Tarkett’s Acczent heterogeneous sheet collections are created with superior strength for the most demanding spaces. Now with a 32-mil wear layer and state-of-the-art Techtonic XD protection, each surface provides unmatched durability against stains, scratches, gouges, and scuffs without requiring floor finish. Thermo-fused welding creates a monolithic surface to support easy cleaning and improved hygiene.

The entire collection is Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly to support better indoor air quality. Pair Acczent with Tarkett’s RollSmart adhesive for use under hospital beds and for shortened installation times and immediate traffic and seam welding.

Key features:

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  Protected with Techtonic XD excimer-cured polyurethane for superior resistance to stains, scratches, gouges, and scuffs without requiring floor finish

• Thermo-fused welding creates a monolithic surface
• Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly
• Choose from 38 beautiful wood and stone looks
• Coordinates with iD Latitude luxury vinyl tile, helping you create visually cohesive spaces that meet specific performance needs
• LRV Sheet

Learn more about Acczent heterogeneous sheet collections at Tarkett.

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A multidisciplinary jury of 42 architects, designers, specifiers, enterprise clients, and facility managers (FMs) — including leaders from Gensler, Corgan, CannonDesign, Marmon Mok, Shepley Bulfinch, Aflac and Walgreens — convened on-site at THE MART to evaluate submissions throughout the NeoCon show floors. An additional panel of eight business media professionals and two facility managers determined the Business Impact Awards. See the full jury list here.

The jurors were incredibly thoughtful and rigorous in their evaluations this year. The winning products aren’t just keeping pace with industry trends — they’re actively driving critical design movements, from circularity and neuro-inclusive thinking to the integration of AI and advanced material innovation. We saw manufacturers embrace empathy, rethink flexibility, and experiment with form and function, addressing the evolving ways people live, work, heal, learn and connect now.

Eileen McMorrow, director of Best of NeoCon

The Best of Competition-winning ASTORIA collection by HALCON is tailored for the modern workplace and crafted to create elevated spaces for connection, conversation and community. Jurors praised the well-appointed assortment for its exceptional design and everyday usability, highlighting its sculptural bases, refined materials and thoughtfully concealed rolling casters. With flexible configurations, integrated technology options, and meticulous attention to detail, ASTORIA offers a compelling solution for today’s dynamic environments.

“Elegance is the key word when it comes to ASTORIA. It makes the capabilities seem too good to be true. Here, you will not be sacrificing design for functionality,” notes the jury. The line was also recognized for Gold Awards in the Collections for Collaboration, Tables: Café, and Tables: Conference categories.

Best of Competition finalists included Davis Furniture’s JeLa Guest, Extremis’s Panigiri, Isomi’s Knit One, and Keilhauer’s Unifi.

Other manufacturers, such as Arktura, DARRAN, Extremis, Formica Corporation, Keilhauer, Mizetto, Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering, Safco, and Shaw Contract earned Innovation Awards for products bringing bold new ideas to market through breakthrough technologies, novel features or reimagined approaches to familiar challenges.

Products from Andreu World, HÅG, Haworth, Isomi, KFI Studios, Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering, Nienkämper, Patcraft, and The Good Plastic Company were recognized with Sustainability Awards, reflecting a strong commitment to environmental responsibility through the use of recyclable or biodegradable components, eco-conscious manufacturing practices, and alignment with industry certifications and standards.

Returning for the fourth year, the Business Impact Awards recognized design solutions driving organizational performance through smarter workflows, cost savings, space optimization, and other strategic outcomes. Judged by a panel of business journalists from Bloomberg, Newsweek, Vogue Business, Forbes and Morning Brew, among other notable publications — alongside seasoned facility managers from Northwestern Mutual and Aflac — the awards were based on first-hand product evaluations conducted on-site at THE MART, the largest privately held commercial building in the U.S. Each product was thoroughly vetted on criteria including adaptability, sustainability alignment, technology integration, productivity, wellness and user experience, and contribution to the bottom line.

This year, 26 Business Impact Award finalists were selected, with 10 award recipients ultimately honored across categories ranging from furnishings and materials to architectural systems and integrated technologies. The Business Impact Winners for 2025 were:

• Clarus’ Lynk
• CMS Electracom’s Freedom FR210 Series
• Framery’s One Lounge
• Haworth’s Closed-Loop Manufactured Fern
• Keilhauer’s Unifi
• Kwalu’s Ellie Recliner + Sleeper Sofa Collection
• Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering’s Renaturation
• Safco/Onsemble’s Modix System
• Schiavello’s Focus Quiet Room Plus and
• Visplay’s Omnio Office

Competition-wide, the most awarded companies were Andreu World (9), Keilhauer (6), Davis Furniture (4), Patcraft (4), and Schiavello (5) — each earning accolades across multiple product categories.

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FreeAxez created Gridd, the premier low-profile raised flooring and cable management system, to empower facilities to keep pace with today’s dynamic environments. Whether you’re adapting to new technology, expanding your workspace, or simply planning for the future, Gridd gives you the freedom to reconfigure infinitely without disruption — all while minimizing waste and maximizing ROI.

Gridd is a modular system available in 1.6 inches (40 mm) or 2.75 inches (70 mm). Gridd provides accessible cabling infrastructure, allowing facility teams to work smarter, faster, and more sustainably. With the addition of Gridd Power, an integrated 50-amp modular bus system and Gridd Mobile, an Augmented Reality (AR) app for real time access to everything FMs need to know about the building’s power and data cabling right on their smart devices, FreeAxez gives facility teams complete control over their building’s infrastructure today — and tomorrow.

Visit FreeAxez during NeoCon 2025 at Booth 7-5038!

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Armstrong Flooring® TimberTones® Densified Hardwood

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Their work is featured in commercial, industrial, and residential settings worldwide. Wooster Products can provide anti-slip solutions for any project; stadiums, office buildings, apartments, restaurants, sidewalks, transit stations, trucks, trailers, boats, planes, and more. Contact Wooster Products today to “Make Every Step a Safe One.”

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More customers are returning to VCT for its reliability and versatile design palette. AHF now backs its VCT with an extended warranty: up to 20 years standard or up to 30 years when paired with its Strong System — a suite of subfloor preparation products built for high-demand commercial applications.

One standout project is Thomas M. Peirce Elementary in North Philadelphia (Blackney Hayes Architects). Designed to support 21st-century learning, the school features bright, colorful VCT flooring that enhances the space while serving as an intuitive wayfinding system for students. Combining vibrant color with exceptional durability, these floors are built to look great for years to come.

Visit AHF Products at NeoCon, Booth #7-5068 or explore more at UnexpectedlyCreative.com.

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The annual CID Awards program offers designers, architects, builders, installers, contractors and other industry professionals a prime opportunity to showcase and be celebrated for their masterful design work and superior installation skills. The 2025 award recipients were honored at the CID Awards Reception and Ceremony, held April 30 in the Galvanize Lounge at Coverings 2025 in Orlando, Florida.

This year’s winners were recognized for their exemplary achievements in the design and installation of tile and stone across residential, institutional and commercial projects. Projects were judged by a panel of editors and industry leaders who evaluated the project submissions based on 10 categorical designations: Artistic Design, Artistic Installation, Commercial Ceramic Tile Design, Commercial Ceramic Tile Installation, Commercial Stone Design, Commercial Stone Installation, Residential Ceramic Tile Design, Residential Ceramic Tile Installation, Residential Stone Design and Residential Stone Installation.

2025 project entries receiving special recognition were selected across the following eight award categories: Commercial Ceramic Tile Design, Commercial Ceramic Tile Pool Design, Commercial Stone Installation, International, Residential Ceramic Tile Design, Residential Ceramic Tile Installation, Residential Stone Design and Residential Tile Pool Design.

2025 CID Award Winners – Design and Installation:

Artistic Design
Watsonville Brillante
Community Arts & Empowerment with support from LATICRETE
Watsonville, CA

Artistic Installation
Wavetronix Glass Murals
Unique Mosaics LLC
Springville, UT

Commercial Ceramic Tile Design
Johnson Lexus ArtWork and Craftsmanship
MVE+ Partners Inc.
Durham, NC

Commercial Ceramic Tile Installation
Johnson Lexus ArtWork and Craftsmanship
Art Tile of NC
Durham, NC

Commercial Ceramic Tile Installation
Wind Creek Casino Chicago Southland
Bourbon Tile & Marble
Chicago, IL

Commercial Stone Design
Charleston Place Hotel
Sunray Flooring Company
Charleston, S.C.

Commercial Stone Installation
Tre Dita Restaurant
Bourbon Tile & Marble
Chicago, IL

Residential Ceramic Tile Design
Clarkston Primary Bathroom
Armina Interiors
Clarkston, MI

Residential Ceramic Tile Installation
A Sophisticated Spa
DW Sanders Tile & Stone Contracting
Atlanta, GA

Residential Stone Design
Ebony Acres
Rob Bowen Design
Safety Harbor, FL

Residential Stone Installation
Private Residence – Central Florida
Stone Tile Group
Orlando, FL

2025 CID Award Winners – Special Recognitions: 

Special Recognition: Commercial Ceramic Tile Design
Tikka Charcoal Grill
Olbos Studio
Hicksville, NY

Special Recognition: Commercial Ceramic Tile Pool Design
Thompson Hotel Custom Pool
Nuovocorso SpA
Houston, TX

Special Recognition: Commercial Stone Installation
St John’s Catholic Chapel Champaign, Illinois
Daprato Rigali Studios
Champaign, IL

Special Recognition: Commercial Stone Installation
Taylorsville, Utah Temple
KEPCO+
Taylorsville, UT

Special Recognition: International
Flow House
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Special Recognition: International
National Children’s Museum of South Korea
Office Ou and Junglim Architecture
Sejong, Republic of Korea

Special Recognition: International
Resonance Pattern Series
SCG Decor Public Company Limited
Phuket, Thailand

Special Recognition: Residential Ceramic Tile Design
TUR APARTMENTS
OOIIO ARQUITECTURA
Carabanchel, Madrid, Spain

Special Recognition: Residential Ceramic Tile Installation
Hill Country Glamour
GB IV Designs
Dripping Springs, TX

Special Recognition: Residential Ceramic Tile Installation
Hofer Relaxation Area
Tile Creations LLC
Huron, SD

Special Recognition: Residential Stone Design
CRYSTAL COVE
CANTERA INC.
Newport Coast, CA

Special Recognition: Residential Tile Pool Design
Frank Lloyd done Wright
Mosaicist, Inc
Arlington, TX

The judging panel for the 2025 CID Awards included: Andrea Lillo, Designers Today; Bart Bettiga, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA); Catherine Hoy, Frank Advertising, representing Tile of Spain; Chris Abbate, Novità Communications, representing Ceramics of Italy; Eric Astrachan, Tile Council of North America (TCNA); Jennifer Richinelli, Stone World and Stone & Tile Insider; Kathy Meyer, Tile Council of North America (TCNA); Laura Rote, Green Building & Design; Nyle Wadford, Neuse Tile; Rocamador Rubio, Trade Commission of Spain, representing Tile of Spain; Sara White, Novità Communications, representing Ceramics of Italy; and Scott Carothers, Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF).

The 2025 CID Awards are sponsored by Stone World, Stone & Tile Insider and TileLetter.

To learn more about the Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards, please visit Coverings CID Awards. For more information and to register for Coverings 2025, visit: Coverings.

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The LVT’s modern, abstract, linear design offers a subtle nod to grasscloth textiles, providing warmth and texture to healthcare spaces. ColorLink delivers the highest performance scratch resistance and resists UV light degradation, hand sanitizers, disinfectants and common stains thanks to its ExoGuard+ topical finish. The product’s light embossing simplifies maintenance in healthcare areas that require additional infection control.

The collection features an extensive color palette, including colors that can be used for wayfinding and zoning. The bright colorways are ideal for pediatrics environments, while the neutrals and soothing blues offer a soft foundation for healing in higher acuity spaces. Additionally, ColorLink pairs with many other Shaw Contract carpet tile and LVT products, providing connectivity throughout any space.

The 8×48 plank format allows for endless installation possibilities, accommodating various design preferences and spatial requirements. Additionally, ColorLink requires no finishing, waxing, buffing, or stripping, making it a low-maintenance option that reduces overall upkeep costs and effort.

At the end of its useful life, we’ll reclaim and recycle ColorLink through our Environmental Guarantee, re[TURN] program.

Explore ColorLink today and transform your healthcare spaces into healing havens.

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The LEVEL 3 certification, developed by the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) and approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), is considered the industry’s most comprehensive sustainability standard. Evaluating performance criteria across areas of environmental, health and wellness, and social impacts, this voluntary standard LEVEL 3 achievement — the highest certification tier — underscores Teknion’s leadership in environmental stewardship, social responsibility and transparency across its entire portfolio.

David Feldberg, CEO of Teknion, said:

This achievement is a testament to Teknion’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. By obtaining the BIFMA LEVEL 3 certification across all products and facilities, we affirm our promise to design product solutions that serve both people and the planet. It’s a milestone that reinforces our goal of being better today than yesterday while maintaining a forward-looking approach to sustainable innovation.

Teknion’s dedication to continuous improvement ensures that sustainability is not just a goal but an ongoing journey. Showcasing Teknion’s commitment to sustainability, this certification highlights the use of environmentally responsible materials and energy-efficient manufacturing processes. It also aligns with leading green building standards like LEED and WELL, helping clients create and maintain environmentally conscious workplaces. By embedding responsible practices across its design and production processes, Teknion aims to evolve with the changing needs of clients and the planet.

Teknion’s achievement solidifies its position as an industry leader in sustainable design and manufacturing. As workplaces evolve, Teknion remains focused on advancing solutions that are not only forward-thinking and adaptable but also environmentally and socially responsible. To learn more about Teknion and its sustainability initiatives, visit Teknion.

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As tariff policies remain in flux, global trade continues to face uncertainty, placing additional strain on supply chains and pricing. AHF Products, however, has strategically minimized these risks by investing heavily in its America-based manufacturing capabilities, allowing the company to offer many flooring solutions that are insulated from the pressures of international tariffs.

Jennifer Zimmerman, chief commercial officer of AHF Products, stated:

Given the instability and unpredictability of tariffs, AHF Products offers unmatched reliability for customers. By controlling our supply chain and manufacturing a significant portion of our products in the U.S., we ensure fast, reliable delivery — keeping projects on schedule, within budget, and free from concerns about tariffs and international trade disruptions.

Our customers shouldn’t have to worry about tariffs, supply chain delays, or unpredictable costs. With AHF, they can rest easy knowing they are getting flooring solutions that are in stock, ready to ship, and competitively priced — without the headaches of international trade uncertainties.

The proposed tariffs, which include a broad range of imported building materials, have caused significant challenges for many industry players, leading to rising costs and increased supply chain instability. AHF Products, however, has already positioned itself to overcome these obstacles. Over the past few years, the company has invested close to $40 million in expanding its domestic manufacturing footprint, ensuring a steady flow of in-stock products that are unaffected by the volatility of international trade policy.

Zimmerman explained:

We’ve made strategic investments to strengthen our U.S. manufacturing operations. As the largest U.S.-based manufacturer of hard surface flooring assortments, AHF Products has the capacity to meet demand quickly, with a wide range of products that are free from the tariffs impacting overseas imports. Our domestic operations provide us with a critical advantage during these uncertain times.

AHF’s key manufacturing facilities are strategically located across the U.S., including sites in Kankakee, Illinois (VCT), Lancaster, Pennsylvania (LVT and resilient sheet), and Crossville, Tennessee (porcelain tiles), as well as hardwood flooring plants in Somerset, Kentucky; Beverly, West Virginia; West Plains, Missouri; and Only, Tennessee. Additionally, AHF Products’ recent acquisition of two sawmills in West Virginia has further enhanced its control over the production process and material sourcing, reducing its reliance on external suppliers.

Reliable, fast shipping for timely project completion

By leveraging its domestic manufacturing capabilities and streamlined logistics, AHF Products can deliver flooring more quickly than overseas competitors, avoiding the shipping delays, container shortages, and price increases often tied to international trade challenges.

• The Crossville CrossValue Collection, featuring 62 styles of U.S.-made porcelain tile, is stocked and ready for immediate shipment in three price tiers to suit various budget needs.
• As the only domestic manufacturer of VCT (Vinyl Composition Tile), AHF Products provides a durable, low-maintenance flooring solution for high-traffic areas. An extended warranty of up to 20 years — and up to 30 years when paired with the company’s Strong System — reinforces the product’s exceptional long-term performance.
• In 2025, AHF Products will unveil 35 new collections and over 500 new SKUs across top brands such as Armstrong Flooring, Crossville, Bruce, Hartco, and Robbins — many of which are proudly manufactured domestically for fast delivery.

For more information, contact an AHF Products representative or visit AHF Products.

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