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Industry News Involving Commercial Flooring Services
We at Commercial Flooring Services are actively involved in the commercial flooring and finishes industry.
Our leadership is commonly asked to provide perspective about the industry and the various things that shape it, from the local economy to the impacts of tariffs and foreign affairs.
This page provides links to some of the interviews about Commercial Flooring Services, its leadership, and their perspectives.
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October 23, 2026
Starnet Fall Meeting 2026 in San Antonio
President and Managing Partner, Grant Petruzzelli, is photographed at Starnet's Fall Meeting in San Antonio with industry leaders.
Photo credits: Floor Covering News and Floor Focus Magazine.
May 4, 2026
Starnet: Future looking brighter for contract market
Aventura, Fla. —
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The activity that Starnet members are seeing is largely in line with Bischoff’s research. Take Huntsville, Ala.-based Commercial Flooring Services, for example. Here, the bellwether sectors are leading the way. “Our 2026 backlog is as diversified as it’s been in several years,” Grant Petruzzelli, president and managing partner, told FCNews. “Education (K-12 and higher ed), healthcare and government/defense are driving the majority of activity in 2026. The largest active bid opportunities seem to be concentrated in education and public-sector environments.”
December 30, 2025
Year in Review: 2025 Brought Another Year of Mediocre Activity Due to Uncertainty
Jessica Chevalier reflects on 2025, and the acquisition of Commercial Flooring Services by Grant and Courtney Petruzzelli with Universal Metro, Inc. (led by Dave Triepke).
By the data, 2025 hasn’t been a bad year-it’s been a mediocre one. However, that doesn’t exactly line up with what we had hoped for at the onset. Once again, the rebound hyped for the second half of 2025 never materialized-neither for the flooring industry nor the larger economy.
January 10, 2025
Dave Triepke and Grant Petruzzelli, CEO of Universal Metro and president/managing partner of Commercial Flooring Services, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss the recent acquisition of Huntsville, Alabama based Commercial Flooring Services.
Listen to the interview to hear more details about the partnership that was formed to extend the legacy of Randy Sexton’s commercial flooring operation moving forward.
January 10, 2025
Universal Metro Acquires Commercial Flooring Services
Huntsville, AL - Universal Metro, a contractor in the commercial flooring industry, announces a strategic partnership with Grant and Courtney Petruzzelli to acquire Commercial Flooring Services, a Starnet-member business founded by industry veteran Randy Sexton in 1995.
This acquisition combines decades of expertise and innovation, creating new opportunities and strengthening Universal Metro’s national footprint while enhancing the legacy of a trusted Alabama-based contractor.
January 10, 2025
Universal Metro, Petruzzelli family team up to acquire Commercial Flooring Services
Huntsville, Ala. — Universal Metro, Inc., a leading contractor in the commercial flooring space, has announced a strategic partnership with Grant and Courtney Petruzzelli to acquire Commercial Flooring Services, a Starnet-member business founded by industry veteran Randy Sexton in 1995. The deal combines decades of expertise and innovation, creating new opportunities and strengthening Universal Metro’s national footprint while enhancing the legacy of a trusted Alabama-based contractor.
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