I must commend the excellent workmanship of you and your crew in laying the carpets; Joel, Steve and Stewart and Jason for tiling the floor; and Brian for plumbing the sink. A great job by all.

Included in this email were over a hundred and forty photos of the  installation process, from start to finish.  Below is a slideshow of some of the “highlights”, basically a SportsCenter of flooring installation.  Only instead of towering home runs and power play goals, here you can see ceramic tear out, carpet installation, and custom counter tops!  Thank you very much to our installers for their hard work and to our customer for their kind words and photographs!

From floorcoveringweekly.com

After nine years of Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) leadership, combined with support from all segments of the industry, reclamation/recycling is back on its way to becoming a common practice in the U.S.

The recession dealt the nascent industry a blow when markets for recycled carpet declined along with sales of new carpet. Some recycling centers were forced out of business while others stockpiled post consumer carpet, hoping for a time when there would be somewhere to send it.

Now, with a recovering economy and anticipation of AB 2398, a new California law, carpet recycling is starting to grow again, according to Jeremy Stroop, operations manager for CARE. As of early March, “There are 96 carpet reclamation centers in the U.S., up from 79 in November of 2010. CARE is feeling optimistic,” said Stroop. “People wouldn’t be investing in infrastructure if they weren’t feeling confident about the future of carpet recycling.

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Retailers commit to recycling
Sergenian’s Floor Coverings, Madison, Wis., began its carpet reclamation program in 2007 in partnership with Starnet, an organization made up of contract flooring dealers. Since then, Sergenian’s has kept 2.4 million pounds of PC carpet out of landfills, according to Jim Garner, CEO of the retailer/commercial flooring dealer. “We promise that anything we take up will not go to landfills. We will accept used carpet that was bought somewhere else or even if the consumer takes it up themselves. Our installers even bag up trim,” Garner added. “For us, 43 percent of what we collect goes to waste to energy, 17 percent goes into industrial products and 40 percent goes into new products. We also send truckloads of used PVC-backed carpet tile to Interface for recycling,” Garner reported.

Click here for link to full Floor Covering Weekly article.

From greatermadisonchamber.com

The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome new leadership to the Executive Committee of its Board of Directors.

The Chamber’s Board of Directors guides the strategic direction, policies and positions of the organization. This diverse group of business leaders represents a wide variety of area companies.

Comprised of more than 40 members, the Board ensures the organization’s planning and goal-setting, promotes the GMCC’s image, recruits members, and measures the performance of the region’s largest and most active business organization.

“Our business community and the Chamber are very fortunate to have such dedicated members and leaders,” Chamber President Jennifer Alexander said. “Our 2011 Executive Committee brings a diverse mix of business and community viewpoints that ensure our Board of Directors is best serving the needs of our membership.”
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James Garner, CEO of Sergenian’s Floor Coverings, Inc., joins the Executive Committee as Secretary in 2011. He also serves as the Chair of the Small Business Advisory Council and Chair of the Metropolitan Neighborhood Business Council. Garner has been a member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors since 1997.

Click here for link to full GMCC Executive Committee article.

2011 Remodeling Expo
Madison Marriott West

February 4-6, 2011
2/4, Friday: 2PM-7PM
2/5, Saturday: 9AM-6PM
2/6, Sunday: 10AM-4PM

Tickets: $5.00
Parking is Free!!

photo: Jane Burns – State Journal

Dane Buy Local is a coalition of local independent businesses, organizations, and citizens in and around Dane County, Wisconsin, acting in alliance to keep our communities prosperous and sustainable. Learn more at danebuylocal.com.

Until Saturday, January 8th, get residential and commercial carpet from just 59¢ a square foot. Hardwood floors from less than $1.00 a foot; wall tile from 29¢ a square foot. Ceramic floor tile from 49¢ a foot; vinyl flooring from 59¢ a foot. All cash and carry. All in stock. Installation is available.

We even included first-quality carpet remnants and slashed another 30-50% off already reduced remnant pricing. Imagine, 1,000 square feet of first-quality carpet for less than $600- that should jump start any remodel project!

Or if you just want to make your home have a fresh decorators touch, look at our huge selection of quality area rugs; 5 x 8 rugs start at just $299. Sorry, no holds will be taken.

All items are at the lowest prices we have ever offered. Bring your room measurements and start your year by saving at Sergenian’s Flooring Clearance!

From Floordaily.net article:

…Centiva by International Floors of America issued a challenge to Starnet Members in honor of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day.

Member companies were encouraged to work on “fun projects that would benefit the environment.”

Project results were due by the first of October and they repeatedly demonstrated a theme of saving energy, using fewer materials, less emissions, or more recycling, Centiva said.
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Second place winner was Sergenian’s Floor Coverings of Madison, Wisconsin.

Sergenian’s established a campus wide reclamation program for the University of Wisconsin Housing Authority. This program insured that all used carpet, rugs, carpet cushion, and even foam futon cushions did not end up in a landfill after students moved out of dormitories…

Click for more information on our dorm reclamation project.

From thealvaradogroup.com blog:
1. Carpet. Did you know that one out of every four recycled plastic bottles is made into carpet? That’s more than 3 billion bottles each year! Choose carpet made from renewable or recycled materials. Sergenians Flooring has an innovative program that will keep your old carpet out of the landfill. (Thank you Sergenian’s!)

You’re welcome! Thank you very much for your other great tips as well.