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LAS VEGAS—Surfaces 2009 was the backdrop for the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) to kick off its year-long 50th anniversary celebration... more
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HANNOVER, GERMANY—At its annual meeting held here recently, the international consortium of carpet and rug trade associations, the World Carpet and Rug Council (WCRC) voted in new leadership. Simon Van de Vrande, director of the European Carpet and Rug Association, will serve as president, while Werner Braun, president of the Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI), will handle duties as vice president... more
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LAS VEGAS—On Jan. 21, the Long Island Floor Covering Association (LIFCA) celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala dinner at the Woodbury Country Club in Woodbury, N.Y... more
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By Matthew Spieler LAS VEGAS—When it comes to the industry’s buying groups, the one thing that has always stuck out with the National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) is the sheer size of its members. Comprised of some of flooring’s largest retailers and contractors... more
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WASHINGTON—In the city where “change” is the mantra of the day, the North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) has followed suit with two major announcements that greatly expand the organization’s interaction and importance within the industry... more
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The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the largest tile contractors association in the world, is pleased to announce its Executive Committee and Committee Chairs for the year 2009... more
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DALTON—In a move to help protect their facilities’ long-term carpet investments the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI)... more
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DALTON—To help make it easier for those interested in supporting carpet recycling efforts, the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) is now allowing people to join the organization online at www.carpetrecovery.org... more
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DALTON—Ralph Boe, president of Beaulieu of America, was elected chairman of the Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI) during the organization’s annual meeting here. He replaces Vance Bell, CEO of Shaw, who remains active in the association as immediate past chairman... more
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Officials with the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) are preparing for the organization’s 2009 Executive Summit to be held here from Jan. 27 to 29... more
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