In January 2018, the Floor Covering Leadership Council (FCLC) commissioned an independent research firm to conduct a multi-phase study to quantify the scope and severity of the lack of installation professionals on the flooring industry’s sustainability and growth. A Chicago-based research firm, T...
The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) continues its efforts to ensure that members are represented and their voices heard in Washington, D.C. and state capitals. WFCA’s lobbying team of Chief Executive Officer, Scott Humphrey; WFCA General Counsel, Jeffrey King, and LobbyIt, the association’s reta...
The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 35th home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment). The R.I.S.E. program builds custom, specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first respo...
FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, is excited to announce that registration is now open for 3 Days to CIM – Tucson, being held at El Conquistador in Tucson, Arizona, March 23 – 25, 2019. Attendees can register online at https://www.fcica.com/3-days-CIM. Attendees will be able to earn their cer...
MAPEI Group, headquartered in Milan, Italy, has grown to include 87 subsidiaries with the addition of Mapei East Africa Ltd, located in Nairobi, Kenya. The office joins existing MAPEI facilities in Egypt, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates to increase MAPEI’s reach in the growing African and the...
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. (QEPC) announced today that it has signed a Partnership/Distribution Agreement with the Congoleum Corporation, effective January 1, 2019. Q.E.P. will continue to be the distributor and representative for Congoleum in Canada, through its recent business acquisition of Kraus Floors. The a...
Schönox, HPS North America, has announced that Superior Surface Solutions, a company based in Kansas City, Mo, has joined the Schönox family as a new distributor. “Superior Surface Solutions is a perfect fit for Schönox with our unique line of problem-solving products,” said Brandon Hagen, a Regional Vi...
In 2018, INSTALL further cemented its status as an industry pioneer and key driver behind solving the floorcovering industry’s most pressing problems. From addressing the lack of skilled labor and increasing professionalism in the labor force to creating awareness around the need for formal training, IN...
For more than 50 years, Shaw Industries Group, Inc. has been noted for its excellent standard of service and industry-leading portfolio of products. The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo is excited to announce the return of the Shaw Industries’ brands – An...
INSTALL proudly announces the addition of four new Alliance Partner manufacturers and a new INSTALL Warranty Contractor to its ranks. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Brydie Construction & Home Building is the latest INSTALL contractor to meet the requirements for INSTALL Warranty Contractor status. ...
