooring For High Visitors Areas in Your Residence,including, without limitation, those risks and uncertainties described in our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2011 and otherwise in our SEC reports and filings, including the final prospectus for our offering. Certain of the statements made in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning and protections of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions, and future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control, and which may cause the actual results, performance, capital, ownership or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
2012年11月21日星期三
Finest Kind Of Flooring For High Visitors Areas in Your Residence
Best Type Of Floor covering For High Web traffic Regions in Your House You need to change all the floor covering in your house. The carpet and rugs has stains in it and it is run-down, and also the vinyl has likewise obtained some problems. You need to consider the costs as well as the perks of changing your floors. You have to pick just what type of floor that you ought to put in. You have to establish the type of floor covering, the pros and cons, and also which spaces that they may be put in.
Just what is really important is just what product may be made use of to do your floors: there is hardwood, laminate, carpet and rugs, linoleum, and also ceramic tile. There are several options that you need to pick from. There is a challenge when you have to do your high traffic areas. When the relative walk in with grimy shoes, and also the animals with wet paws, this may be discouraging. To do away with all the web traffic patterns, you could put up an organic or a manufactured flooring item.
They need to be insusceptible from damages, and also they will certainly not reveal all the patterns in them. You should consider laminate floors for your higher web traffic floorings. They cleanse quickly as well as they are readily available in several designs. This is an excellent look at an affordable rate, as well as these floorings stand up to high web traffic designs. This is very good flooring and also it can be set up in any type of area of your home. This adds elegance to your flooring, and also this can be put in on hardwood, stone, or porcelain tile, without costing as well a lot. The routine maintenance of this flooring is superior.
Just what is really important is just what product may be made use of to do your floors: there is hardwood, laminate, carpet and rugs, linoleum, and also ceramic tile. There are several options that you need to pick from. There is a challenge when you have to do your high traffic areas. When the relative walk in with grimy shoes, and also the animals with wet paws, this may be discouraging. To do away with all the web traffic patterns, you could put up an organic or a manufactured flooring item.
They need to be insusceptible from damages, and also they will certainly not reveal all the patterns in them. You should consider laminate floors for your higher web traffic floorings. They cleanse quickly as well as they are readily available in several designs. This is an excellent look at an affordable rate, as well as these floorings stand up to high web traffic designs. This is very good flooring and also it can be set up in any type of area of your home. This adds elegance to your flooring, and also this can be put in on hardwood, stone, or porcelain tile, without costing as well a lot. The routine maintenance of this flooring is superior.
2012年11月19日星期一
Adore Floors of Long Island Contributes to Rebuilding Long Island, New York City
With Adore Floors of Farmingdale, NY, the world's leading manufacturer of Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) flooring headquartered on Long Island, it is extending a helping hand to those affected by the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. In an effort to assist in the rebuilding of Long Island, Staten Island and the greater New York City area, Adore Floors has activated a Hurricane Recovery Program, offering an unprecedented wholesale discount of 25% on all Adore commercial and residential resilient flooring lines, including Decoria, Naturelle and Adore.
"This deep discount is being given to retailers in good faith that they will pass along the value to the affected communities swiftly," said Matt Lee, Marketing Director, Adore Floors. "In times such as these, it is vitally important that each member of the supply chain do their part to help our communities rebuild and to enable people to return to their normal lives."Stop wasting space, claim it back using Mezzanine Floor Suppliers.
Adore Floors is the world's leading manufacturer of Luxury Vinyl Tile with a firm commitment to Continuing Innovationsm. Headquartered in Farmingdale, Adore Floors combines superior technology, education and creative design in order to ensure the highest quality from development and manufacturing to delivery and support. Its reputation is built on a generation of manufacturing experience, dedication to service and environmental leadership.
"This deep discount is being given to retailers in good faith that they will pass along the value to the affected communities swiftly," said Matt Lee, Marketing Director, Adore Floors. "In times such as these, it is vitally important that each member of the supply chain do their part to help our communities rebuild and to enable people to return to their normal lives."Stop wasting space, claim it back using Mezzanine Floor Suppliers.
Adore Floors is the world's leading manufacturer of Luxury Vinyl Tile with a firm commitment to Continuing Innovationsm. Headquartered in Farmingdale, Adore Floors combines superior technology, education and creative design in order to ensure the highest quality from development and manufacturing to delivery and support. Its reputation is built on a generation of manufacturing experience, dedication to service and environmental leadership.
2012年11月15日星期四
Stop wasting space, claim it back using Mezzanine Floor Suppliers
Empty air that's what you see, leading right up into the roof void. Know what you could do with space? Transform it using mezzanine floor suppliers. Yes you heard correctly, mezzanine floor suppliers have the skills and capabilities to provide you with commercial or office floors, that's the specialty of mezzanine floor manufacturers.Mezzanine Floor Suppliers design and build new flooring systems from scratch and they're tailored to the individual needs of the clients. You'd save tons of space with new flooring from Mezzanine Floor Suppliers and expand your business at the same time.
Think you might be wasting space in your warehouse? Claim it back and get Mezzanine Floor Suppliers on the case.How do mezzanine floor manufacturers transform indoor areas?Mezzanine Floor Suppliers are well equipped to help you reclaim all that space that's going to waste. The systems designed by mezzanine floor suppliers consist of floor support columns, main support beams and secondary deck beams topped off with tongue and groove particle board decking.
The standard of the flooring that is manufactured by Mezzanine Floor Suppliers is of unquestionable quality, it's tough, durable and very hard wearing. All systems designed and built by Mezzanine Floor Suppliers are intended to provide you with many years of service.Ask for a quote from Mezzanine Floor Suppliers and they'll visit your site, conduct a survey and custom create a flooring scheme that's ideal for your individual circumstances.Think of the benefits of approaching mezzanine floor manufacturers.
Think you might be wasting space in your warehouse? Claim it back and get Mezzanine Floor Suppliers on the case.How do mezzanine floor manufacturers transform indoor areas?Mezzanine Floor Suppliers are well equipped to help you reclaim all that space that's going to waste. The systems designed by mezzanine floor suppliers consist of floor support columns, main support beams and secondary deck beams topped off with tongue and groove particle board decking.
The standard of the flooring that is manufactured by Mezzanine Floor Suppliers is of unquestionable quality, it's tough, durable and very hard wearing. All systems designed and built by Mezzanine Floor Suppliers are intended to provide you with many years of service.Ask for a quote from Mezzanine Floor Suppliers and they'll visit your site, conduct a survey and custom create a flooring scheme that's ideal for your individual circumstances.Think of the benefits of approaching mezzanine floor manufacturers.
2012年11月12日星期一
US Manufacturers Get Boost From Overseas Customers
A few years ago, Signature Systems Group, which makes portable flooring and fencing products, had $10 million in annual sales and only sold its products in the U.S.Now, more than half of the Bronx, N.Y., company's customers are overseas, annual sales have reached $70 million and the company has quadrupled its work force.During the opening ceremonies of this summer's London Olympics, Elton John even performed on one of Signature Systems Group's floors.
"I could see the floor," said Arnon Rosan, CEO of Signature Systems Group. "I know they put stuff on top of it but I could always see where the floor was. It was exciting."But what's truly exciting is the comeback that companies like Signature Systems Group are experiencing.When Buying Laminate Flooring for Your Ottawa Home.The Boston Consulting Group estimated last year that as many as 3 million new American jobs would be created by 2020. Now, it's bumped that number to as many as 5 million jobs.
For the first time since the 1930s, U.S. manufacturers have an advantage in exports.With the most productive workers in the world, U.S. labor is now 20 percent to 45 percent cheaper than foreign competitors. New technologies like fracking are unlocking energy reserves and pushing down energy costs. Even shipping from U.S. ports is cheaper."The container ships are coming to the U.S. full," said the Boston Consulting Group's Hal Sirkin. "Those containers have to go back anyway, so the U.S. is able to put goods in that container and the shipping companies don't charge them that much more."
"I could see the floor," said Arnon Rosan, CEO of Signature Systems Group. "I know they put stuff on top of it but I could always see where the floor was. It was exciting."But what's truly exciting is the comeback that companies like Signature Systems Group are experiencing.When Buying Laminate Flooring for Your Ottawa Home.The Boston Consulting Group estimated last year that as many as 3 million new American jobs would be created by 2020. Now, it's bumped that number to as many as 5 million jobs.
For the first time since the 1930s, U.S. manufacturers have an advantage in exports.With the most productive workers in the world, U.S. labor is now 20 percent to 45 percent cheaper than foreign competitors. New technologies like fracking are unlocking energy reserves and pushing down energy costs. Even shipping from U.S. ports is cheaper."The container ships are coming to the U.S. full," said the Boston Consulting Group's Hal Sirkin. "Those containers have to go back anyway, so the U.S. is able to put goods in that container and the shipping companies don't charge them that much more."
2012年11月7日星期三
When Buying Laminate Flooring for Your Ottawa Home
Laminate flooring, which imitates the look of the traditional wood, is often chosen for its lasting durability and ease of installation. At first glance, one can hardly tell the difference between the laminate and hardwood flooring. But, the natural looking wood grain pattern is actually a thin layer of decorating paper that is placed beneath a protective film on a high density backing board. The information below will highlight some of the factors to consider when buying laminate flooring Ottawa solutions.
Laminate flooring is available in a variety of wood, ceramic and stone effects. Most homeowners choose the laminate planks because they offer a durable high gloss finish, ease of maintenance and can maintain their natural beauty much longer than many other materials. However, there are several things that you should take into consideration before buying laminate flooring Ottawa solutions.Some of the main factors include the price, use, colors of your home décor, style, measurement, warranties, and AC ratings. Let's look at some of these factors:
When making laminate flooring with a high gloss finish, the manufacturers will add a photographic appliqué of the chosen wood grain, stone or tile pattern to the top surface of each plank and then seal it under a clear, tough coat. The experts usually add the photographic images in accurate levels so that it's difficult to recognize the difference between the laminated and hardwood flooring. The laminate floor, unlike the hardwood options, requires no sanding, polishing, waxing and resealing to maintain its natural beauty.
Laminate flooring is available in a variety of wood, ceramic and stone effects. Most homeowners choose the laminate planks because they offer a durable high gloss finish, ease of maintenance and can maintain their natural beauty much longer than many other materials. However, there are several things that you should take into consideration before buying laminate flooring Ottawa solutions.Some of the main factors include the price, use, colors of your home décor, style, measurement, warranties, and AC ratings. Let's look at some of these factors:
When making laminate flooring with a high gloss finish, the manufacturers will add a photographic appliqué of the chosen wood grain, stone or tile pattern to the top surface of each plank and then seal it under a clear, tough coat. The experts usually add the photographic images in accurate levels so that it's difficult to recognize the difference between the laminated and hardwood flooring. The laminate floor, unlike the hardwood options, requires no sanding, polishing, waxing and resealing to maintain its natural beauty.
2012年11月6日星期二
Your Lifetimes Worth Of Investment For Your Home
Solid hardwood floors have two types: unfinished and pre-finished. Unfinished wood flooring are more expensive and needs instant sanding, optional staining, and sealing upon installation. You will need for up to 2 days before the sealant dries. Unfinished wood flooring can be sealed and stained depending on your preferences. Pre-finished hardwood flooring, on the other hand, need no sanding and finishing and you can easily install eat upon purchase, thus, saving you a lot of time.
With proper maintenance and care, your hardwood flooring will age with grace and an even enhanced beauty, thus, providing your home the touch of class that it is looking for.There are three types of hard wood flooring existing in the market today, with varieties like strip, plank, and parquet. Each variety has its own features that sets it apart from the rest.There are also solid hardwood flooring and engineered hardwood flooring for you to choose from. List of Laminate Flooring Manufacturers.
Solid hardwood, though, is not ideal for damp areas, as oppose to engineered wood flooring that can be installed on basements and bathrooms.Then, there is laminate wood flooring which is actually not a real wood. It is composed of a thin, top layer of resin-filled sheet on top of a wood-chip composite. Taking a closer look on it, it doesnt show signs of being a wood. Instead, you will observe that it is rather a thick paper. The advantages of laminate floor include its scratch resistant features that work well on moistened areas, like CRs and kitchens. It is also easy to install.
With proper maintenance and care, your hardwood flooring will age with grace and an even enhanced beauty, thus, providing your home the touch of class that it is looking for.There are three types of hard wood flooring existing in the market today, with varieties like strip, plank, and parquet. Each variety has its own features that sets it apart from the rest.There are also solid hardwood flooring and engineered hardwood flooring for you to choose from. List of Laminate Flooring Manufacturers.
Solid hardwood, though, is not ideal for damp areas, as oppose to engineered wood flooring that can be installed on basements and bathrooms.Then, there is laminate wood flooring which is actually not a real wood. It is composed of a thin, top layer of resin-filled sheet on top of a wood-chip composite. Taking a closer look on it, it doesnt show signs of being a wood. Instead, you will observe that it is rather a thick paper. The advantages of laminate floor include its scratch resistant features that work well on moistened areas, like CRs and kitchens. It is also easy to install.
2012年11月1日星期四
List of Laminate Flooring Manufacturers
Shaw laminate floors can be installed without the use of glue, thanks to a locking installation system. SilentStep, a special underlayment, helps to reduce sounds made by walking on Shaw Floors. Shaw laminates come in light, medium and dark shades and are made to resemble wood and stone.
DuPont produces laminate floors that look like wood, tile or stone. They are available at Home Depot stores. Although many people prefer traditional woods such as oak and maple, DuPont also offers more exotic laminates. DuPont uses a technology called MicroBevel to make its laminate floors look and feel more like natural materials.
Wilsonart laminate flooring is divided into four collections, called Classic, Estate Plus, Red Label and Professional Studio. Classic focuses on traditional types of wood laminates. Estate Plus boasts heavy-duty layers for durability. Red Label is created to resemble specific and distinct styles. Professional Studio mixes different styles with enhanced durability. Wilsonart floors are made in planks and tiles to fit well in any room.
DuPont produces laminate floors that look like wood, tile or stone. They are available at Home Depot stores. Although many people prefer traditional woods such as oak and maple, DuPont also offers more exotic laminates. DuPont uses a technology called MicroBevel to make its laminate floors look and feel more like natural materials.
Wilsonart laminate flooring is divided into four collections, called Classic, Estate Plus, Red Label and Professional Studio. Classic focuses on traditional types of wood laminates. Estate Plus boasts heavy-duty layers for durability. Red Label is created to resemble specific and distinct styles. Professional Studio mixes different styles with enhanced durability. Wilsonart floors are made in planks and tiles to fit well in any room.
2012年10月29日星期一
Tessera Mix random lay tiles by Forbo Flooring
As a random lay tile proposition, tessera mix can be laid in a completely unsystematic fashion. It still creates a seamless appearance once installed as the soft geometric shapes are broken and joined randomly creating the final design.Expensive Hardwood Flooring the Ultimate Luxury.This tile can be used either on its own or combined together with other modular Forbo textile or resilient ranges to create a beautiful and unique flooring installation.
Designed according to Forbo's green design principles, Mix is manufactured in the UK using advanced 'infinity' tufting technology, which provides the tiles durability, high functionality and resistance capacity towards frequent, heavy footfall and wheeled traffic. Using dyed yarns solution, it ensures long lasting colour fastness and resistance to fading. The batchless tile is also easy-to-install as there is no need to calculate sized areas, which also saves time.
As it is a random lay tile, fitting waste can be kept to an absolute minimum less than 2% due to the fact that every off-cut can be used, while speed of installation is increased as there are no directional rules to follow and no need to check the pile direction. Mix also has the added advantage that batches can be combined over time, without spoiling the overall effect.
Designed according to Forbo's green design principles, Mix is manufactured in the UK using advanced 'infinity' tufting technology, which provides the tiles durability, high functionality and resistance capacity towards frequent, heavy footfall and wheeled traffic. Using dyed yarns solution, it ensures long lasting colour fastness and resistance to fading. The batchless tile is also easy-to-install as there is no need to calculate sized areas, which also saves time.
As it is a random lay tile, fitting waste can be kept to an absolute minimum less than 2% due to the fact that every off-cut can be used, while speed of installation is increased as there are no directional rules to follow and no need to check the pile direction. Mix also has the added advantage that batches can be combined over time, without spoiling the overall effect.
2012年10月24日星期三
Expensive Hardwood Flooring the Ultimate Luxury
A lot hardwood floorings are specially manufactured keeping in view the specifications about the places they are made for and how will be the flooring used. The top surface and the thickness of hardwood flooring vary from type to type and this is to keep it according to a special need. You can consult a manufacturer if you have no idea that which kind of flooring will be best for your place.
They will guide you to the option and all you will have to do is make the selection of colorand physical appearance of the flooring. Different shades are given to flooring so that it can be made attractive and these dissimilarshades can be used in combinations to make specific pattern. These all options have no parallel in any other kind of flooring because it is impossible to use a single material in so many different ways. Expensive hardwood floorings are getting very common as they are made to be used for a very long time.
Once you have installed them at your place then you have nothing to worry about. You will be having no issues about your flooring as they never get damaged or fade, because the modern techniques of manufacturing have allowed the manufacturers to add such type of chemical agents which keep the original look of wood but they never let any kind of moisture to penetrate in the flooring. These all treatments allow the flooring to keep its original state forever, until something severe happens. In case of someproblem you can easily get your damaged part of flooring replaced.
They will guide you to the option and all you will have to do is make the selection of colorand physical appearance of the flooring. Different shades are given to flooring so that it can be made attractive and these dissimilarshades can be used in combinations to make specific pattern. These all options have no parallel in any other kind of flooring because it is impossible to use a single material in so many different ways. Expensive hardwood floorings are getting very common as they are made to be used for a very long time.
Once you have installed them at your place then you have nothing to worry about. You will be having no issues about your flooring as they never get damaged or fade, because the modern techniques of manufacturing have allowed the manufacturers to add such type of chemical agents which keep the original look of wood but they never let any kind of moisture to penetrate in the flooring. These all treatments allow the flooring to keep its original state forever, until something severe happens. In case of someproblem you can easily get your damaged part of flooring replaced.
2012年10月22日星期一
TransDigm Group Stock Rises As Buyouts Are Paying Off
But over the last year or so the company has stepped up its buyout pace with a series of big and small deals that have added everything from temperature systems and flight test equipment to air bags, seat belts and lavatory flooring.Since August 2011, TransDigm has spent more than $1.1 billion on four buyouts.Factors to Consider About Hardwood Flooring .The latest came in September, when the company dished out $35 million to acquire Aero-Instruments, a Cleveland-based supplier of air data sensors, flight test equipment and other gear.
The biggest deal, which closed in February, was TransDigm's buy of Phoenix-based AmSafe Global Holdings for $750 million. AmSafe is best known for its proprietary aviation passenger seat belts and air bags. Its products are installed on more than 90% of the aircraft produced globally.The AmSafe acquisition was a particularly expensive one for TransDigm, which didn't pass the $1 billion mark in annual revenue until fiscal year 2011.Still, it's the kind of deal that has helped TransDigm establish a leading position in many aircraft parts markets, watchers say.
Moreover, AmSafe has a leading position in its niche market. In a recent report, Zacks Equity Research noted that AmSafe "is the only company to have a seat belt air bag system installed worldwide on both commercial transport and general aviation aircraft."That same report also praised the Aero-Instruments deal. Zacks called Aero "a strategic fit for TransDigm," citing the fact that 56% of Aero's net sales come from the aftermarket, mainly from the commercial and military sectors.
The biggest deal, which closed in February, was TransDigm's buy of Phoenix-based AmSafe Global Holdings for $750 million. AmSafe is best known for its proprietary aviation passenger seat belts and air bags. Its products are installed on more than 90% of the aircraft produced globally.The AmSafe acquisition was a particularly expensive one for TransDigm, which didn't pass the $1 billion mark in annual revenue until fiscal year 2011.Still, it's the kind of deal that has helped TransDigm establish a leading position in many aircraft parts markets, watchers say.
Moreover, AmSafe has a leading position in its niche market. In a recent report, Zacks Equity Research noted that AmSafe "is the only company to have a seat belt air bag system installed worldwide on both commercial transport and general aviation aircraft."That same report also praised the Aero-Instruments deal. Zacks called Aero "a strategic fit for TransDigm," citing the fact that 56% of Aero's net sales come from the aftermarket, mainly from the commercial and military sectors.
2012年10月18日星期四
Factors to Consider About Hardwood Flooring
From elegant honey tones of Teak to exotic Cherry or rich Oak, hardwood flooring has almost all options that can fit nearly every style and budget. For instance, Teak flooring is a good option for this timber’s weather proof, pest and termite resistance and extreme durability. More so, interior as well as exterior teak flooring can last for decades even when it is unfinished. As for looks, teak is itself brownish, but when exposed to direct sunlight, it looks darkish. Its adaption quality with the settings is unique.
Oak flooring is also commendable in the similar way while Cherry flooring can claim to be much more elitist. But, whichever flooring material you use, make sure you have consulted a hardwood flooring expert as to what area you should have their covering and what area you should leave out of the flooring plan. Spaces can be various and hardwood flooring size would also vary according to the space to be covered.
A large space like a boardroom can be patterned in different way. For instance, checkered tile looks or block pattern among many other varieties can be suitable for a large space. Decide what timber would look better and last for longer years while traffic that would walk around the floor area needs also to be taken into account.
Oak flooring is also commendable in the similar way while Cherry flooring can claim to be much more elitist. But, whichever flooring material you use, make sure you have consulted a hardwood flooring expert as to what area you should have their covering and what area you should leave out of the flooring plan. Spaces can be various and hardwood flooring size would also vary according to the space to be covered.
A large space like a boardroom can be patterned in different way. For instance, checkered tile looks or block pattern among many other varieties can be suitable for a large space. Decide what timber would look better and last for longer years while traffic that would walk around the floor area needs also to be taken into account.
2012年10月16日星期二
Announces Bid to Acquire Harper Brush Works
The Company announced it has executed an asset purchase agreement ("APA") with Harper Brush Works, Inc. ("Harper Brush") as an initial "stalking horse bid" for substantially all of the assets of Harper Brush.Harper Brush is a 112-year-old manufacturer and distributor of quality cleaning products headquartered in Fairfield, Iowa.The company's core products include brushes, push brooms, mops, buckets, dust pans, house wares, long-handled cleaning tools, microfiber/dusting tools, and eco-friendly cleaning products.
Flooring OptiVirginia Beach Homeons for Your.On October 1, 2012 Harper Brush filed motions with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Iowa seeking orders to approve the APA for the Company to purchase substantially all of its assets under section 363 of Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, and to approve the auction and bidding procedures.
Under the APA, the Company would acquire all of Harper Brush's real estate, inventory, intellectual property and other assets for approximately $2.2 million. The auction is to be held in case other potential buyers present proposals and is expected to occur over the next 45 days. Closing of the transactions contemplated under the APA is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and to court approval, which may not occur.
Flooring OptiVirginia Beach Homeons for Your.On October 1, 2012 Harper Brush filed motions with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Iowa seeking orders to approve the APA for the Company to purchase substantially all of its assets under section 363 of Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, and to approve the auction and bidding procedures.
Under the APA, the Company would acquire all of Harper Brush's real estate, inventory, intellectual property and other assets for approximately $2.2 million. The auction is to be held in case other potential buyers present proposals and is expected to occur over the next 45 days. Closing of the transactions contemplated under the APA is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and to court approval, which may not occur.
2012年10月11日星期四
Flooring OptiVirginia Beach Homeons for Your
Because hardwood flooring is sensitive to moisture and humidity, it's typically not the best choice for a full bathroom. A good quality broom is usually all that is needed for routine hardwood floor cleaning, but deeper cleaning requires a professional wood flooring cleaning product recommended by your flooring retailer. These products remove spills and stains without dulling the finish of your wood floor.
It also is a good flooring choice to increase the value of a Virginia Beach home. Although ceramic tiles may chip, they are considered to be durable and long-lasting. Ceramic tile flooring can be cold in the winter months, but can be remedied with under tile radiant heating or by simple area rugs. Using the recommended manufacturer's cleaning product, ceramic floors should be cleaned with a damp mop regularly. When the grout is no longer able to become cleaned, ceramic tile flooring can be re-grouted, making it look brand new.
Bamboo, cork and linoleum are great green choices for flooring for the environmentally-conscious Virginia Beach homeowner. Considered similar in look-and-feel to traditional hardwood, bamboo flooring is durable and available in a wide variety of colors and styles. Since bamboo has the ability to replenish and sustain itself rather quickly, it receives accolades from conservationists.
It also is a good flooring choice to increase the value of a Virginia Beach home. Although ceramic tiles may chip, they are considered to be durable and long-lasting. Ceramic tile flooring can be cold in the winter months, but can be remedied with under tile radiant heating or by simple area rugs. Using the recommended manufacturer's cleaning product, ceramic floors should be cleaned with a damp mop regularly. When the grout is no longer able to become cleaned, ceramic tile flooring can be re-grouted, making it look brand new.
Bamboo, cork and linoleum are great green choices for flooring for the environmentally-conscious Virginia Beach homeowner. Considered similar in look-and-feel to traditional hardwood, bamboo flooring is durable and available in a wide variety of colors and styles. Since bamboo has the ability to replenish and sustain itself rather quickly, it receives accolades from conservationists.
2012年10月9日星期二
Mullican Names Gordillo West Coast Sales Manager
Gordillo will promote Mullican's products to distributors in California, Washington State, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon and Hawaii. He is based in Brentwood, Calif., and has more than 27 years of experience in the wood flooring industry, including several executive positions. Gordillo began his wood flooring career working as a flooring installer and refinisher for The Floor Junction.
In 1994 he became technical services manager with oversight of North America, Asia and Australia for a major Swedish flooring manufacturer, and he has also held senior management positions with two major flooring distributors in Northern California. Educating people on how to shop for flooring since we are known for our quality and superior service, sometimes we are perceived as higher priced. You would be pleasantly surprised to find we cost you less. We guarantee it.
We offer free measures and will refund any other store's measure fee if you purchase from us. The energy efficient principles of a radiant floor heating system are not a mystery to any of us.You will love your new floor or we'll replace it free, including labor. Now available is The Healthier Living Flooring Installation System that offers a superior level of care and health benefits which minimize allergens, dust, mold and odors on your installation.
2012年9月28日星期五
The energy efficient principles of a radiant floor heating system are not a mystery to any of us
There are many people who come up with the question "why should I install a radiant floor heating system in my home". Well, the reason behind this is not restricted to one. However, before you take up any step you need to first determine what kind of floor heating works best for your home. Generally speaking, there are three kinds of radiant floor heat namely electric radiant floors, radiant air floors and hot water radiant floors. Hot water radiant floor systems are believed to be the most popular as well as cost effective heating systems.
It is extremely cost effective when compared with forced air heating. This implies that you can save enough money when it comes to paying your utility bills. The electronic time control features allows you to heat when and where you want.With no grilles, grates and ducts showing, you can certainly give your home a new look with a radiant heat system.The radiant heat system is extremely clean and you'll find no noisy fans blasting when it comes to operating this system.
You can now add mega resale value to your house and that too overnight with the help of a radiant heat system. Radiant floor heating system adds greater resale value to your home. You are sure not to get disappointed with this heat system...never in your life you would have experienced such toasty comfort level but now with the advent of the radiant flooring heat system everything seems possible.
2012年9月25日星期二
Laminate Flooring And Discount Carpet Sale During Website Development
Dallas Flooring Warehouse announces massive flooring blowout sale on handscraped laminate flooring, frieze carpet, finish in place solid hardwood nail down flooring and ceramic tile for Dallas Fort Worth residents and businesses. Manufacturers and distributors consider it a custom product.Dallas Flooring Warehouse caters to builders, commercial developers and homeowners to deliver flooring at ultra deep discounted wholesale prices.
They carry a wide array of hardwood flooring brands including Anderson, Armstrong, Bela Cera, Bruce, Elbrus, Hartco, Johnson, LM Flooring, Mannington, Max Windsor, Mirage, Mullican, Nature Flooring, Toscana, and Texas Traditions. Carpeting selections include Beauliou, Couristan, Dixie, Fabrica, Kane, Masland, Shaw and Tufftex. In addition to hardwood and carpet they also have a large inventory or laminate flooring including Armstrong, Bela Cera, Decor Toscana, Faus Floor and Quick Step.
Dallas Flooring Warehouse spokesman, and flooring discounter, Christopher Oliver, says, "Dallas Flooring Warehouse has the lowest prices in the metroplex because of our massive buying power and multimillion dollar on-site inventory. Nobody can touch our prices, our quality or service. We are celebrating the development of our new website with a carpet and laminate flooring blowout sale for our Dallas customers."
They carry a wide array of hardwood flooring brands including Anderson, Armstrong, Bela Cera, Bruce, Elbrus, Hartco, Johnson, LM Flooring, Mannington, Max Windsor, Mirage, Mullican, Nature Flooring, Toscana, and Texas Traditions. Carpeting selections include Beauliou, Couristan, Dixie, Fabrica, Kane, Masland, Shaw and Tufftex. In addition to hardwood and carpet they also have a large inventory or laminate flooring including Armstrong, Bela Cera, Decor Toscana, Faus Floor and Quick Step.
Dallas Flooring Warehouse spokesman, and flooring discounter, Christopher Oliver, says, "Dallas Flooring Warehouse has the lowest prices in the metroplex because of our massive buying power and multimillion dollar on-site inventory. Nobody can touch our prices, our quality or service. We are celebrating the development of our new website with a carpet and laminate flooring blowout sale for our Dallas customers."
2012年9月19日星期三
Manufacturers and distributors consider it a custom product
Engineered and solid wide plank flooring, on the other hand, have a few differences. While engineered products are better for below-grade areas, understand that the planks, in terms of size, have some restrictions. Although wider, engineered planks typically do not exceed 48 inches in length. Coupled with the greater width is a thicker wear layer, however.
Because wide plank flooring is seeing its popularity start to grow only recently, only a handful of brands carry it. Award, for instance, specializes in wide plank hardwood, offering smooth, hand-scraped, solid, and engineered options. Homerwood, as well, specializes in it; this brand, however, originally only offered wide plank flooring but later expanded it to include standard hardwood.
For an overall authentic rustic character, this flooring captures the look and design. But, covering a floor entirely in wider planks is not the only option for this hardwood. With its popularity comes use in random length and random width flooring, both amalgamations of variable-sized planks. Random length floors range up to 16 feet long, while random width consists of boards three to seven inches wide.
Because wide plank flooring is seeing its popularity start to grow only recently, only a handful of brands carry it. Award, for instance, specializes in wide plank hardwood, offering smooth, hand-scraped, solid, and engineered options. Homerwood, as well, specializes in it; this brand, however, originally only offered wide plank flooring but later expanded it to include standard hardwood.
For an overall authentic rustic character, this flooring captures the look and design. But, covering a floor entirely in wider planks is not the only option for this hardwood. With its popularity comes use in random length and random width flooring, both amalgamations of variable-sized planks. Random length floors range up to 16 feet long, while random width consists of boards three to seven inches wide.
2012年9月18日星期二
Premier Manufacturer Updates Engineered Flooring
"We've made the change because the name 'Goodwin Heart Pine' was very limiting," explains Carol Goodwin. "We have a new line of engineered flooring and are offering additional fine wood species, so we dropped Heart Pine from the name and decided to become known simply as 'Goodwin Company.'"The announcement comes on the eve of George Goodwin's birthday. One goal he set was to update his company's brand before he turned another year older.
"Our current customers know what we offer and understand the exceptional quality of our work," says George Goodwin. "We've worked hard to earn a reputation in the industry as a 'luxury' brand, and now we are identifying ourselves as such."The company specializes in recovering quality logs (hundreds of years old) from river bottoms and transforming them into the highest quality heart pine flooring available. Not all heart pine is "all heart" – which is what distinguishes Goodwin Company from many of its competitors.
According to Carol Goodwin, "We've had a great 36 years in business, and we're excited to embark on this next chapter."Owners George and Carol Goodwin founded the business in 1976, The good quality also lies using the factor which has since become the country's premier manufacturer for reclaimed and river-recovered hardwood flooring and the preferred choice of many architects, designers, builders and homeowners.
"Our current customers know what we offer and understand the exceptional quality of our work," says George Goodwin. "We've worked hard to earn a reputation in the industry as a 'luxury' brand, and now we are identifying ourselves as such."The company specializes in recovering quality logs (hundreds of years old) from river bottoms and transforming them into the highest quality heart pine flooring available. Not all heart pine is "all heart" – which is what distinguishes Goodwin Company from many of its competitors.
According to Carol Goodwin, "We've had a great 36 years in business, and we're excited to embark on this next chapter."Owners George and Carol Goodwin founded the business in 1976, The good quality also lies using the factor which has since become the country's premier manufacturer for reclaimed and river-recovered hardwood flooring and the preferred choice of many architects, designers, builders and homeowners.
2012年9月13日星期四
The good quality also lies using the factor
The facet that provides good quality from the laminate flooring manufacturers impression and not only in his will be the set up aspect. The simpler it is to install the more accessible and looked for this floor is. As a way to simplify the method of installing the producer has thought of doing away with gluing as portion with the set up as that had higher possibilities in leading to a sloppy and much more timeconsuming set up.
The glue continues to be changed by a greater program according to locking tongues and clicking seems that let the installer realize that the planks or boards are in shape well collectively. This locking program helps make installing so simple regarding even inspire customers to put in the floor themselves and help save cash. The laminate flooring manufacturer may sell his merchandise collectively using a do it yourself kit which includes the equipment you will need within the installation as well as a guidebook with step by step directions simple to stick to.
Final although not least laminate flooring signifies to duplicate the physical appearance and sound of hardwood flooring therefore beside the factor the sound also counts as well as the laminate flooring manufacturer recommends the thicker laminate boards if youd like the enjoy the sound of seemingly stepping on real hardwood floor in your house.
The glue continues to be changed by a greater program according to locking tongues and clicking seems that let the installer realize that the planks or boards are in shape well collectively. This locking program helps make installing so simple regarding even inspire customers to put in the floor themselves and help save cash. The laminate flooring manufacturer may sell his merchandise collectively using a do it yourself kit which includes the equipment you will need within the installation as well as a guidebook with step by step directions simple to stick to.
Final although not least laminate flooring signifies to duplicate the physical appearance and sound of hardwood flooring therefore beside the factor the sound also counts as well as the laminate flooring manufacturer recommends the thicker laminate boards if youd like the enjoy the sound of seemingly stepping on real hardwood floor in your house.
2012年9月11日星期二
Armstrong World sells flooring distributor
Lancaster County building products manufacturer Armstrong World Industries Inc. has sold a flooring distribution company it acquired in a late-1990s transaction.Massachusetts-based distributors.Laminate flooring manufactures produce all shapes and sizes of the product. The Belknap White Group bought Patriot Flooring Supply Inc. from Armstrong in a transaction that closed Sept. 1, Armstrong said Wednesday. Armstrong declined to disclose the terms.
Patriot employs 65 people in Wilmington, Mass., and Pompton Plains, N.J., and serves the greater New England and New York regions, Armstrong said.By divesting itself of a distribution company, Armstrong can focus on its core business of manufacturing and marketing floors and ceilings, CEO Frank Ready said in a statement.Patriot will continue business as usual and will continue carrying Armstrong products, Armstrong spokeswoman Jennifer Johnson said.
Armstrong acquired Patriot in 1998 as part of its purchase of Triangle Pacific, Johnson said. That $1.15 billion deal gave Armstrong a cabinetry business and a major share of the U.S. hardwood floor market.Based in Manor Township, Armstrong is one of the world's largest manufacturers of floors, ceilings and other building products.
Patriot employs 65 people in Wilmington, Mass., and Pompton Plains, N.J., and serves the greater New England and New York regions, Armstrong said.By divesting itself of a distribution company, Armstrong can focus on its core business of manufacturing and marketing floors and ceilings, CEO Frank Ready said in a statement.Patriot will continue business as usual and will continue carrying Armstrong products, Armstrong spokeswoman Jennifer Johnson said.
Armstrong acquired Patriot in 1998 as part of its purchase of Triangle Pacific, Johnson said. That $1.15 billion deal gave Armstrong a cabinetry business and a major share of the U.S. hardwood floor market.Based in Manor Township, Armstrong is one of the world's largest manufacturers of floors, ceilings and other building products.
2012年9月5日星期三
Laminate flooring manufactures produce all shapes and sizes of the product
However, if you are a dealer, you need to make sure that you are getting good deals and this means that you should know which manufacturer is trustworthy. You can only know manufacturers well by researching on the prices of products. You will definitely find a difference of prices and you need to establish the reason for this. For example some products may be distributed at a very low price but, this might no mean that they are defective.
To know more about manufacturers, ask other people who have dealt with the companies and get a first hand feel of what their experience with them was. Remember, you are looking for a laminate flooring manufacturer who can be trusted to deliver the goods with the right quality at an affordable price in a convenient manner.
Manufacturers are constantly advertising themselves and you can check out their web sites to learn more on what they have to offer. Once you find the manufactures, you are ready to conduct business. One thing you should not forget is that they must have a valid trading license depending on the country they are based at. Make sure you see their documents before you start dealing with them. Manufacturers will continue to provide this wonderful product for our homes.
To know more about manufacturers, ask other people who have dealt with the companies and get a first hand feel of what their experience with them was. Remember, you are looking for a laminate flooring manufacturer who can be trusted to deliver the goods with the right quality at an affordable price in a convenient manner.
Manufacturers are constantly advertising themselves and you can check out their web sites to learn more on what they have to offer. Once you find the manufactures, you are ready to conduct business. One thing you should not forget is that they must have a valid trading license depending on the country they are based at. Make sure you see their documents before you start dealing with them. Manufacturers will continue to provide this wonderful product for our homes.
2012年9月3日星期一
The natural bamboo flooring available at our store
Synthetic flooring is reported to be filled with toxins and even though it does not harm adults directly it sure is a threat for kids. Engineered recycled flooring has introduced natural wood into flooring and now one can even get strand woven bamboo flooring for home. And EcoFusionFlooring is a hardwood floors manufacturer which has launched its catalog on natural bamboo flooring on the web.
We have been in the business for years and installed strand woven bamboo flooring in thousands of houses. Our flooring solutions are different from the synthetic ones and we only offer natural hardwood flooring made out of crushed wood and toxin-free compounds. The designs listed on the catalog on our website are crafted at our industry and we are an expert at engineered recycled flooring.said the General Manager at Your home with laminate flooring ideas.
The natural bamboo flooring available at our store in different color is highly popular among our clients who only like to use natural products for designing their home. The strand woven bamboo manufactured by us is stable, natural and can take wear and tear for years. Our online catalog now shows all the natural hardwood flooring that we are experts at. He continued.
We have been in the business for years and installed strand woven bamboo flooring in thousands of houses. Our flooring solutions are different from the synthetic ones and we only offer natural hardwood flooring made out of crushed wood and toxin-free compounds. The designs listed on the catalog on our website are crafted at our industry and we are an expert at engineered recycled flooring.said the General Manager at Your home with laminate flooring ideas.
The natural bamboo flooring available at our store in different color is highly popular among our clients who only like to use natural products for designing their home. The strand woven bamboo manufactured by us is stable, natural and can take wear and tear for years. Our online catalog now shows all the natural hardwood flooring that we are experts at. He continued.
2012年8月29日星期三
Your home with laminate flooring ideas
If you have a small room, you can go for narrow laminate flooring that generally comes in widths of 2 inches. This type of flooring visually enhances the size of a room, making it look relatively bigger.While buying composite laminate for flooring purpose, consider buying contrasting colors of the same laminate flooring. Go for a deep brown board for a darker floor, contrasting with a chestnut brown board.
In case of lighter floors, you can use a golden oak, contrasted with a lighter pine. Contrasting colors infuse texture and visual appeal to a room. On the other hand, wide laminate flooring is found to be perfect for larger rooms.This is done by using boards of at least 3 inches in width. These wider boards emphasize the open and airy feel of a larger space. As these boards are wide, you will need fewer of them, which will result in time and cost saving.
Laminate is undoubtedly the best material available for flooring purpose. Laminates come in different varieties such as decorative laminates, composite laminate, and high pressure laminate etc. Come and explore something new in your home with laminate flooring ideas.The best thing about laminate flooring is that it gives the appearance of hardwood without the cost or installation issues involved with hardwood flooring.
In case of lighter floors, you can use a golden oak, contrasted with a lighter pine. Contrasting colors infuse texture and visual appeal to a room. On the other hand, wide laminate flooring is found to be perfect for larger rooms.This is done by using boards of at least 3 inches in width. These wider boards emphasize the open and airy feel of a larger space. As these boards are wide, you will need fewer of them, which will result in time and cost saving.
Laminate is undoubtedly the best material available for flooring purpose. Laminates come in different varieties such as decorative laminates, composite laminate, and high pressure laminate etc. Come and explore something new in your home with laminate flooring ideas.The best thing about laminate flooring is that it gives the appearance of hardwood without the cost or installation issues involved with hardwood flooring.
2012年8月27日星期一
Are you revamping your home ?
Many of us want to choose different products but end up buying the same one which we used before. Do not go for the same old plastic flooring this time instead choose the strand woven bamboo flooring which will not only add a rustic look to your home but also be completely natural as if just carved out of the woods. Designed under the engineered recycled flooring the bamboo grass is put to pieces first and then put in shape to make it suitable for flooring.
The entire process takes months and no toxin compounds are used in the process which results in natural bamboo flooring which is safe for your kid too.You can also go online to find an expert hardwood floors manufacturer which offers engineered recycled flooring. Natural bamboo flooring is getting popular increasingly because of the trend which we discussed earlier.
The no-VOC product works with luxury vinyl tileplank.If you have already tried strand woven bamboo floors then you can also opt for poplar or any other hardwood flooring to keep the look at your home realistic and engaging. So choose hardwood or natural bamboo flooring online or from a regular store and make the most of the opportunity of designing the interiors of your home.
The entire process takes months and no toxin compounds are used in the process which results in natural bamboo flooring which is safe for your kid too.You can also go online to find an expert hardwood floors manufacturer which offers engineered recycled flooring. Natural bamboo flooring is getting popular increasingly because of the trend which we discussed earlier.
The no-VOC product works with luxury vinyl tileplank.If you have already tried strand woven bamboo floors then you can also opt for poplar or any other hardwood flooring to keep the look at your home realistic and engaging. So choose hardwood or natural bamboo flooring online or from a regular store and make the most of the opportunity of designing the interiors of your home.
2012年8月22日星期三
The no-VOC product works with luxury vinyl tileplank
The no-VOC product works with luxury vinyl tile/plank and multi-ply engineered plank hardwood flooring over approved substrates.Described as a "universal adhesive,” VersaStick enables contractors and builders to limit SKUs needed for multiple types of flooring installation. It spreads easily and has high initial tack and superior shear strength. Flooring may be installed up to 16 hours after initial drying if the area remains dust and dirt free.
The product is also made in the USA and will not harden in the container after opened and exposed to the atmosphere, the company said. Flooring comes in five main categories: hardwood, laminate, carpet, tile and vinyl. Within these categories, there are subsets of styles, color families, finishes, material compositions and textures, with their own characteristics and suitability for various uses.
Do you have pets or children? Laminate is easy to clean and more forgiving than tile, should a child take a tumble. Carpet, of course, is even softer — and has sound-muffling attributes as well as stain-resistant properties.It's beautiful and will probably last the lifetime of the home. The major advancement in hardwood is engineered wood, which fuses a hardwood veneer to a laminated base. It's more stable than hardwood and less likely to warp.
The product is also made in the USA and will not harden in the container after opened and exposed to the atmosphere, the company said. Flooring comes in five main categories: hardwood, laminate, carpet, tile and vinyl. Within these categories, there are subsets of styles, color families, finishes, material compositions and textures, with their own characteristics and suitability for various uses.
Do you have pets or children? Laminate is easy to clean and more forgiving than tile, should a child take a tumble. Carpet, of course, is even softer — and has sound-muffling attributes as well as stain-resistant properties.It's beautiful and will probably last the lifetime of the home. The major advancement in hardwood is engineered wood, which fuses a hardwood veneer to a laminated base. It's more stable than hardwood and less likely to warp.
2012年8月20日星期一
Moisture Problems Cause Floor Failure at University of Illinois
The $60 million LEED-certified Business Instructional Facility at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign opened in 2008, and by its third summer, the 7,700-square-foot wood floor in its central atrium was looking "like a topography map" due to buckling. After multiple repairs, university officials recently opted to replace the entire floor to the tune of $300,000.
Thermosoft Radiant Flooring Business a Bright Spot in Otherwise Difficult Housing Industry.The original ?-inch-thick "parquet-like" floor was recommended by architects Pelli Clarke Pelli, who designed the "BIF." A band of cork surrounded the old floor, but it couldn't absorb all the expansion. During the course of repairs, a large section of wood was even replaced with carpet to help relieve some of the pressure.
Inspections revealed the materials, construction and installation were sound. The source of the moisture was humidity, not a leaky utility pipe. To replace the old floor, officials chose a recycled plank floor comprising multiple species. The cost of the new floor was covered by private donations instead of state financing.
Thermosoft Radiant Flooring Business a Bright Spot in Otherwise Difficult Housing Industry.The original ?-inch-thick "parquet-like" floor was recommended by architects Pelli Clarke Pelli, who designed the "BIF." A band of cork surrounded the old floor, but it couldn't absorb all the expansion. During the course of repairs, a large section of wood was even replaced with carpet to help relieve some of the pressure.
Inspections revealed the materials, construction and installation were sound. The source of the moisture was humidity, not a leaky utility pipe. To replace the old floor, officials chose a recycled plank floor comprising multiple species. The cost of the new floor was covered by private donations instead of state financing.
2012年8月14日星期二
Thermosoft Radiant Flooring Business a Bright Spot in Otherwise Difficult Housing Industry
The most International Corporation, a leading USA manufacturer of electric radiant floor heating systems, moved its headquarters and manufacturing operations into a new 50,000 square foot facility located in the Corporate Woods of Vernon Hills, IL.The new company owned building provides ample room for housing Thermosoft's fully integrated production process including production lines dedicated to heating element extrusion, tile and stone floor heating system assembly and laminate and wood floor heating system assembly.
The new facility also provides expanded warehouse capacity for stocking underfloor warming systems and accessories including energy saving thermostats, installation tools and insulating underlayments. All of Thermosoft's underfloor heating products are ready for immediate shipment from stock.
Thermosoft is faring very well compared to many other companies in the building industry.
Thermosoft's rapidly growing electric radiant floor heating business participates heavily in the remodeling sector, particularly kitchens and baths, two segments that have remained healthy in the difficult economy. Whole house remodels, basements and room additions are other popular remodeling projects where radiant floor warming systems are often included to satisfy homeowner desire for upgraded amenities and energy saving solutions.
The new facility also provides expanded warehouse capacity for stocking underfloor warming systems and accessories including energy saving thermostats, installation tools and insulating underlayments. All of Thermosoft's underfloor heating products are ready for immediate shipment from stock.
Thermosoft is faring very well compared to many other companies in the building industry.
Thermosoft's rapidly growing electric radiant floor heating business participates heavily in the remodeling sector, particularly kitchens and baths, two segments that have remained healthy in the difficult economy. Whole house remodels, basements and room additions are other popular remodeling projects where radiant floor warming systems are often included to satisfy homeowner desire for upgraded amenities and energy saving solutions.
2012年8月13日星期一
Benefits of carpets versus flooring
The decision to choose floors or carpet for your home can be based purely on looks but if value is your main priority, knowledge of each wouldn't hurt.To start, hard wood floors come in two types: engineered and solid.Taylor Herron, Owner of Herron Carpet One, explains the difference."Your engineered is going to be a little tougher, little stronger. The core is different so it's going to be a little more resistant to damages."Staticworx Flooring Named to the 2012!
Another type of flooring is laminate, a print of hardwood that is laminated on to the core."So they're not actually hard wood but they have all the looks of a hardwood," Taylor said.Both have different benefits to consider. Laminates are cheaper, resists water, wear and fading and needs less maintenance over the years.On the other hand, hard wood is more durable and lasts longer.
There's also cork..just like wine bottle corks."They pop back out so if you set a desk something heavy on it, they pop back out within a week."And finally vinyl planks are the cheapest of them all."They're actually a vinyl made in a plank to look like a hard wood, more resilient than a laminate and won't swell like a hard wood."So what about carpets? Taylor recommends starting from the bottom up with padding.
Another type of flooring is laminate, a print of hardwood that is laminated on to the core."So they're not actually hard wood but they have all the looks of a hardwood," Taylor said.Both have different benefits to consider. Laminates are cheaper, resists water, wear and fading and needs less maintenance over the years.On the other hand, hard wood is more durable and lasts longer.
There's also cork..just like wine bottle corks."They pop back out so if you set a desk something heavy on it, they pop back out within a week."And finally vinyl planks are the cheapest of them all."They're actually a vinyl made in a plank to look like a hard wood, more resilient than a laminate and won't swell like a hard wood."So what about carpets? Taylor recommends starting from the bottom up with padding.
2012年8月9日星期四
Staticworx Flooring Named to the 2012
According to Staticworx founder and CEO Dave Long, as electronic devices decrease in size their circuit requirements increase (indicated by Moore's Law) greatly increasing the vulnerability of electronics to damage from electrostatic discharge. The broad-scale recognition of this phenomenon has been a driving force in the company's growth.
"We no longer need to tell designers and architects why static-free flooring is mandatory in critical environments like data centers, server rooms, R&D labs, and electronics manufacturing," Long says. Instead, Staticworx helps clients determine which type of flooring offers the best performance without exposing personnel to unnecessary risks.
Three years ago Long noticed most architectural specifications referenced incorrect electrical standards and outdated test methods; as a result, specifications are often written incorrectly, inadvertently putting people at risk. To help solve this problem, Staticworx focused on client education, developing their Staticworx YouTube channel and AIA lunch and learn programs to teach architects about electrostatic test methods, grounding standards, and best practice specification writing.
"We no longer need to tell designers and architects why static-free flooring is mandatory in critical environments like data centers, server rooms, R&D labs, and electronics manufacturing," Long says. Instead, Staticworx helps clients determine which type of flooring offers the best performance without exposing personnel to unnecessary risks.
Three years ago Long noticed most architectural specifications referenced incorrect electrical standards and outdated test methods; as a result, specifications are often written incorrectly, inadvertently putting people at risk. To help solve this problem, Staticworx focused on client education, developing their Staticworx YouTube channel and AIA lunch and learn programs to teach architects about electrostatic test methods, grounding standards, and best practice specification writing.
2012年8月7日星期二
Gibson Guitar Settles with DOJ in Lacey Violations Investigation
Gibson will pay a penalty amount of $300,000, as well as a community service payment of $50,000 to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to be used to promote the conservation, identification and propagation of protected tree species used in the musical instrument industry and the forests where those species are found. Gibson will also implement a compliance program designed to strengthen its compliance controls and procedures.
Additionally, Gibson will withdraw its claims to the wood seized in the course of the criminal investigation, including Madagascar ebony from shipments with a total invoice value of $261,844."As a result of this investigation and criminal enforcement agreement, Gibson has acknowledged that it failed to act on information that the Madagascar ebony it was purchasing may have violated laws intended to limit overharvesting and conserve valuable wood species from Madagascar, a country which has been severely impacted by deforestation,"said Assistant Attorney General Moreno in a release.
Carpet-Rite maintains a broad selection of hardwood flooring"Gibson has ceased acquisitions of wood species from Madagascar and recognizes its duty under the U.S. Lacey Act to guard against the acquisition of wood of illegal origin by verifying the circumstances of its harvest and export, which is good for American business and American consumers.”
Additionally, Gibson will withdraw its claims to the wood seized in the course of the criminal investigation, including Madagascar ebony from shipments with a total invoice value of $261,844."As a result of this investigation and criminal enforcement agreement, Gibson has acknowledged that it failed to act on information that the Madagascar ebony it was purchasing may have violated laws intended to limit overharvesting and conserve valuable wood species from Madagascar, a country which has been severely impacted by deforestation,"said Assistant Attorney General Moreno in a release.
Carpet-Rite maintains a broad selection of hardwood flooring"Gibson has ceased acquisitions of wood species from Madagascar and recognizes its duty under the U.S. Lacey Act to guard against the acquisition of wood of illegal origin by verifying the circumstances of its harvest and export, which is good for American business and American consumers.”
2012年8月2日星期四
Carpet-Rite maintains a broad selection of hardwood flooring
With over 400 hardwood flooring products on display in their Scottsdale Airpark Showroom, Carpet-Rite maintains a broad selection of hardwood flooring in all major categories from the world’s leading manufacturers. They also have over 500 carpet products on display with a large collection of patterns, plushes, berbers, multicolors, thick and thins, and friezes with more than 20 Mills represented. Carpet-Rite sells and installs a variety of Laminate flooring from leading manufacturers as well as custom Area Rugs in a variety of styles and colors.
Carpet-Rite experts have extensive remodel/new construction experience in everything from rentals to multi-million dollar properties. Their knowledgeable sales staff can provide accurate product information to help customers choose the right product for their home. Their installers are among the best in Phoenix with professionalism that ensures customers are comfortable having them in their home. Customers also enjoy free estimates and fast turnaround.
The hardwood flooring cleaner that most manufacturers recommend is Bona Kemi, which is widely distributed and can be purchased online. They also recommend never using floor wax with hardwood floors that have a urethane finish. Once hardwood floors begin to show wear, homeowners should consider a screen and recoat, which is the process of grinding down the floor’s polyurethane finish and applying fresh coats of urethane.
Carpet-Rite experts have extensive remodel/new construction experience in everything from rentals to multi-million dollar properties. Their knowledgeable sales staff can provide accurate product information to help customers choose the right product for their home. Their installers are among the best in Phoenix with professionalism that ensures customers are comfortable having them in their home. Customers also enjoy free estimates and fast turnaround.
The hardwood flooring cleaner that most manufacturers recommend is Bona Kemi, which is widely distributed and can be purchased online. They also recommend never using floor wax with hardwood floors that have a urethane finish. Once hardwood floors begin to show wear, homeowners should consider a screen and recoat, which is the process of grinding down the floor’s polyurethane finish and applying fresh coats of urethane.
2012年7月31日星期二
Upstate Plant Shutting Down, Putting Nearly 200 Jobs On The Line
An Upstate plant will shut down, putting nearly 200 jobs at risk.Mohawk Industries, a flooring manufacturer, says its Abbeville County facility will close as part of a realignment of its yarn operations.The company says the Calhoun Falls plant will be consolidated at Bennettsville in Marlboro County.The plant is expected to close by late September, when 190 employees will be offered career assistance.
Everything Old World is new again“Closing Calhoun Falls is necessary due to changes in our business,” says Jerry Hendrix, senior director of human resources. “Because we respect and value the exceptional men and women at Calhoun Falls, we explored every option before making this decision.”Additional jobs will be available in Bennettsville after equipment is relocated.
Stay away from real hardwood in the popular dark-stain colours, which will be no match for a large dog and will readily show scratches and footprints. If you are set on hardwood floors, go with a natural floor that has not been stained. Choose a style that has a prominent grain, such as oak. This way, the wood is the same colour all the way through and scratches will be less noticeable.
Everything Old World is new again“Closing Calhoun Falls is necessary due to changes in our business,” says Jerry Hendrix, senior director of human resources. “Because we respect and value the exceptional men and women at Calhoun Falls, we explored every option before making this decision.”Additional jobs will be available in Bennettsville after equipment is relocated.
Stay away from real hardwood in the popular dark-stain colours, which will be no match for a large dog and will readily show scratches and footprints. If you are set on hardwood floors, go with a natural floor that has not been stained. Choose a style that has a prominent grain, such as oak. This way, the wood is the same colour all the way through and scratches will be less noticeable.
2012年7月26日星期四
Everything Old World is new again
We may live in a new age, but we still clamor for old world styling in our homes. Today's interior design trends reflect our desire for looks that say "handcrafted" yet perform "high tech."Laminate flooring is an ideal marriage of the modern homeowner's love of authentic details and need for maximum durability.
"Homeowners today can have the timeless appeal of wood's look in laminate flooring products that offer superior durability, clean easily -- and install quickly, without glue," explains Claes Wennerth, president of laminate flooring manufacturer, Alloc, Inc. located in Racine, Wis. "This dual personality gives laminate flooring vast installation opportunities."
Wennerth says that Alloc, the first company to manufacture glue-less, mechanical locking laminate flooring, has seen consumers' tastes in design evolve. Ironically, as homeowners invest in more high technology items for their houses than ever before, they are demanding more Old World craftsmanship in their décor. When it comes to flooring options, families are hungrier than ever for the warm look of handcrafted wood -- yet they've been trained on a staple diet of durable, quick-install laminate.
"Homeowners today can have the timeless appeal of wood's look in laminate flooring products that offer superior durability, clean easily -- and install quickly, without glue," explains Claes Wennerth, president of laminate flooring manufacturer, Alloc, Inc. located in Racine, Wis. "This dual personality gives laminate flooring vast installation opportunities."
Wennerth says that Alloc, the first company to manufacture glue-less, mechanical locking laminate flooring, has seen consumers' tastes in design evolve. Ironically, as homeowners invest in more high technology items for their houses than ever before, they are demanding more Old World craftsmanship in their décor. When it comes to flooring options, families are hungrier than ever for the warm look of handcrafted wood -- yet they've been trained on a staple diet of durable, quick-install laminate.
2012年7月24日星期二
Airtight flooring key on Passivhaus retrofit
A semi-detached house in Warwickshire has become the second building in the UK to secure the Passivhaus certification for a refurbishment known as the EnerPhit standard.The design and specification of the flooring was key in achieving the standard. A combination of insulation and the installation of an airtight barrier helped cut the U-value of the flooring from around 2.5 to 0.1W/(m2K). Overall the refurbished home achieved an air leakage at +/- 50 Pa of just 0.57/hr, well within the 1/hr required under the EnerPhit standard.
The project in Wellesbourne was part of a pilot project looking at how the energy performance of a pair of 1955 Wimpey no-fines semi-detached homes could be improved through creating highly insulated, airtight buildings.Number 58 Elliott Drive was refurbished to Passivhaus standards and had new insulation in the floor, walls and floor as well as a MVHR system, solar PV tiles, gas central heating and low energy appliances. The affordable green retrofit project next door just had external insulation installed and air tightness was improved without the use of membranes or specialist tape.
Heritage Doors & Floors Brings its Range of Hardwood Products to UK.The foundations of the EnerPhit property were insulated both inside and out, with 200mm of insulation to reduce thermal bridging and thus heat loss through them.This meant that the original concrete floor was dug up and 200mm of insulation installed under a new slab. It would have been cheaper to keep the original floor in place but the floor build-up would have resulted in an unacceptable reduction in ceiling height. No insulation is installed in the floor of the affordable retrofit.
The project in Wellesbourne was part of a pilot project looking at how the energy performance of a pair of 1955 Wimpey no-fines semi-detached homes could be improved through creating highly insulated, airtight buildings.Number 58 Elliott Drive was refurbished to Passivhaus standards and had new insulation in the floor, walls and floor as well as a MVHR system, solar PV tiles, gas central heating and low energy appliances. The affordable green retrofit project next door just had external insulation installed and air tightness was improved without the use of membranes or specialist tape.
Heritage Doors & Floors Brings its Range of Hardwood Products to UK.The foundations of the EnerPhit property were insulated both inside and out, with 200mm of insulation to reduce thermal bridging and thus heat loss through them.This meant that the original concrete floor was dug up and 200mm of insulation installed under a new slab. It would have been cheaper to keep the original floor in place but the floor build-up would have resulted in an unacceptable reduction in ceiling height. No insulation is installed in the floor of the affordable retrofit.
2012年7月20日星期五
Heritage Doors & Floors Brings its Range of Hardwood Products to UK
English houses looking for super quality hardwood joinery service has the best resource available- Sheffield based Heritage Doors and Floors has announced that they are presenting clients with the best range of hardwood products in the UK market.The company is a leading manufacturer of hardwood external and internal products operating in the industry with more than 75 years of professional experience.
"Hardwood floor and decoration flaunt a unique appeal and with us you are getting the best manufacturing only that assures the perfect hardwood aristocracy in your house. It's our mission to support our customers with best possible hardwood product manufacturing at the industry leading rates", stated a spokesperson from the Sheffield Company.Heritage Doors and Floors informed of an extensive range of hardwood manufacturing. In addition to external-internal doors and flooring, the UK manufacturer is also providing for stairs parts, stairs & staircase cladding design and make.
"We involve almost every form of hardwood such as Maple, Cherry, Ash, Pine, Hemlock, howbeit, we hold a distinct specialization regarding the oak doors and oak floors", noted one of the company managers. Heritage stressed that they have oak flooring available in different prime, rustic and tavern grades while their oak door is offered in both standard and customized sizes.
"Hardwood floor and decoration flaunt a unique appeal and with us you are getting the best manufacturing only that assures the perfect hardwood aristocracy in your house. It's our mission to support our customers with best possible hardwood product manufacturing at the industry leading rates", stated a spokesperson from the Sheffield Company.Heritage Doors and Floors informed of an extensive range of hardwood manufacturing. In addition to external-internal doors and flooring, the UK manufacturer is also providing for stairs parts, stairs & staircase cladding design and make.
"We involve almost every form of hardwood such as Maple, Cherry, Ash, Pine, Hemlock, howbeit, we hold a distinct specialization regarding the oak doors and oak floors", noted one of the company managers. Heritage stressed that they have oak flooring available in different prime, rustic and tavern grades while their oak door is offered in both standard and customized sizes.
2012年7月18日星期三
Long time flooring company closes
A Leland-based residential Mezzanine Floor Manufacturers that dates back to the early 1900s – has closed, according to a voice recording Monday. "Regrettably, our lender, Sun Trust Bank, has in effect closed our operations,"the message said. "The Dean family is working to establish a new entity, Dean Wood International. We should be able to contact you about your interest.”
Calls left to Dean Woods International were not returned Monday afternoon.In August 2008, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to help restructure the firm’s debt and pay creditors. At the time of the filing, Dean Hardwoods owed numerous creditors, including more than $1.4 million to SunTrust Bank.It is thought laminate flooring appeals to householders looking to improve their home because it is less costly than real wood, and is a lot easier to clean than carpets. Some also believe it is more hygienic because dust and animal hairs from pets do not tend to stick to them.
Progression in printing technology and design has meant that laminate floors can now look more authentic, providing a multitude of colours and designs for householders to choose from.The sector will effectively hit 1.92 billion square metres in five years'time, according to a Global Industry Analysts Inc report. The research was designed to analyse current market trends within the global community.
Calls left to Dean Woods International were not returned Monday afternoon.In August 2008, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to help restructure the firm’s debt and pay creditors. At the time of the filing, Dean Hardwoods owed numerous creditors, including more than $1.4 million to SunTrust Bank.It is thought laminate flooring appeals to householders looking to improve their home because it is less costly than real wood, and is a lot easier to clean than carpets. Some also believe it is more hygienic because dust and animal hairs from pets do not tend to stick to them.
Progression in printing technology and design has meant that laminate floors can now look more authentic, providing a multitude of colours and designs for householders to choose from.The sector will effectively hit 1.92 billion square metres in five years'time, according to a Global Industry Analysts Inc report. The research was designed to analyse current market trends within the global community.
2012年7月12日星期四
Mezzanine Floor Manufacturers
We offer the very best in modular hard wall noise reduction as well as soft wall. The ultimate in flexibility, MWTI., LLC's Soft Wall sound absorption and sound barrier partition systems effectively reduce noise. With our hard wall we can totally eliminate all noise.MWTI.,LLC's have four categories of Pre-Assembled buildings for you to choose from - Portable Modular Quick Ship, Portable Modular Exterior Buildings, Showers and Restrooms and Housing and Dormitories.
Industrial Mezzanines's staff welcomes you to our web site--your premier source for mezzanine systems and components, Handrail, Stairs, Guardrail and Bollards.You will find our staff easy to work with and the most knowledgeable in the industry to take your project from conception to completion with the least amount of time consumption on your part.When considering Industrial Mezzanine systems, be sure to compare total system cost, material plus installation. If you are using an Industrial Mezzanines factory authorized installer, the labor cost is lower.
No matter how simple or complex your customer's projects our team will make you shine. We have manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America. Our distribution is through select dealers with a good product knowledge and business reputation in your local market. We encourage reputable dealers and manufactures agents to contact our business development department.
Industrial Mezzanines's staff welcomes you to our web site--your premier source for mezzanine systems and components, Handrail, Stairs, Guardrail and Bollards.You will find our staff easy to work with and the most knowledgeable in the industry to take your project from conception to completion with the least amount of time consumption on your part.When considering Industrial Mezzanine systems, be sure to compare total system cost, material plus installation. If you are using an Industrial Mezzanines factory authorized installer, the labor cost is lower.
No matter how simple or complex your customer's projects our team will make you shine. We have manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America. Our distribution is through select dealers with a good product knowledge and business reputation in your local market. We encourage reputable dealers and manufactures agents to contact our business development department.
2012年7月10日星期二
Laminate Flooring Predicted to Reach 1.9bn Square Feet by 2017
The global laminate flooring market has seen phenomenal growth over the last decade and now a report claims that it will reach an incredible 1.92 billion square metres by the year 2017.Donates Funds for International Disaster Relief.
The rise in popularity of laminate floors can be put down to a number of factors – from the low cost compared to real wood to the fact they are currently more fashionable than carpets and much easier to keep clean. Many people find laminate floors to be more hygienic too because they tend not to hold onto pet hairs and dust in the stubborn way that carpets do.
Advances in design and developments in printing technology have made laminate floors look more realistic than ever and this in turn is making them more desirable and popular. The high quality of the finish of laminate flooring such as the ones looks almost like real wood. Consumers can choose from a wide array of colours and designs – allowing them to obtain that luxurious wood look at a fraction of the price.
The rise in popularity of laminate floors can be put down to a number of factors – from the low cost compared to real wood to the fact they are currently more fashionable than carpets and much easier to keep clean. Many people find laminate floors to be more hygienic too because they tend not to hold onto pet hairs and dust in the stubborn way that carpets do.
Advances in design and developments in printing technology have made laminate floors look more realistic than ever and this in turn is making them more desirable and popular. The high quality of the finish of laminate flooring such as the ones looks almost like real wood. Consumers can choose from a wide array of colours and designs – allowing them to obtain that luxurious wood look at a fraction of the price.
2012年7月6日星期五
Donates Funds for International Disaster Relief
International humanitarian relief charity, ShelterBox USA partnered with national flooring retailer, Lumber Liquidators on a social media challenge, resulting in a $5,000 donation to help families made homeless by disasters.Following earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, conflict or other disasters, ShelterBox delivers emergency shelter and lifesaving equipment—boxes of aid, which contain a high-quality tent, water purification system, cook-stove, blankets and other essential tools to help a family rebuild their lives in the days, weeks or months that follow a disaster.
During Big ShelterBox Week, the organization’s annual awareness and fundraising week, Lumber Liquidators challenged the nonprofit to make 5,000 new friends—Twitter followers or Facebook likes—by the end of the week for a $5,000 donation.“Lumber Liquidators is proud to continue our support of ShelterBox and the work they do around the world, helping to provide shelter to families following disasters,” said Tom Sullivan, chairman and founder of Lumber Liquidators.
With the help of Lumber Liquidators, its volunteers and social media following, the organization reached its 5,000 goal just minutes before the campaign ended. “Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have proven to be very effective and efficient ways for us to communicate with stakeholders interested in disaster relief and our efforts to provide emergency shelter to families,” said Emily Sperling, ShelterBox USA president.
During Big ShelterBox Week, the organization’s annual awareness and fundraising week, Lumber Liquidators challenged the nonprofit to make 5,000 new friends—Twitter followers or Facebook likes—by the end of the week for a $5,000 donation.“Lumber Liquidators is proud to continue our support of ShelterBox and the work they do around the world, helping to provide shelter to families following disasters,” said Tom Sullivan, chairman and founder of Lumber Liquidators.
With the help of Lumber Liquidators, its volunteers and social media following, the organization reached its 5,000 goal just minutes before the campaign ended. “Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have proven to be very effective and efficient ways for us to communicate with stakeholders interested in disaster relief and our efforts to provide emergency shelter to families,” said Emily Sperling, ShelterBox USA president.
2012年7月4日星期三
Kids Learn Earth-Friendly Tips
The exhibit represents a modern 21st century home, designed with sustainable products and intelligent systems. Throughout the exhibit, children and adults are encouraged to consider how they can reduce their personal impact on the planet. The experiential exhibit highlights the very best in green residential design, including high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, whole-home automation systems, and products like hardwood floors and wood cabinets.
The hardwood floors are not just beautiful; they're also durable and long lasting. "This type of flooring from Armstrong allows people to enjoy wood's natural beauty,Shaw Industries Breaks Ground on New Nantong, China Manufacturing Facility while knowing it was derived from a carefully managed renewable resource," said Mara Villanueva-Heras, vice president, Marketing, Armstrong Residential Flooring.
As the world's largest hardwood flooring company and a manufacturer of wood cabinetry products, Armstrong has a vested interest in protecting the forests where the raw materials originate. "Our commitment to sustainability requires that we protect the communities where we extract, process and manufacture our wood products," said Villanueva-Heras.
The hardwood floors are not just beautiful; they're also durable and long lasting. "This type of flooring from Armstrong allows people to enjoy wood's natural beauty,Shaw Industries Breaks Ground on New Nantong, China Manufacturing Facility while knowing it was derived from a carefully managed renewable resource," said Mara Villanueva-Heras, vice president, Marketing, Armstrong Residential Flooring.
As the world's largest hardwood flooring company and a manufacturer of wood cabinetry products, Armstrong has a vested interest in protecting the forests where the raw materials originate. "Our commitment to sustainability requires that we protect the communities where we extract, process and manufacture our wood products," said Villanueva-Heras.
2012年6月28日星期四
Shaw Industries Breaks Ground on New Nantong, China Manufacturing Facility
Shaw Industries broke ground today on a 20,000-square meter carpet tile plant set to open in one year. Following on the heels of the May opening of Shaw Contract Group's third showroom in Asia, in Beijing, the new manufacturing facility will afford customers quicker access to a wider range of completely recyclable, PVC-free products.
The new facility marks a major investment for the company, and will employ the latest manufacturing technology. The plant is located 100 kilometers from Shanghai, close to highways and ports with access to other markets in Asia."With this investment in Asia, we are taking another step toward becoming a local brand across the globe," said Jeff Galloway, Director of Global Operations. "
In addition to continuing to work with our extensive dealer network across the continent, and opening showrooms or sales offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Singapore, manufacturing close to our customers will enable us to nimbly offer the widest array of products available immediately in the range of options that our customers expect - without waiting 6-12 weeks for shipping from the U.S."
The new facility marks a major investment for the company, and will employ the latest manufacturing technology. The plant is located 100 kilometers from Shanghai, close to highways and ports with access to other markets in Asia."With this investment in Asia, we are taking another step toward becoming a local brand across the globe," said Jeff Galloway, Director of Global Operations. "
In addition to continuing to work with our extensive dealer network across the continent, and opening showrooms or sales offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Singapore, manufacturing close to our customers will enable us to nimbly offer the widest array of products available immediately in the range of options that our customers expect - without waiting 6-12 weeks for shipping from the U.S."
2012年6月20日星期三
From Home to Office, Armstrong Flooring Shines in ADEX Awards
For those that prefer the look and feel of stone to wood, Armstrong's new Alterna Reserve premium groutable tile earned both an ADEX Gold and Silver. Alterna Reserve mimics the appearance of quartz, travertine stone and slate in three patterns, including Cuarzo,Win a $1,500 a Rebate with Mirage Floors. Classico Travertine and Moselle Valley. The luxury vinyl tile line is also available in 32 different variations so that home owners can find a style that complements the rest of the room's design.
Moving on to offices, stores and other places of work, Design Journal presented Armstrong Commercial Flooring with Silver, Gold and Platinum ADEX Awards for its Rejuventions sheet vinyl flooring line. With its realistic stone visuals, the Rejuventions Gaya product earned Silver, while Rejuventions Origami grabbed Gold thanks to its stylish homespun tweeds and vibrant ink accents. Receiving the highest praise was the Rejuventions Wood Envy product, which collected an ADEX Platinum for its unique wood-grain appearance.
Armstrong Commercial Flooring was also honored with an APEX Gold for its Natural Creations Flight Path luxury vinyl tile, which is particularly well suited for executive offices and upscale retail spaces. Featuring nest-like woven visuals, Flight Path is designed to offer businesses a durable, modern-looking floor that can easily be worked into irregular spaces with different tile combinations.
Moving on to offices, stores and other places of work, Design Journal presented Armstrong Commercial Flooring with Silver, Gold and Platinum ADEX Awards for its Rejuventions sheet vinyl flooring line. With its realistic stone visuals, the Rejuventions Gaya product earned Silver, while Rejuventions Origami grabbed Gold thanks to its stylish homespun tweeds and vibrant ink accents. Receiving the highest praise was the Rejuventions Wood Envy product, which collected an ADEX Platinum for its unique wood-grain appearance.
Armstrong Commercial Flooring was also honored with an APEX Gold for its Natural Creations Flight Path luxury vinyl tile, which is particularly well suited for executive offices and upscale retail spaces. Featuring nest-like woven visuals, Flight Path is designed to offer businesses a durable, modern-looking floor that can easily be worked into irregular spaces with different tile combinations.
2012年6月15日星期五
Win a $1,500 a Rebate with Mirage Floors
The Mirage Summer Contest will give consumers the opportunity to win one of five $1,500 rebates applicable toward the purchase of 400 sq. ft or more or Mirage flooring. To enter, consumers can simply visit a participating Maestro Mirage dealer and look for the QR code on the contest poster in the Mirage display. Scanning the QR code with a smart phone will bring them to the contest website, where they will be asked to fill out an entry form. No purchase is required to enter. Consumers have until September 1, 2012 to enter.
Mirage prefinished hardwood floors are synonymous with superior quality, beauty, and durability and guarantee product consistency, added value, and lifelong good looks. Mirage epitomizes attention to detail and the desire to create a product in perfect harmony with its environment. For nearly 30 years, Mirage has been committed to operating in an environmentally responsible manner in order to ensure sustainable development for current and future generations.
The most important test is how well the flooring will hold up through years of foot traffic. To simulate, a machine scrubs the flooring up to 500 times. Testers also evaluate how well the flooring resists stains and whether sharp objects will scratch it. And you don’t want the sun to fade your floor, so testers place flooring in a machine and expose it to ultraviolet rays. The Wicanders Corkcomfort ran into trouble.
Mirage prefinished hardwood floors are synonymous with superior quality, beauty, and durability and guarantee product consistency, added value, and lifelong good looks. Mirage epitomizes attention to detail and the desire to create a product in perfect harmony with its environment. For nearly 30 years, Mirage has been committed to operating in an environmentally responsible manner in order to ensure sustainable development for current and future generations.
The most important test is how well the flooring will hold up through years of foot traffic. To simulate, a machine scrubs the flooring up to 500 times. Testers also evaluate how well the flooring resists stains and whether sharp objects will scratch it. And you don’t want the sun to fade your floor, so testers place flooring in a machine and expose it to ultraviolet rays. The Wicanders Corkcomfort ran into trouble.
2012年6月14日星期四
Joinery manufacturer moves to bigger premises thanks to funding
A FAMILY-OWNED joinery manufacturer has moved into larger premises and won a contract with John Lewis, thanks to funding from a UK bank.MWC, based in Cirencester, has moved to a 54,000sq ft unit which will be the base to manufacture retail shop display equipment and to distribute its new, environmentally-friendly range of bamboo products.The products include flooring for John Lewis, which is being sold at 28 of its homeware stores across the UK.The company has moved to its new premises, in Swindon, with support from Clydesdale Bank's Gloucester Financial Solutions Centre (FSC).
MWC will retain its head office in Cirencester.It currently employs around 70 staff and is looking to recruit more for the joinery area of the business.Director Lisa Wooldridge, who works alongside her father, managing director David Bowers, and brother Jonathan Bowers, said this was an exciting time in the history of the company."It made business sense to move our manufacturing operation to one site because it is more efficient and we have made a number of financial savings," she said.
Furniture Manufacturing Relationships Build Growth."The new factory is big enough to cope with all the different strands of the business which now includes supplying a range of Moso bamboo flooring products to John Lewis."They have been really enthusiastic about the new range, which is now available in their stores, and we're starting to see orders coming through.John Cary, business partner at Clydesdale Bank's Gloucester FSC, said the company had entered the bamboo market at the right time.
MWC will retain its head office in Cirencester.It currently employs around 70 staff and is looking to recruit more for the joinery area of the business.Director Lisa Wooldridge, who works alongside her father, managing director David Bowers, and brother Jonathan Bowers, said this was an exciting time in the history of the company."It made business sense to move our manufacturing operation to one site because it is more efficient and we have made a number of financial savings," she said.
Furniture Manufacturing Relationships Build Growth."The new factory is big enough to cope with all the different strands of the business which now includes supplying a range of Moso bamboo flooring products to John Lewis."They have been really enthusiastic about the new range, which is now available in their stores, and we're starting to see orders coming through.John Cary, business partner at Clydesdale Bank's Gloucester FSC, said the company had entered the bamboo market at the right time.
2012年6月7日星期四
Furniture Manufacturing Relationships Build Growth
It is a strategy that has worked well for the Holly Springs, NC-based firm. Founded in 1995, OFM has had 17 continuous years of growth contracting with OEMs in Taiwan, China and Mexico for its products, says Abel Zalcberg, company founder and chairman of the board."In the beginning, it was a matter of balancing the dollars and costs," he says of the decision to import products and not produce domestically.That situation is slowly changing with the recent addition of OEMs in North Carolina to manufacture the company's new profile tables and tops for mesh base conference tables, says Blake Zalcberg, CEO. However, he adds, OFM continues to maintain close relationships with its foreign manufacturing partners.
"With the globalization of the economy, it's foolish to close any doors."OFM Inc.OFM stocks more than $4 million in finished goods inventory. The company has 33 product categories, with an estimated 3,600 SKUs available for next-day delivery. To ensure the manufacturing quality of the furniture and accessories, OFM implements strict control measures, both overseas and domestically. According to Blake, 5 to 10 percent of all product brought to OFM's 124,000-square-foot warehouse facility in North Carolina is routinely checked for overall quality, tolerance and consistency.
"The brand is OFM and we have exclusive rights for the items," Abel says of the company's strict standards for its products.OFM offers 33 categories of products, including: chairs, cubicles, tables, desks and accessories, as well as GREENGUARD certified items. According to Blake, an estimated 3,600 SKUs are maintained by the company."We proactively purchase product to ensure we have everything in stock," adds Barbara Zalcberg, president and co-founder.In determining the company's inventory, Abel says OFM has devised a purchasing formula based on the lead time on the water, plus the lead time for the manufacturer and usage for that period.
"With the globalization of the economy, it's foolish to close any doors."OFM Inc.OFM stocks more than $4 million in finished goods inventory. The company has 33 product categories, with an estimated 3,600 SKUs available for next-day delivery. To ensure the manufacturing quality of the furniture and accessories, OFM implements strict control measures, both overseas and domestically. According to Blake, 5 to 10 percent of all product brought to OFM's 124,000-square-foot warehouse facility in North Carolina is routinely checked for overall quality, tolerance and consistency.
"The brand is OFM and we have exclusive rights for the items," Abel says of the company's strict standards for its products.OFM offers 33 categories of products, including: chairs, cubicles, tables, desks and accessories, as well as GREENGUARD certified items. According to Blake, an estimated 3,600 SKUs are maintained by the company."We proactively purchase product to ensure we have everything in stock," adds Barbara Zalcberg, president and co-founder.In determining the company's inventory, Abel says OFM has devised a purchasing formula based on the lead time on the water, plus the lead time for the manufacturer and usage for that period.
2012年6月6日星期三
NEOCON To Feature Showrooms From 20 Exhibiting Companies
“The overall theme and guiding force in the marketing and promotion of this year's show is ‘Think Big.' NeoCon is a mecca, a destination and place where big ideas come to life. We're certainly challenging ourselves to think big as we develop show components and programming that appeal to an international audience,” said Mark Falanga, MMPI president and CEO.Ways engineered hardwood floors are manufactured. “We are thrilled to welcome the world to Chicago and look forward to working with our international manufacturers and attendees.”
The Merchandise Mart's permanent showrooms feature a vast array of International manufactures and will welcome newcomer, German-based, CP Furniture Systems Inc. during NeoCon on the 10th floor in Suite 10 - 166. CP Furniture Systems Inc. enhances the Mart's already diverse collection of internationally-based showrooms including Vitra (Switzerland), TONON (Italy), Sandler Seating (U.K.), Allermuir (U.K). VS America (Germany), Andreu World (Spain) and Haworth, which carries many Italian lines in its Haworth Collection including Cassina, Castelli, Cappellini, and Poltrona Frau. All together, NeoCon will be the only place to see the latest and greatest from American-made products to innovations from countries such as China, Hong Kong, Korea, United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, and Brazil.
While NeoCon historically has drawn exhibitors and attendees from across North America, the show has expanded more and more into the global market each year. The Taiwan Furniture Manufacturers' Association and Korea Pavilions will return once again. Each of these pavilions showcases more than 1,000 square feet of exhibitors and features a few newcomers, along with returning companies expanding their presence at NeoCon.
The Merchandise Mart's permanent showrooms feature a vast array of International manufactures and will welcome newcomer, German-based, CP Furniture Systems Inc. during NeoCon on the 10th floor in Suite 10 - 166. CP Furniture Systems Inc. enhances the Mart's already diverse collection of internationally-based showrooms including Vitra (Switzerland), TONON (Italy), Sandler Seating (U.K.), Allermuir (U.K). VS America (Germany), Andreu World (Spain) and Haworth, which carries many Italian lines in its Haworth Collection including Cassina, Castelli, Cappellini, and Poltrona Frau. All together, NeoCon will be the only place to see the latest and greatest from American-made products to innovations from countries such as China, Hong Kong, Korea, United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, and Brazil.
While NeoCon historically has drawn exhibitors and attendees from across North America, the show has expanded more and more into the global market each year. The Taiwan Furniture Manufacturers' Association and Korea Pavilions will return once again. Each of these pavilions showcases more than 1,000 square feet of exhibitors and features a few newcomers, along with returning companies expanding their presence at NeoCon.
2012年5月31日星期四
Ways engineered hardwood floors are manufactured
The log is first boiled in water. After this preparation the wood is peeled by a blade from the outside of the log toward the centre, creating a wood veneer. This veneer is then pressed flat with high pressure. This style of manufacturing tends to have problems with the wood cupping or curling back to its original shape. Rotary peeled engineered hardwoods tend to have a plywood appearance in the grain.
This is a similar process to the rotary peel however instead of being sliced in a rotary fashion, the wood is sliced from the end of the log. The veneer is then pressed flat using high pressure. Although the appearance of this veneer is better than one that has been rotary peeled it can tend to have splintered edges and cracking.This process is almost the opposite of the other two as here the logs are kept at low humidity and the manufacturing process to get this top veneer layer is similar to how a solid hardwood is manufactured. This style of engineered hardwood has the same look as solid hardwood.
For the best looking flooring hardwood that is natural comes out on top. Despite of this though there are looks to the wood which can be down to how the wood has been cut or to the grade of wood used. None of these mean that the wood is of any lesser quality they just give different looks to the wood and are a mater of taste as to how you want your particular flooring to look.
This is a similar process to the rotary peel however instead of being sliced in a rotary fashion, the wood is sliced from the end of the log. The veneer is then pressed flat using high pressure. Although the appearance of this veneer is better than one that has been rotary peeled it can tend to have splintered edges and cracking.This process is almost the opposite of the other two as here the logs are kept at low humidity and the manufacturing process to get this top veneer layer is similar to how a solid hardwood is manufactured. This style of engineered hardwood has the same look as solid hardwood.
For the best looking flooring hardwood that is natural comes out on top. Despite of this though there are looks to the wood which can be down to how the wood has been cut or to the grade of wood used. None of these mean that the wood is of any lesser quality they just give different looks to the wood and are a mater of taste as to how you want your particular flooring to look.
2012年5月30日星期三
New floors planned for community center
The Recreation Department is seeking a $6,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services to install hardwood flooring in the activity room of the Community Center.The Borough Council approved the application for the grant during its May 23 meeting.“In order to continue to offer more opportunities and classes for our residents, we would like to upgrade the [floor] surface to make it more user friendly and more comfortable and safe,” Janice Grasso, recreation director, said in an interview May 24.Since there is no recreation center in town, the Recreation Department has to use the facility, located at 72 Broad St., for several physical activities and exercise classes.
However, these activities are held in a room that has carpeting, which creates problems, she said.“It’s not conducive to dancing because there is too much friction,” Grasso said. “We are hoping to be lucky enough to be awarded the grant so we can remove the carpet and put down a wood floor surface.”The maximum amount of funding the borough could apply for was $10,000, she said, but there is a limited number of grants awarded, so the department decided to apply for less.“We are asking for $6,000 in the grant, and then in our capital budget for 2013, we will budget the other half of the project,” Grasso said.Knowing How To Effectively Clean Your Carpets And Floors.
In selecting what type of floor to use, the department had to consider the age of the community center and the type of surface that could be used.“The community center is over 100 years old, and old buildings are filled with surprises,” Grasso said. “We felt that this flooring would be durable enough. It would also be safer and easier to maintain.”In addition to the flooring, the borough is planning a $280,000 improvement project to install a new heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system in the building.
However, these activities are held in a room that has carpeting, which creates problems, she said.“It’s not conducive to dancing because there is too much friction,” Grasso said. “We are hoping to be lucky enough to be awarded the grant so we can remove the carpet and put down a wood floor surface.”The maximum amount of funding the borough could apply for was $10,000, she said, but there is a limited number of grants awarded, so the department decided to apply for less.“We are asking for $6,000 in the grant, and then in our capital budget for 2013, we will budget the other half of the project,” Grasso said.Knowing How To Effectively Clean Your Carpets And Floors.
In selecting what type of floor to use, the department had to consider the age of the community center and the type of surface that could be used.“The community center is over 100 years old, and old buildings are filled with surprises,” Grasso said. “We felt that this flooring would be durable enough. It would also be safer and easier to maintain.”In addition to the flooring, the borough is planning a $280,000 improvement project to install a new heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system in the building.
2012年5月24日星期四
Knowing How To Effectively Clean Your Carpets And Floors
Your hard-surface flooring can clearly come in a variety of materials. The list contains, wood, vinyl, and even tile. The best way to maintain your floor is to follow the instructions from the manufacturer when the flooring is installed. If this is not possible, a little bit of research can tell you the best way to care for your flooring material. Carpeting can also be manufactured from a number of materials, from wool, to nylon, to cotton blends. The manufacturer is the best place to check for instructions here as well.
Once you have familiarized yourself with the material that you will be caring for, preventative maintenance means keeping the dirt off of your flooring through light, frequent cleanings, and attacking spots and spills before they have a chance to set in and stain. A vacuum is your first line of defense, whether you are cleaning carpet or hard floor surfaces. Keeping the dirt, rocks and crumbs off of your flooring will not only help it look cleaner, it will prevent against scratches and nicks.
When regular maintenance isn't enough, it's time to call in the professionals. Many professional carpet cleaning companies will clean your flooring as well. So not only can you have your carpeting cleaned, you can also have them work on your hardwood, vinyl, or tile flooring. When you're deciding on what company to use, it's best to check them out before you book an appointment. You can find out information on their history, policies, and fee structures. This ensures that you'll be receiving the best care and cleaning methods on your carpets and floors. If you don't have access to the manufacturer information, here is what you need to do.
Once you have familiarized yourself with the material that you will be caring for, preventative maintenance means keeping the dirt off of your flooring through light, frequent cleanings, and attacking spots and spills before they have a chance to set in and stain. A vacuum is your first line of defense, whether you are cleaning carpet or hard floor surfaces. Keeping the dirt, rocks and crumbs off of your flooring will not only help it look cleaner, it will prevent against scratches and nicks.
When regular maintenance isn't enough, it's time to call in the professionals. Many professional carpet cleaning companies will clean your flooring as well. So not only can you have your carpeting cleaned, you can also have them work on your hardwood, vinyl, or tile flooring. When you're deciding on what company to use, it's best to check them out before you book an appointment. You can find out information on their history, policies, and fee structures. This ensures that you'll be receiving the best care and cleaning methods on your carpets and floors. If you don't have access to the manufacturer information, here is what you need to do.
2012年5月22日星期二
Griggs Carpet, Inc. will treat you like family, answer all your flooring needs
Durable and easy to maintain, hard surface floors are very popular in today's homes. Griggs is pleased to carry tile, laminate and hardwood flooring. Match your home's style by choosing the finish that's right for you – low sheen, natural, or high gloss. A very popular option is hand-scraped wood flooring.For the kitchen or bathroom, Griggs also offers Formica and tile countertops.Not sure what will work best in your home? Talk with the staff at Griggs for expert advice. Not only will the knowledgeable, friendly staff answer your questions, they are also happy to provide free estimates.
Finding The Best Hardwood Flooring Manufacturers.“Our goal is to take care of our customers and all their needs,” explains Kecia Griggs. “We're happy to offer free estimates, and our prices are very competitive. We offer six month, same as cash financing to those who qualify, and there is always something on sale in the showroom.”Once you've made your flooring or countertop selection, Griggs can handle the installation. With a professional crew of skilled installers, Griggs can handle all the work, including moving the furniture! There are no extra or hidden costs – one price and one call covers it all!
Why wait any longer? Treat your family to new carpet, tile or hardwood flooring! In addition to meeting the needs of homeowners, Griggs Carpet, Inc. caters to business customers and home builders. They've developed long-standing relationships with many of the area's real estate companies as well and are an excellent resource for those needing to update a home for rental or resale.
Finding The Best Hardwood Flooring Manufacturers.“Our goal is to take care of our customers and all their needs,” explains Kecia Griggs. “We're happy to offer free estimates, and our prices are very competitive. We offer six month, same as cash financing to those who qualify, and there is always something on sale in the showroom.”Once you've made your flooring or countertop selection, Griggs can handle the installation. With a professional crew of skilled installers, Griggs can handle all the work, including moving the furniture! There are no extra or hidden costs – one price and one call covers it all!
Why wait any longer? Treat your family to new carpet, tile or hardwood flooring! In addition to meeting the needs of homeowners, Griggs Carpet, Inc. caters to business customers and home builders. They've developed long-standing relationships with many of the area's real estate companies as well and are an excellent resource for those needing to update a home for rental or resale.
2012年5月16日星期三
Finding The Best Hardwood Flooring Manufacturers
You need to get a list of potential hardwood flooring companies. You may get a list of numerous producers or manufacturers of hardwood floor from different sources. You can actually get this from the internet, newspapers and the yellow pages. If you have a friend working in the business hardwood sector then you can also him or her for a copy of reputable suppliers and sellers.
Make sure that you already know what type of hardwood flooring you are going to get for your house right from the onset. There are companies that only produces the most common types of hardwood like oak, pine and maple. Make sure that you research thoroughly if you want specialized kinds of hardwood like bamboo.Then make a master list of the suppliers and sellers who sells and produces the material that you need and adds bonuses like free installation and other services. Make sure that you choose a company that will be great for your budget and offers quality services. Make sure that you already have a set budget for this project of yours.
It is also important that the company that you choose will have their services and products insured to really be certain that you are getting quality materials and services. It is important that you check all this to ensure that you are buying from a reputable company.Most home owners find time to really scout out reputable manufacturers of hardwood floors to be sure that they are getting their money's worth. Be wary though since there are hardwood materials produced by some manufacturers that do not stand up to the quality test. It is up to you to find the best quality that your money can buy. Read on to learn about how to find quality hardwood flooring materials.
Make sure that you already know what type of hardwood flooring you are going to get for your house right from the onset. There are companies that only produces the most common types of hardwood like oak, pine and maple. Make sure that you research thoroughly if you want specialized kinds of hardwood like bamboo.Then make a master list of the suppliers and sellers who sells and produces the material that you need and adds bonuses like free installation and other services. Make sure that you choose a company that will be great for your budget and offers quality services. Make sure that you already have a set budget for this project of yours.
It is also important that the company that you choose will have their services and products insured to really be certain that you are getting quality materials and services. It is important that you check all this to ensure that you are buying from a reputable company.Most home owners find time to really scout out reputable manufacturers of hardwood floors to be sure that they are getting their money's worth. Be wary though since there are hardwood materials produced by some manufacturers that do not stand up to the quality test. It is up to you to find the best quality that your money can buy. Read on to learn about how to find quality hardwood flooring materials.
2012年5月15日星期二
New Vinyl Garage Flooring
The new flooring product has been named the "Nitro Roll" and has been registered as a trademark. Nitro rolls are available with raised coin and diamond patterns to form an anti-slip vinyl flooring surface and are available in black and silver colors. More color options are expected to be released in the near future. Nitro rolls are available with free shipping and ship from Chandler, AZ the same or next business day.Nitro rolls will also be available to ship the same or next business day for the first time rather than having customers wait 7-10 business days for their product to ship.
"Roll out garage flooring products are nothing new," according to GarageFlooringInc.com COO Kurt Leitinger. "However competition in the U.S. market place is new. Virtually every supplier or rolled vinyl garage flooring in the United States sourced their garage rolls from one manufacturer. We used the same manufacturer as a matter of fact and still do. What we are doing different here is that we are now offering our own brand of garage flooring rolls that we can offer at prices lower than the required MAP pricing every other retailer has had to abide by. This means there will be more competition in this U.S. market which will only be better for consumers in the long run."
We were always happy with the quality of our vinyl garage flooring rolls prior to undertaking this project yet we still always believed we could offer another option to our customers. One problem we always had was controlling our lead times. Another problem was the MAP pricing issue which made it difficult to differentiate ourselves amongst our competitors.Proper Ways of Cleaning Laminate Flooring. With the launch of our Nitro garage flooring rolls, we have now been able to fix both of those issues." Mr. Chan continues, "Coin pattern and diamond plate pattern garage floor rolls will now be available for the first time in the United States for under $2 per square foot including shipping.
"Roll out garage flooring products are nothing new," according to GarageFlooringInc.com COO Kurt Leitinger. "However competition in the U.S. market place is new. Virtually every supplier or rolled vinyl garage flooring in the United States sourced their garage rolls from one manufacturer. We used the same manufacturer as a matter of fact and still do. What we are doing different here is that we are now offering our own brand of garage flooring rolls that we can offer at prices lower than the required MAP pricing every other retailer has had to abide by. This means there will be more competition in this U.S. market which will only be better for consumers in the long run."
We were always happy with the quality of our vinyl garage flooring rolls prior to undertaking this project yet we still always believed we could offer another option to our customers. One problem we always had was controlling our lead times. Another problem was the MAP pricing issue which made it difficult to differentiate ourselves amongst our competitors.Proper Ways of Cleaning Laminate Flooring. With the launch of our Nitro garage flooring rolls, we have now been able to fix both of those issues." Mr. Chan continues, "Coin pattern and diamond plate pattern garage floor rolls will now be available for the first time in the United States for under $2 per square foot including shipping.
2012年5月10日星期四
Proper Ways of Cleaning Laminate Flooring
While laminate flooring is less expensive and more durable than real wood flooring, it does require maintenance to retain its beauty. Unless the floor manufacturer provides different cleaning instructions, you should not use dish soap or a commercial cleaner on laminate flooring. Soaps and harsh detergents will dull the finish and may damage the protective top layer.By sweeping the floors daily, you'll prevent fine scratches from marring the surface and you'll ensure that dirt and dust won't be tracked to different areas of the house. The best way to clean laminate floors then, is to establish a routine and stick to it.
Make sure the mop is damp, not wet. Water will damage laminate flooring by warping the underlying fiberboard. Once this happens, the planks will spread and will need to be replaced.After the floor has been washed with the damp mop, make sure to dry it thoroughly with a cloth.Both brand name and store brand dry dust cloths work well. Make sure to remove any water that has accumulated in corners, between planks and under counters. The key is to remove all moisture from the floor. Unlike linoleum or tile floors, laminate floors cannot be left to air dry.Using Vinegar and Water to Clean Floors.
Kitchen floors in particular might require more than just water to clean. To sanitize your floors, you can use a mixture that is one-part water to one quarter vinegar. If you have a large floor, you may want to mix one quart of water with an eighth of a cup of distilled white vinegar.The best advice for cleaning up spills is to wipe them up immediately after they happen. Even small items such as chopped lettuce, bits of chicken and squash seeds will stick to the floor once they become dehydrated.To clean stuck-on food from laminate floors, use the vinegar and water mixture.
Make sure the mop is damp, not wet. Water will damage laminate flooring by warping the underlying fiberboard. Once this happens, the planks will spread and will need to be replaced.After the floor has been washed with the damp mop, make sure to dry it thoroughly with a cloth.Both brand name and store brand dry dust cloths work well. Make sure to remove any water that has accumulated in corners, between planks and under counters. The key is to remove all moisture from the floor. Unlike linoleum or tile floors, laminate floors cannot be left to air dry.Using Vinegar and Water to Clean Floors.
Kitchen floors in particular might require more than just water to clean. To sanitize your floors, you can use a mixture that is one-part water to one quarter vinegar. If you have a large floor, you may want to mix one quart of water with an eighth of a cup of distilled white vinegar.The best advice for cleaning up spills is to wipe them up immediately after they happen. Even small items such as chopped lettuce, bits of chicken and squash seeds will stick to the floor once they become dehydrated.To clean stuck-on food from laminate floors, use the vinegar and water mixture.
2012年5月8日星期二
Raising of the Union Jack marks Mannington Mills' acquisition of Amtico International
Mannington Mills Monday marked a new acquisition and celebrated the potential an international marketplace can bring for its products.As Mannington employees and stockholders of the family-owned flooring manufacturer looked on, the Union Jack was raised over corporate headquarters, flying alongside the American flag and Mannington's own banner.The ceremony was held in recognition of Mannington's purchase of United Kingdom-based Amtico International, a manufacturer of high-quality luxury vinyl flooring products earlier this spring.“We are truly an international company,” Mannington Chairman of the Board Keith Campbell told those gathered for the brief ceremony.
The flag-raising took place during Mannington's annual stockholders' meeting here.Keith Campbell was joined by his mother, Mrs. John B. “Johnny” Campbell, Mannington Mills President and CEO Russell Grizzle and Amtico International CEO Jonathan Duck in raising the British flag.Mohawk Industries doubles earnings in first-quarter report.In March, Mannington Mills announced the purchase of Amtico International a maker of luxury vinyl tile based in Coventry, England.The acquisition of Amtico will allow Mannington to manufacture luxury vinyl tile in the U.S.
It will also open up opportunities for Mannington to sell its products in markets were Amtico already has an established presence including throughout Europe and in the future in emerging markets in South America and along the Pacific Rim, Campbell said at the time of the sale.Mannington Mills one of the largest and oldest flooring manufacturers in the United States. It makes and markets residential and commercial resilient, laminate, hardwood and porcelain tile floors, as well as commercial carpet and rubber.
The flag-raising took place during Mannington's annual stockholders' meeting here.Keith Campbell was joined by his mother, Mrs. John B. “Johnny” Campbell, Mannington Mills President and CEO Russell Grizzle and Amtico International CEO Jonathan Duck in raising the British flag.Mohawk Industries doubles earnings in first-quarter report.In March, Mannington Mills announced the purchase of Amtico International a maker of luxury vinyl tile based in Coventry, England.The acquisition of Amtico will allow Mannington to manufacture luxury vinyl tile in the U.S.
It will also open up opportunities for Mannington to sell its products in markets were Amtico already has an established presence including throughout Europe and in the future in emerging markets in South America and along the Pacific Rim, Campbell said at the time of the sale.Mannington Mills one of the largest and oldest flooring manufacturers in the United States. It makes and markets residential and commercial resilient, laminate, hardwood and porcelain tile floors, as well as commercial carpet and rubber.
2012年5月4日星期五
Mohawk Industries doubles earnings in first-quarter report
One of the region's largest employers is making a carpet comeback.Calhoun, Ga.-based Mohawk Industries announced a 38 percent jump in first-quarter earnings to $40 million, or 58 cents per share, according to the company's earnings statement issued late Thursday.The company increased sales 6 percent to $1.4 billion as the company's recession-fueled restructuring began to bear fruit.This year's results are nearly double what the flooring manufacturer made in the first quarter of 2011, when Mohawk earned $23 million, or 34 cents per share, as the company closed some U.S. plants and made other investments to diversify its operations
Which Type of Hickory Flooring Meets Your Needs ?"Volume increases, price increases, cost reductions and lower interest expense contributed to our earnings growth in the quarter," said Jeff Lorberbaum, chairman and CEO of Mohawk.The company also got a boost from Standard & Poor's and Moody's, both of which bumped up the company's credit rating and allowed it to maintain about $500 million in cash after it pays off this year's debt, he said.Carpet sales grew the slowest at 1 percent, followed by a 7 percent increase in laminate flooring sales and a large 14 percent jump in tile sales, he said.
Residential remodeling and commercial renovation helped to boost tile sales, and a new plant in Mexico helped the company lower manufacturing costs. The company plans to capitalize on its position in the laminate market by expanding in France, he said, as the company's Russian plant increases its production to meet growing demand.Moving forward, Lorberbaum sees a bright future for Mohawk as the flooring manufacturer grows its way out of the biggest downturn in recent history."Low mortgage rates, increasing home sales and higher employment should sustain industry growth," he said.
Which Type of Hickory Flooring Meets Your Needs ?"Volume increases, price increases, cost reductions and lower interest expense contributed to our earnings growth in the quarter," said Jeff Lorberbaum, chairman and CEO of Mohawk.The company also got a boost from Standard & Poor's and Moody's, both of which bumped up the company's credit rating and allowed it to maintain about $500 million in cash after it pays off this year's debt, he said.Carpet sales grew the slowest at 1 percent, followed by a 7 percent increase in laminate flooring sales and a large 14 percent jump in tile sales, he said.
Residential remodeling and commercial renovation helped to boost tile sales, and a new plant in Mexico helped the company lower manufacturing costs. The company plans to capitalize on its position in the laminate market by expanding in France, he said, as the company's Russian plant increases its production to meet growing demand.Moving forward, Lorberbaum sees a bright future for Mohawk as the flooring manufacturer grows its way out of the biggest downturn in recent history."Low mortgage rates, increasing home sales and higher employment should sustain industry growth," he said.
2012年4月27日星期五
Which Type of Hickory Flooring Meets Your Needs ?
Prefinished is, perhaps, the most efficient approach to installing this hardwood. All planks are finished and installation involves simply adding them to your floors. Although convenient, prefinished products, hickory included, have significant drawbacks. First, a manufacturer only has a set amount of stains, and one may match your space closely not but exactly. Second, prefinished hardwood does not blend as well with existing materials, although it is ideal for replacing a full floor.
Unfinished hickory provides an opportunity for exactness: You choose your own stain and can blend the flooring better in with the rest of your home. Installation, however, is arduous. If you plan to install hickory on your own, be prepared with the right tools. A belt sander is a crucial component. In order to get an even surface from hickory's closed and rough grain, you must start with an 80-grit belt and sand in the same direction as the grain. Then, to smooth out the surface, change to a 120-grit belt. All finishing touches should be done with a 220-grit belt.
The grain additionally complicates staining. Opening it through water popping makes hickory more receptive to stains. To do this, you should rub down the unfinished hardwood with a damp rag after it has been secured to the floor and, just when it dries, add the stain. Going in the other direction, wood conditioner fully closes the grain. After wood conditioner is spread over the floor, a finish can be added. Multiple coats of a finish may be necessary, and in order to create a smooth appearance, you should go over the dried surface with a floor polisher to reduce the roughness resulting from the grain's texture.
Unfinished hickory provides an opportunity for exactness: You choose your own stain and can blend the flooring better in with the rest of your home. Installation, however, is arduous. If you plan to install hickory on your own, be prepared with the right tools. A belt sander is a crucial component. In order to get an even surface from hickory's closed and rough grain, you must start with an 80-grit belt and sand in the same direction as the grain. Then, to smooth out the surface, change to a 120-grit belt. All finishing touches should be done with a 220-grit belt.
The grain additionally complicates staining. Opening it through water popping makes hickory more receptive to stains. To do this, you should rub down the unfinished hardwood with a damp rag after it has been secured to the floor and, just when it dries, add the stain. Going in the other direction, wood conditioner fully closes the grain. After wood conditioner is spread over the floor, a finish can be added. Multiple coats of a finish may be necessary, and in order to create a smooth appearance, you should go over the dried surface with a floor polisher to reduce the roughness resulting from the grain's texture.
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