The world’s largest carpet tile manufacturer continues to reinvent the strategy that brought it to the forefront of the corporate sustainability movement.
INSIDE INTERFACE'S RADICAL TRANSPARENCY
A WORLD’S MOST ETHICAL COMPANY: 10 YEARS STRONG
A century and a half ago, Milliken & Company was founded on the basis of family values, a dedication to ethical practices and a commitment to ‘doing good.’ This year, that core mission was once again recognized by the Ethisphere® Institute, which designated Milliken as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the 10th year in a row.
Mannington Celebrates Four Generations and 100 Years of Flooring
It’s been a century since John Boston Campbell opened a flooring factory in Salem, New Jersey. Four generations later—not to mention three catastrophic fires and two World Wars—his family’s Mannington Mills still calls Salem home.
What Design Trends Are Influencing Education Interiors?
With technology leading the forefront of cultural change, traditional modes of design are being challenged and designers are rethinking best practices. This couldn’t be truer in the education market, where K-12 schools are being overhauled and a new model is emerging. There is a huge desire for schools to move away from the typical square box that served as the classroom for generations, and to embrace more contemporary spaces that inspire new ways of learning. So where do school systems start?
HOW FLOORING CHOICES IMPACT OFFICE FLEXIBILITY
Open offices seem like they’ll offer maximum flexibility for your company’s workspace. But even the most open of offices will have specific areas for specific tasks – perhaps a number of meeting rooms, somewhere for employees to eat away from their desks, or a breakout area.
Interface Reports Fourth Quarter And Fiscal Year 2015 Results
"The fourth quarter rounded out a phenomenal year in which Interface posted all-time records for net income and earnings per share," said Daniel T. Hendrix, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "For the full year, our net sales were up 8% on a currency neutral basis."
FIVE FRESH SPACES WITH MILLIKEN'S FIXATE
The versatile Fixate collection lays line after line of vibrant hues in dynamic parallels, each delivering movement and energy to the floor plane. The stripes, which vary in width, add a chic, modern element to any space. With a diverse color palette and a range of carpet tile sizes, the collection’s versatility is evident in the following five unique office environments.
How can flooring create communities
Senior Interior Designer, Bradley Schott from dwpIsuters, explores the value of flooring in communicating health informatics as with their recent project, The Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI), Macquarie University.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TARR RATINGS
When it comes to assessing the performance and longevity of your carpet, you need a clear and objective way to measure its durability. Many industries require products to pass rigorous independent certifications, but in the carpet industry many manufacturers rely on in-house testing rather than third-party assessment. These tests can be a helpful indication of a carpet tile’s durability, but as each manufacturer has their own testing criteria,it is difficult to accurately compare the durability of products between one manufacturer and another. Fortunately, there is an independent, third-party test used by several carpet manufacturers to offer an objective durability rating: TARR.
WHY THERE’S MORE TO SUSTAINABLE FLOORING THAN RECYCLED CONTENT
When most flooring manufacturers talk about sustainability, they focus on what happens to their flooring at the end of its life. This means your flooring purchase becomes shaped in terms of what will happen to your carpet when you’ve finished using it, rather than the use you’ll get from it during its lifetime.more. Sustainability concerns become tied up with the percentage of recycled content in different flooring types, but this is only one aspect of sustainability.
ATLANTA AIRPORT ROLLS OUT RED CARPET FOR WORLD-CLASS TRAVELING
Every day, 90 million domestic and international travelers pass through the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. As the busiest airport in the world, it experiences an incredible amount of traffic moving in and out of the travel hub. With every new traveler comes new dirt, dust, and grease from the parking lot and moisture from rain or inclement weather - all brought inside on on the heels of shoes, carts, and luggage.
Interface steps up carpet recycling
Over the past two decades, commercial carpet maker Interface has become so efficient at recycling that its factories are hungry for a larger supply of old, modular tiles being discarded in construction and renovation projects.
Rather than building its own resources to collect more, however, Interface is partnering with a network of regional suppliers that will gather carpet on its behalf. Its first alliance is with an Oakland, California-based company called Rethink Green, which to date has recycled more than 10,000 tons of carpet since it was founded in 2011.
WHEN IS SOLUTION DYED NYLON RIGHT FOR MY ORGANIZATION?
Today I’m helping you understand the benefits of solution dyed nylon (SDN), to help you decide if SDN is the best carpet fiber choice for your organization.
Interface Appoints Jay D. Gould President and Chief Operating Officer
The board of directors of Interface, Inc. (TILE) today announced the appointment of Jay Gould as president and chief operating officer for the company. Gould, who joined Interface as COO in January 2015, oversees global operations, marketing, and organizational development for the carpet tile manufacturing company that is a recognized leader in sustainability worldwide..
8 FACTORS THAT AFFECT CARPET DURABILITY
You want to be sure that the carpet you’ve chosen will last for years, and still look good, so today I’m outlining the eight factors that affect carpet durability - from most to least important.
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Milliken Innovations Win R&D 100 Awards For Fourth Consecutive Year
Milliken & Company was honored with two R&D 100 Awards for 2015, given by R&D Magazine. Recognized as the “Oscars of Innovation,” this marks Milliken’s fourth consecutive year receiving this distinction and second consecutive year with two technologies awarded. Both Milliken technologies, Hyperform HPN 210 M and Milliguard AOX-1, provide unique solutions to improve materials integral to countless markets, industries and products.
Event Recap: Bringing the Outside In
Last month, we gathered design experts to discuss the concept of biophilia, largely defined as the necessary bond between human beings and their environments.
HOW TO AVOID THE HIDDEN COSTS OF CARPET INSTALLATION
There’s no need for installation costs to spiral out of control. Today, I’m exploring ways to reduce four of the biggest hidden costs of flooring installation: moisture management, labor, warranties, and priming and sealing.
MILLIKEN FLOOR COVERING DIVISION RELEASES INAUGURAL GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
The Milliken family of companies has practiced sustainability and environmental stewardship for over a century. Now, in an effort to provide the public with a transparent, inside look at our goals, progress, and achievements to date, our Floor Covering Division launched its first-ever sustainability report.
Read more and download the report at blog.millikencarpet.com
Interface Reports Third Quarter 2015 Results
With foreign currency held neutral, sales in the 2015 third quarter increased 9.7% to $276.6 million, versus $252.2 million in the third quarter last year. As reported in U.S. dollars, sales for the third quarter of 2015 were up 1.0% to $254.7 million.