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Armstrong World Industries board has unanimously approved a plan to separate the companys flooring business from its ceilings (building products) business, creating two independent publicly traded companies. According to the company, the separation is intended to be a tax-free spin-off of the flooring business to the companys shareholders, and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2016. Armstrong believes that separating its flooring and ceilings businesses will create two strong companies in its respective markets that each will benefit from increased strategic focus, streamlined operating structures and improved capital allocation. Each public company will offer investors a distinct and compelling investment opportunity based on different operating and financial models, end-market business cycles and strategic growth opportunities. Matthew Espe, president and CEO of Armstrong, commented, We are committed to taking decisive actions to deliver shareholder value, and separa ...    

Coverings, which will be held April 14 to 17 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., is returning with Appreciation Days, which will feature tailored programming for specific attendee segments, including architects, designers, fabricators, contractors, builders and remodelers. Comprised of guided tours of the show floor and focused education sessions, the Appreciation Days will provide participants with opportunities to further their knowledge alongside fellow industry members during Coverings, according to show organizers. Participants of each Appreciation Day will have access to a designated lounge, providing a space dedicated to networking and relaxing during the show. Additionally, all registered participants of Coverings Appreciation Days will be offered complimentary lunches and numerous opportunities to network with other professionals during their respective day. Each attendee segment is important to Coverings and their attendance is appreciated, so we are conti ...    

Nick Bindl and Willie Nieves have joined Flowcrete Americas sales team. The new sales representatives will both be responsible for covering the Midwest region with Bindl working across Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri and south Illinois, and Nieves covering Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. Bindlwill be working to strengthen the companys presence within the food and beverage market, leveraging his extensive experience in order to forge new business relations with food manufacturing clients in particular. With more than 12 years experience and a proven track record for selling, it is hoped that Bindls resourcefulness, dedication to understanding customers wants and needs, as well as his ability to develop long-lasting business relationships, will make him a fantastic addition to the team. Having previously worked as a sales representative, sales manager, assistant marketing manager and territory manager, Bindlhas a wealth of experience across the board and it is anticipated that he w ...    

The tradeshow floor of the National Wood Flooring Associations (NWFA) Wood Flooring Expo, taking place April 28 to May 1 in St. Louis, has sold out, with 462 booths registered to 257 companies. We really value early indicators, such as this, to let us know we are on track. The industry has come together, especially in recent years, and set an increasingly high bar for the expo. We aim to exceed it, said Michael Martin, NWFAs president and CEO. During the past three years, we have enjoyed significant growth. With the continued support and confidence of our members, the NWFA is poised for another successful year. The show has been recognized by Trade Show Executive as one of the top 50 fastest growing shows for 2012 and 2013, and is a finalist for the 2014 show. Each of those years, the show grew an average of 25%. Additional indicators pointing toward growth of this years expo are showing in registrations and hotel reservations. With two and a half months to go, registrations have increa ...    

MAPEI Americas has partnered with Build Health International to donate tile and stone installation systems materials in order to help construct a new maternity ward at St. Boniface Hospital in Fond-des-Blancs, Haiti. According to a representative from Boston architectural firm, Payette, An 8,700-square-foot addition is planned to accommodate four outpatient exam/ultrasound rooms, six postpartum beds, six pathology observation beds, five labor and delivery birthing beds, eight NICU bassinets, along with the required patient and staff clinical support. In addition to the maternity and neonatal service, a 5,000-square-foot training center will be provided for community health and activity development. Real Bourdage, MAPEIs director of strategic marketing, added, When we were approached by Jim Ansara from Build Health International to participate in this healthcare project in Haiti, we were eager to work with them. The company supplied surface preparation products for parts of the floors, a ...    

Mike Barrett has joined Haines as vice president of operations and Bill Rothenbach is the companys new vice president of human resources. In these roles,Barrett will lead allHaines warehouse and delivery functions andRothenbach will oversee Haines corporate human resource functions. We look forward to reaping the benefits of [Mike and Bills] expertise and experience, saidBruce Zwicker, Haines president and CEO. As Haines continues to grow and evolve, we need to increase our management capacity as well as bring to the company new ideas from other industries. Barrett brings operations experience from previous leadership positions with companies such as Sonoco Products Co., QVC, CVS Pharmacy and Dollar Tree. Rothenbach brings over 30 years of human resources experience with companies such as Procter Gamble, Bausch Lomb, Sara Lee Corp., Black Decker and Colfax Corp. For more information, visit. ...    

Johns Manville (JM) will upgrade its nonwoven glass mat production plant in Waterville, Ohio. JM will upgrade an existing nonwoven mat line with advanced manufacturing technology that will allow it to better serve customers in growing segments of the global specialty glass mat market, according to the company. JM anticipates the upgraded production line will be fully operational in early 2016. The companys glass nonwoven products are used in a wide range of residential and commercial building as well as specialty industrial applications, including roofing shingles, carpet tile, vinyl flooring, office panels, ceiling tile, duct liner, exterior sheathing and energy storage. In addition to providing strength and reinforcement, JMs customers use specialty glass mat to support surface aesthetics, acoustical performance, mold and mildew resistance and sustainability performance of end-use products. This investment positions JM for business in new and evolving markets, said Enno Henze, senior ...    

The planning for The International Surface Event (TISE) | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas | TileExpo 2016, which willtake place Jan. 19 to 22 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, is beginning with the call for presentations to industry professionals who want to share their insight and business expertise as presenters for the TISE education program. The education program will present the latest topics and trends in the floor covering, stone and tile industries. Presenters with in-depth industry knowledge and passion for sharing information are encouraged to submit a proposal, whether an industry veteran or an emerging professional. Our goal is to create a trusted platform for floor covering, stone and tile professionals to obtain valuable, relevant and accredited education and to advance their skill-set, know-how and personal growth, said Jennifer Hughes, TISEs education manager. Were also looking to incorporate several new formats in the 2016 program including more peer-to-peer r ...    

The National Wood Flooring Associations (NWFA) new Business Marketplace program, formed in partnership with BizUnite, provides members with savings in many business operations. Using this new NWFA benefits program, members can save on regular expenses they already may be incurring. Through BizUnite, nearly 20 companies, including Grainger, Sprint, Constant Contact, ADP, Exxon Mobil and Office Depot/Office Max, provide ongoing discounts to NWFA members. and UPS, independently, also offer discounts to NWFA members. We are glad to be able to provide this opportunity for immediate financial benefit to NWFA members through our partnership with BizUnite, said Michael Martin, NWFAs president and CEO. We always are looking at ways to enhance membership value. One clear way we can add benefit for NWFA member companies of all sizes is by helping them to stretch their operations budgets. Through BizUnite, members are part of a network of cost-savings opportunities they couldnt receive on their own ...    

Over a three-day period, more than 84 exhibitors at The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas, donated 140,765 lbs. of gently used floor covering, stone and tile products.Mountain Re-Source Center (MRC) and its subsidiary, Tile Partners for Humanity, along with Informa Exhibitions U.S., led this initiative with joint participation and support from the Freeman Cos., United Services and the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. These sustainability allies collected a total of 571,725 lbs. of commodity materials that would have otherwise been collected as trash, ending up in a landfill. Officials from the Mandalay Bay Convention Center provided a comprehensive post-show report confirming that as a result of the effort, 80% of the total waste generated from the show was recycled. Recycled materials included cardboard, carpet, carpet pads, concrete, metal, aluminum, paper, plastics, wood crates and pallets. From a standpoint of being the premier industry event, as well as a leading organ ...