MARIETTA, GA/August 11, 2008 – Brumark, the one-stop Total Flooring Solutions Specialist, announced that its new TraxFlex™ Hardwood Flooring System earned first place in the TS2 Premiere Zone Best of the Best Product Award at TS2 Show 2008, held July 29th – 30th, 2008 in Philadelphia.

The award honors new products that have an innovative design, meet an industry needs or challenges, and enhance the job of exhibit and event marketing professionals. TraxFlex’s durable 3/4" solid hardwood floor installs on patented spring-mounted plastic tracks for fast, simple installation with no tools. The track system provides easy wire management, and allows the portable floor to be quickly disassembled, reused and reconfigured. Environmentally friendly TraxFlex can be used in a wide range of applications, both indoors and in covered outdoor areas.

The winners were chosen by a panel of industry judges, who cast votes alongside all show attendees. “We’re very proud to receive the TS2 Premiere Zone Best of the Best Product Award, our second award for TraxFlex in this year,” says David Walens, president of Brumark. “TraxFlex is a truly innovative, beautiful, and easy-to-use product, and we’ve had an excellent response to this new flooring solution.”

TraxFlex is available in four attractive styles: White Oak, Maple, Kempas and FAMI.

Brumark’s TraxFlex Hardwood Flooring
Wins Buyers’ Choice Award at EXHIBITOR2008

MARIETTA, GA/March 27, 2008 – Brumark, the one-stop Total Flooring Solutions Specialist, announced that its new TraxFlex™ Hardwood Flooring System earned the Buyers’ Choice Award at EXHIBITOR2008, held March 10-12, 2008 in Las Vegas.

The award honors new products that have an innovative design and wide application, meet an industry need or issue, and enhance the job of exhibit and event marketing professionals. TraxFlex’s durable 3/4" solid hardwood floor installs on patented spring-mounted plastic tracks for fast, simple installation with no tools. The track system provides easy wire management, and allows the portable floor to be quickly disassembled, reused and reconfigured. TraxFlex can be used in a wide range of applications, both indoors and in covered outdoor areas. The 13 judges on the award panel particularly liked TraxFlex’s environmentally friendly properties.

“We’re very excited to receive the Buyers’ Choice Award,” says David Walens, president of Brumark. “TraxFlex is a truly innovative, beautiful, and easy-to-use product, and we’ve had an excellent response to this new flooring solution.”

TraxFlex is available in four attractive styles: White Oak, Maple, Kempas and FAMI.

MARIETTA, GA/March 01, 2008 – Brumark, the one-stop Total Flooring Solutions Specialist, announced that it will launch three innovative new green flooring options during EXHIBITOR2008, held March 10-12, 2008 in Las Vegas.

Brumark’s new TraxFlex Hardwood Flooring System provides the beautiful look of real hardwood flooring while saving exhibit and event companies time, money and hassle. The durable 3/4" solid hardwood floor installs on patented spring-mounted plastic tracks for fast, simple installation with no tools. The track system provides easy wire management, and allows the floor to be quickly disassembled, reused and reconfigured. TraxFlex also resists normal wood shrinkage and expansion caused by changes in temperature and humidity, so it can be used indoors or in covered outdoor areas.

“With its fast installation and indoor/outdoor capability, TraxFlex can be used in places hardwood flooring could never be used before,” says David Walens, president of Brumark. “This new product will truly open up a whole new world of possibilities in event and tradeshow flooring.”

Brumark is also introducing BruCork, a naturally beautiful, comfortable, durable, and low-maintenance cork flooring. BruCork’s patented tongue-and-groove installation system provides rapid setup with no adhesives, as well as the ability to easily remove planks for repair or reconfiguration. The flooring is made from the renewable bark of cork oak trees in a completely environmentally friendly manufacturing process, making it 100% green. 

In addition, Brumark has entered a strategic partnership with Wise Industries Inc. to be the exclusive distributor of Wise’s foam interlocking carpet tiles to the tradeshow and event industry in the U.S. and Mexico. The interlocking tiles will be marketed under the BruLock name and will début at EXHIBITOR2008.

BruLock Carpet Tiles are made of recycled content and are 100% recyclable, with Brumark accepting the tiles back for recycling. BruLock Carpet Tiles come in a variety of finishes, and custom tiles are available. Optional patent-pending beveled edges add an attractive look.

“We’re very excited to be bringing our customers three innovative new solutions unlike anything else out there,” says Walens. “And with the increasing popularity of green products in the tradeshow and event industry, we’re proud that these new options are green as well as convenient.”
 

MARIETTA, GA/February 19, 2008 -- Brumark, the one-stop Total Flooring Solutions specialist, is pleased to announce that the company has entered a strategic partnership with Wise Industries Inc. Under the agreement, Brumark is the exclusive distributor of Wise’s innovative foam interlocking carpet tiles to the tradeshow and event industry in the U.S. and Mexico.

The interlocking tiles will be marketed under the BruLock name and will début at EXHIBITOR2008, held March 10-12 in Las Vegas. BruLock Carpet Tiles are made of recycled content and are 100% recyclable. The tiles can even be returned to Brumark for recycling. BruLock Carpet Tiles come in a variety of finishes, and custom tiles are available. Optional patent-pending beveled edges add an attractive look.

“We’re very excited to enter this partnership with Wise and to add BruLock Carpet Tiles to our product line,” says David Walens, president of Brumark. “These are the best-quality interlocking tiles out there, and they’re extremely comfortable, convenient and cost-effective. The optional beveled edge adds a nice touch, and we’re pleased to offer custom tiles. This is truly ‘interlocking flooring gone wild!’”

BruLock Carpet tiles are available in eight attractive colors and a variety of sizes, including larger sizes for faster installation. To learn more, call 1-800-291-9606 or visit www.brumark.com.

MARIETTA, GA/December 7, 2007 -- Brumark is very proud to announce that president Dave Walens was honored with the Exhibit Designers and Producers Association (EDPA) Ambassador Award at the 2007 EDPA Annual Meeting.

Each year, the award is given to an EDPA member who has made an outstanding contribution to the organization and the exhibit industry. Dave is on the EDPA Board of Directors, Co-Chair of the EDPA Chapter Development Committee, Chairman of the Environmental Leadership Committee and Chairman of the EDPA Foundation.

Brumark strives for the very best in all aspects of its business, and this award is a reflection of that commitment.

Brumark To Provide Centiva on Snaplock® Portable Flooring to the Tradeshow and Event Industry

MARIETTA, GA/July 20, 2007 -- Brumark, the one-stop Total Flooring Solutions specialist, and Centiva, a leading manufacturer of uniquely beautiful and durable flooring products, today announced that they have formed a strategic alliance in the tradeshow and event industry.

Under the agreement, Brumark will offer the exciting and innovative new Centiva on Snaplock® Portable Flooring. By joining Brumark’s industry expertise with Centiva’s creative product line, the companies are able to offer the industry an exceptional new flooring option.

“Brumark is always looking for new flooring solutions to provide to our customers, and we’re very excited to include Centiva in our product lineup,” says David Walens, president of Brumark. “Centiva on Snaplock® Portable Flooring is a beautiful product with a very upscale look, and we’re pleased to add it to our modular flooring options."

Centiva’s flooring products emulate natural flooring materials with solid construction that will not chip or crack. Centiva flooring is available in a full range of colors, styles and textures, and is designed for durability and easy maintenance. The new Centiva on Snaplock® Portable Flooring has a patented snap-together design for fast, easy, tool-free installation. To learn more, call Brumark at 1-800-291-9606.

About Brumark
Founded in 1983, Brumark has been supporting the exhibit and event industry for over 20 years. Brumark has grown to be a total flooring solution, offering the widest variety of carpet and flooring options in the tradeshow and event industry. In addition to exhibit carpet, Brumark’s product line includes specialty carpet, portable and digitally printed carpet, carpet with logos and inlays, interlocking floors, 5' and 10' padding, hardwood FlexFloors, raised floors, and accessories. The company also offers a wide assortment of wall coverings and the industry’s best carpet rental program. More information about Brumark and its products can be found online at www.brumark.com.

About Centiva
Located in Florence, AL, Centiva’s award winning tiles and planks offer numerous colors, sizes, patterns, and textures. Centiva emphasizes its ability to custom-design floors through colormatching and technical support services as well as ultrasonic knife cutting of logos and designs. Centiva maintains an outstanding reputation with excellent designs and numerous color choices. Visit the company online at www.centiva.com.

We were proud to bring home a Best of Show Honorable Mention in island exhibits.  Our exhibit featured an inlay of Centiva, a unique specialty tile.  If you didn't get a chance to experience Centiva firsthand at the show, you can learn more about this new product here at our website.

Brochures:
Centiva Victory
Centiva Contour
Centiva Event