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Collaborative Robot Workshops   This latest type of robots will enhance your manufacturing process by working side by side with your employees. The robots’ built-in force-sensing allows this to happen with no danger to them. These safe, collaborative robots are perfect to take over when there is a mundane, dirty, dangerous, dull, or strenuous task that
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AFA Participates in DOMOTEX Asia 2018

American Floorcovering Alliance hosts Georgia Pavilion at Domotex Asia 2018.  Several AFA Members exhibited within the pavilion. The show was positive with good potential contacts made for the group.       AFA Members are able to showcase in shows worldwide. To learn information about showcasing your company, reach out to learn more about how
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Domotex, Germany 2019, Jan. 11-14, 2019

A note from AFA Executive Director Wanda Ellis: 02/19/2018 Good morning, In the past, Deutsche Messe’s date for early booking of space has been late in April. But now it appears that the deadline is Feb. 28, 2018 to book our space for 2019. By booking early, we keep our cost down as well as
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Shaw Industries Establishes UK/European Footprint With Acquisition of Scotland-Based Carpet Tile Manufacturer STS

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) – which supplies carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile and stone and laminate flooring products and synthetic turf to residential and commercial markets – has acquired Scotland-based carpet tile manufacturer Sanquhar Tile Services (STS). Shaw is the largest carpet tile manufacturer in North America. This acquisition expands Shaw’s carpet tile footprint to
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SHAW ACQUIRES TRICYCLE

Dalton, GA, October 13, 2017-Shaw has completed the purchase of Tricycle, Inc., a technology innovator supporting the commercial interiors business. The acquisition will enable Shaw’s commercial business to lead the industry in carpet sampling simulation and digital tools. Tricycle produces digital carpet samples for major floorcovering manufacturers. Founded in 2002 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Tricycle was
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Engineered Floors Enters into Asset Purchase Agreement for Beaulieu

Dalton, GA, October 6, 2017-Engineered Floors and Beaulieu Group have entered into an asset purchase agreement for substantially all of the operating assets of Beaulieu. The companies had previously announced that they had agreed to terms in a letter of intent. They have now concluded those negotiations and executed a definitive agreement. Beaulieu, which is
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