CHICAGO—Like an increasing number of industry organizations, the Chicago Floorcovering Association (CFA) recognizes the importance of technology and how it can aid the group in reaching both members and consumers. Accordingly, the association recently launched its newly designed Web site, www... more

HICKSVILLE, N.Y.—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has issued an alert regarding the recent investigations into wood flooring imports since 2003 due to a change in tariff classifications... more

By Steven Feldman

FT. LAUDERDALE, FLA.—Market conditions may be less than stellar, but the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) is doing what it can to position its members for growth when the turnaround does occur, which by most accounts will not be until mid to late 2009... more

COLUMBUS, OHIO—The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) will again hold its flagship educational course, the Wholesale Distribution Manager’s Course (WDMC), for the 57th consecutive year... more

By Matthew Spieler

LAS VEGAS—As flooring designs and textures become more intricate and technologically advanced, the need for a well-educated and trained installer is greater than ever... more

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MICH.—The Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association (FCICA) has published and distributed to its members the third edition of the Floor Covering Technical Resource Guide... more

CHICAGO—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD), in partnership with The Distributor, a research/consulting firm specializing in wholesale, has launched a comprehensive research study on “Understanding the Needs of the Floor Covering Distributor... more

By Sarah Zimmerman

The National Wood Flooring Association’s (NWFA) 2008 convention, slated for March 25 to 28 at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale- Broward County convention center, is aimed at educating attendees on how to survive during this tough economy... more

Dalton—The Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI) recently announced the first commercial vacuum cleaners to earn certification under its new Seal of Approval/Green Label testing program (FCNews Oct. 1/8)... more

Vancouver, Wash.— Ruth Travis was re-elected for a second term as president/chairperson of the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC).

In addition to Travis’ re-election all current committee officers were voted to maintain their current roles... more