U.S. Demand for Rugs, Carpet On the Rise

From Floor Covering News, U.S. demand for carpets and rugs to reach 16.5 billion square feet in 2015.

Demand for carpet and rug products in the US is projected to increase 7.9% annually from a weak 2010 base to 16.5 billion square feet in 2015, accounting for about 64% of total floor covering demand, according to a recently released research study.

The whole nine yards here.

New Project at Fairfield University

The women’s basketball suite at Fairfield University’s Walsh Athletic Center was designed using Mohawk Chengdu for the field and Coordination for the “Stags” logo. Recreating the logo was a particular challenge as it had to be water jet cut using Creative Edge.

We're very happy with the results!

Social Media Trends in 2012

From techcrunch.com, key Social Media Trends to look out for in 2012:

In 2011, social media had its share of growing pains. Large brands and corporations took to social media in force to try to find footing in this expanding medium. Some brands found success, while others found peril and new PR nightmares.

The whole Techcrunch article is here.

Attention-Grabbing Messages!

Great advice on creating a message that grabs your audiences attention for the next meeting or conference.

From the Harvard Business Review:

You can feel the tension in the compressed smiles, quick nods and pointed questions at the annual Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare conference. Schedules are packed as the high-stakes finance crowd gathers to hear 20-minute rapid-fire talks by CEOs of start-ups and public companies who seek funding or favorable stock analysts' reports. Presenters speak fast, using complex medical and financial terms.

Read the entire Harvard Business Review article.

Randy on Sustainability

Randy Weis speaks about what sustainability means to him personally and for his business.

New Project: Farm Family

Farm Family is in Glenmont, NY, in the Albany area. We used 400 square yards of Lees Tie, color Belt Loop, in the middle building main hallway and reception area. They needed a good quality carpet that will last a long time, improve the image and appearance of the building and also not become “dated” over time. Ongoing appearance was important and RD Weis was awarded the maintenance of the newly installed carpet and the rest of the Middle Building. Next phase will be 1100 square yards and will begin soon.

Back to School with RD Weis, November 22

Earn one AIA CEU credit. Join us Tuesday November 22nd at our Manhattan office.

Program: Innovations in Carpet Recycling: 1 HSW/SD and USGBC 200 Presenters: Sheri Gorman, LEED AP and Sean Ragiel from CarpetCycle

Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Where: RD Weis Companies' Manhattan office 260 Fifth Avenue, Suite 500 New York, NY 10001 RSVP: Sheri Gorman sgorman@rdweis.com ph: 212-376-5355 X 202

Come visit our booth at the ALA Metropolitan Detroit Exposition

Come visit our booth at the ALA Metropolitan Detroit Exposition this Friday Nov. 11

Club Venetian

29310 John R. Road

Madison Heights, MI 48071

Date: Friday, 11/11/11

Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Exhibit Hall Open

Hope to see you there!

Spirit of Hope Foundation

Our very own Kevin Kingsland is on the board of the Spirit of Hope Foundation. This foundation awards a "scholarship to financially aid an extraordinary student who has overcome hardships as a child that once lived in a group home or foster care system, has given back to his or her community and aspires to obtain a higher education."

Congratulations Kevin!

Join us at the Retail Design Institute's 50th Anniversary Celebration

Join us at the Retail Design Institute's 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Hudon Terrace in Manhattan this Wednesday, October 26th. Enjoy cocktails, light hors d'oeuvres, and a chance to win a variety of prizes and membership discounts. This party is not to be missed! Click here for more information and to register. Hope to see you there!