WASHINGTON—The North American Laminate Association (NALFA) had added environmental requirements to its testing for laminate flooring products. The organization’s Certification Seal will now reflect what is reasonably expected in the... more

HARTFORD, CONN.—Money may be tight, but when it comes to green all things are possible. That was shown by the Connecticut Floor Covering Association (CFCA), which collected $10,000 for local charities from two events it recently... more

DALTON—Less than a year after the Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI) earned accreditation as a product-certifying body from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) (FCNews July 7/14), its Green Label and Green Label Plus programs passed their first... more

Washington, D.C. - Members of the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) will deliver two presentations on high-performance buildings on Capitol Hill this month. Scott Sklar, Co-Chair of the SBIC Policy Committee and President of The Stella Group, Ltd., will be a workshop presenter at the... more

By Louis Iannaco

Education, networking opportunities, symposiums, marketing strategies and more new wood flooring product assembled in one place than anywhere else in the country will be the orders of the day when the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) hosts its annual convention, scheduled for the... more

ANAHEIM, CALIF.—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has received the distinguished Golden Thinker Award from North American Precis Syndicate (NAPS). The honor is presented to only a select few companies each year whose content for editorial placement is the most highly... more

PATCHOGUE, N.Y.—Making sure the job is done right the first time is one way to ensure a satisfied customer, but when something does go wrong, how you handle that complaint is just as important to your bottom line. Recognizing this is truer than ever during these tough times, the Long Island Floor Covering Association (LIFCA) is hosting an educational seminar on the topic March 31 at 7 p.m... more

It was announced today that Patricia Flavin, Senior VP of Marketing for Beaulieu of America, has accepted the position of Vice Chairman for the Marketing Issues Committee of the Carpet and Rug Institute. Ms Flavin is the first woman to hold a chairmanship in the history... more

PITTSBURGH—With illegal logging a major issue nowadays, the Hardwood Council has developed a document with need-to-know facts on wood species in North America... more

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MICH.—In its ongoing quest to give members opportunities to better their businesses, the Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) has partnered with Bowe Co. to provide Web services and consulting... more