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| Date | 9/4/2007 9:19:59 AM |
| Written By | LGM & Associates Technical Flooring Services |
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| Abstract | BY DANA TEAGUE/Surfaces show director Retailers in the market for hardwood flooring would be hard pressed to find a greater array of choices than at Surfaces 2008... |
| Article | BY DANA TEAGUE/Surfaces show director Retailers in the market for hardwood flooring would be hard pressed to find a greater array of choices than at Surfaces 2008. With more than 100 exhibiting companies manufacturing hardwood flooring, dealers are guaranteed to find one on every corner while walking the show floor. Every type of hardwood flooring is featured at Surfaces: from engineered to solid, exotics to domestics, unfinished to factory finished and everything in between. In addition, the latest fashions, accessories and installation methods will be on display. Surfaces also offers the opportunity to meet face to face with top-level hardwood flooring executives from companies such as Anderson, BR-111, Award, Lauzon, Mirage, Mercier, Scandian and many more. In order for retailers to make the most of their time at the show and to ensure they see all the latest offerings in hardwood, here are some tips that may come in handy when planning an agenda before the show: 1. Locate all the hardwood flooring manufacturers and suppliers by visiting the Surfaces web site at www.Surfaces.com and searching the exhibitor listing by product category: hardwood flooring. 2. Once the retailer finds all the exhibitors he or she would like to see, they can be located on the Surfaces floor plan so he or she can get familiar with the layout of the show floor. There are also on-site tools a retailer can use at the show to locate hardwood flooring exhibitors: 1. Pick up a Show Program & Event Guide on site, which lists all exhibiting companies alphabetically and also includes a floor plan. 2. Visit the “You Are Here” units located on the show floor to help find the exhibitors that need to be seen. But that’s not all. Surfaces offers a comprehensive conference program that will provide fundamental information sessions focusing on installation of hardwood flooring. These topics include: how to correct moisture-related flooring problems, installing reclaimed wood flooring and proper installation methods. The conference program will also include a pre-installation forum that covers all areas prior to the installation of hardwood flooring. This is a highly interactive panel discussion and benefits all floor covering professionals. Visit www.Surfaces.com to get a complete conference schedule. |