ANAHEIM, CALIF.—Do you find yourself wasting employee time and money ordering, paying for and stocking your product inventory? Business-to-business (B2B) electronic processing between suppliers, distributors and retailers in the floor covering industry... more

WASHINGTON—The International Wood Products Association (IWPA), an international trade association representing the North American imported wood products industry, recently praised a compromise provision to combat illegal logging as part of the Farm Bill adopted by Congress... more

By Matthew Spieler

HARTFORD, CONN.—A larger-than-expected crowd of retailers, distributors and mill reps converged at the Marriott hotel here to learn about “The Green Impact” as part of the Connecticut Floor Covering Association’s (CFCA) educational day and State of the Industry Dinner... more

ANAHEIM, CALIF.—In its continuing quest to assist retailers by raising the awareness of flooring to consumers, the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announced an expansion of its partnership with Meredith Corp. with a new consumer magazine dedicated entirely to the subject of flooring... more

By Mathew Spieler

WASHINGTON—This year marks the 15th anniversary of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the eighth year since launching its widely successful Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System... more

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the largest tile contractors association in the world, is announcing the schedule for the 2008 Total Solutions Business and Technical Conference to be held at the fabulous Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center on the Potomac River... more

ANAHEIM, CALIF.—With just about every company and organization promoting some type of environmentally friendly product, service or program, trying to decipher what is real or just a marketing ploy is becoming increasingly difficult... more

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the largest tile contractors association in the world, is launching a new Membership DVD, complete with NTCA member interviews and training seminars, that will be unveiled at Coverings 2008 and will run continuously at the NTCA booths, numbers 2040 a more

JACKSON, MISS.—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has launched a Five Star program that recognizes members who demonstrate a commitment to training, service, quality, superior job performance and safety... more

ANAHEIM, CALIF.—The World Floor Covering Association’s (WFCA) industry certification program for all designations— Certified Flooring Professional (CFP), Certified Flooring Sales Consultant (CFS) and Certified Flooring Executive (CFE)—is now available online... more