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Floor Coverings International Expands Footprint in Illinois with Three Signed Agreements

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

CHICAGO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Floor Coverings International® (FCI), the No. 1 flooring franchise in North America, with locally owned Mobile Flooring Showrooms® and knowledgeable teams of trusted professionals, announces three newly signed franchise agreements that will bring its services to the greater Chicagoland area.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Floor Coverings International ® (FCI), the No.
  • Illinois proves to be a strong development state for the brand, now boasting 13 franchisees, spanning 31 territories.
  • Illinois proves to be a strong development state for the brand, now boasting 13 franchisees, spanning 31 territories.
  • Behind the newly signed agreements are growth-minded and community-driven franchisees:
    Blake Latta, who boasts a 25-plus-year career in sales management and business development.

Global Home Textile Market Analysis Report 2023: A $174.14 Billion Market by 2028 - Surging Demand for Non Woven Fabrics and Eco Friendly Home Furnishing - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

The global home textile market in 2022 was valued at US$125.58 billion.

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  • The global home textile market in 2022 was valued at US$125.58 billion.
  • Therefore, all such technological innovations are predicted to drive the demand for home textiles in the forthcoming years.
  • In 2022, the retail outlets home textile segment lead the home textile market, occupying more than half of the market.
  • Thus increase in consumer spending on home renovation and decoration has encouraged the growth of the global home textile market.

Diverzify Appoints Jason Adams President, Ceramic Tile Division

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Monday, November 14, 2022

CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Diverzify is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Adams as President of the ceramic tile division at Diverzify Chicago, effective November 14, 2022.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Diverzify is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Adams as President of the ceramic tile division at Diverzify Chicago, effective November 14, 2022.
  • Jason is well known in the ceramic tile industry with manufacturers and ceramic tile customers and has been a major influencer in the development of this industry.
  • In this new role at Diverzify, Jason will have full responsibility for the growth and development of our ceramic tile business and will work with our team to expand our footprint.
  • "We are excited to have someone of Jason's caliber join Diverzify to help us continue to grow our Ceramic division, working with our existing team of professionals," says Ryan Borgman.

Spectra Denver, a Diverzify Company, Doubles Its Portfolio and Expands Regional Footprint with Acquisition of ReSource Colorado

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

DENVER, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectra Contract Flooring , a Diverzify company and the industry's most comprehensive commercial floor covering resource, is announcing the acquisition of ReSource Colorado to its growing family of brands.

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  • DENVER, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectra Contract Flooring , a Diverzify company and the industry's most comprehensive commercial floor covering resource, is announcing the acquisition of ReSource Colorado to its growing family of brands.
  • We're thrilled to have the ReSource team become a part of the Diverzify family."
  • Spectra and Diverzify certainly fit those criteria and we couldn't be more excited" said John Stanfield, President of ReSource Colorado.
  • "We are truly pleased to join Diverzify, the unrivaled national leader in the commercial flooring services industry," added Duane DeJonge, Vice President of ReSource Colorado.

Diverzify Appoints Charlie Robertson Executive Vice President, Vendor Relations

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

CHICAGO, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Diverzify , the innovative national leader in commercial flooring installation and interior services, is announcing that Charlie Robertson is joining the executive team as Executive Vice President, Vendor Relations effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Diverzify , the innovative national leader in commercial flooring installation and interior services, is announcing that Charlie Robertson is joining the executive team as Executive Vice President, Vendor Relations effective immediately.
  • In this role, Robertson will leverage his more than 35-years of industry experience to manage all aspects of Diverzify's vendor program
    "Diverzify is pleased to work with an increasingly wide range of vendor partners across our brands," said Jordan Zmijewski, chief executive officer for Diverzify.
  • This executive role will assume the critical task of managing all activities related to Diverzify's vendor program, including vendor acquisition, contract negotiation, vendor/business partnerships, and technical training for the overall organization.
  • Robertson led vendor relations for Spectra since 2018 and has expanded partnerships across the nation with double digit engagement year over year.

FCEF and Building Talent Foundation Partner to Promote Floor Covering Careers

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

DALTON, Ga. and WASHINGTON, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) and Building Talent Foundation (BTF) recently partnered to expand awareness of floor covering trade careers and promote scholarships and training opportunities available.

Key Points: 
  • The Floor Covering Education Foundation and Building Talent Foundation recently partnered to expand awareness of floor covering trade careers, promote scholarships and training opportunities available, and nurture those seeking careers in the flooring industry.
  • DALTON, Ga. and WASHINGTON, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) and Building Talent Foundation (BTF) recently partnered to expand awareness of floor covering trade careers and promote scholarships and training opportunities available.
  • "Building Talent Foundation is committed to helping individuals secure fulfilling careers in residential construction," said Branka Minic, CEO of BTF.
  • The FCEF was established to support the floor covering industry in several ways depending on the current needs of the industry.

Diverzify+ Completes Business Combination with Spectra Contract Flooring and ProSpectra Contract Flooring to Form Premier National Flooring Installation and Facility Services Provider

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Monday, February 7, 2022

Following the acquisitions, the leadership team of Diverzify will partner with the executive team of Spectra and ProSpectra to lead the combined company going forward.

Key Points: 
  • Following the acquisitions, the leadership team of Diverzify will partner with the executive team of Spectra and ProSpectra to lead the combined company going forward.
  • Diverzify, based in Itasca, Illinois, is a leading commercial flooring installation and related facility services provider with national reach,servicing 49 states.
  • This combination will benefit our customers, supplier partners, and associates and enable us to continue providing best-in-class installation, maintenance, and facility services offerings," said Diverzify CEO Jordan Zmijewski.
  • Founded in 1996, ACON has 26 years of experience successfully investing and operating businesses in the Industrial, Consumer Retail and Business Services sectors.

Diverzify And Material Bank Announce Exclusive Partnership

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

"Material Bank is now the industry standard for selecting and obtaining project samples," said Randy Weis, president of sales for Diverzify.

Key Points: 
  • "Material Bank is now the industry standard for selecting and obtaining project samples," said Randy Weis, president of sales for Diverzify.
  • "Diverzify's focus on delivering a better client experience is very similar to our mission," said Adam I. Sandow, Founder and CEO, Material Bank.
  • Material Bank seamlessly connects global material brands with specifiers and buyers, enabling members to search across hundreds of brands and hundreds of thousands of materials in seconds from a single source.
  • Material Bank is always free for design professionals and packages are always shipped carbon neutral.

Diverzify Focuses On Worker Safety, Earns 0.56 EMR Rating For Safest Company In Industry

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Monday, November 1, 2021

Diverzify team members respond to meaningful action for ongoing worker safety with greater company commitment and improved job performance.

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  • Diverzify team members respond to meaningful action for ongoing worker safety with greater company commitment and improved job performance.
  • Recently, the Diverzify safety program added the new achievement of an industry-leading Experience Modifier Rate (EMR) of 0.56, compared to an industry average EMR of 1.0, lowering the company's insurance costs more than 40%.
  • While cost savings is not a goal of the Diverzify safety program, the EMR achievement underscores that a successful, executive-endorsed safety program can deliver comprehensive business benefits.
  • "This unrelenting focus on worker safety is now driving broader business benefits and industry leadership, including the improvement of our EMR."

Diverzify Donates Nearly 2 Million Pounds of Materials Worth $800,000 to Communities

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Monday, September 20, 2021

"We are very pleased that these materials, which could otherwise wind up in landfills, are being used to repair homes for in-need individuals in communities across the country," said Scott Day, chief operations officer for Diverzify.

Key Points: 
  • "We are very pleased that these materials, which could otherwise wind up in landfills, are being used to repair homes for in-need individuals in communities across the country," said Scott Day, chief operations officer for Diverzify.
  • The materials donated by Diverzify include a range of flooring materials, including carpet, vinyl and ceramic tile, wood laminate, and grout and adhesives.
  • "The materials from Diverzify make a big difference for thousands of people," said Herb Miller, president of Mountain Re-Source Center.
  • "Many communities, challenged by natural disaster and economic decline, rely on companies like Diverzify to create and support safe living accommodations."