FloorTek Expo Adds Business Focus, Education to Mix
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Date 6/24/2013 7:13:17 AM
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Abstract Dalton GA – June 20, 2013 - FloorTek Expo 2013 will broaden its offering when it is held September 10–12 at the NorthWest Georgia Trade & Convention Center in Dalton, Georgia. Known for being the premier showcase of machinery and technology in the...
Article Dalton GA – June 20, 2013 - FloorTek Expo 2013 will broaden its offering when it is held September 10–12 at the NorthWest Georgia Trade & Convention Center in Dalton, Georgia. Known for being the premier showcase of machinery and technology in the floor covering industry, the event will also add select seminar topics that are of interest to today’s floor covering manufacturers, according to Wanda Ellis, executive director for the American Floorcovering Alliance that conducts the Expo.

At a recent meeting of top industry executives held at the AFA offices in Dalton, the support for FloorTek and its education initiative was unanimous. “We believe FloorTek can be a business solutions, as well as a technology solutions forum that will attract more industry management and professionals,” according to Mike Gallman, VP Product Management and Product Development for Mohawk Group.

Also attending the meeting were Mark Clayton, CEO/President of Phenix; Ann Cash Harrell, Account Manager, Propex; and Gary Fisher, EVP Marketing, Beaulieu America. The meeting was hosted by Kemp Harr, Publisher and Editor of Floor Focus magazine.

A seminar schedule will be published at a later date, according to Ms. Ellis.

About FloorTek Expo
FloorTek Expo is produced by the American Floorcovering Alliance (AFA) and is the
heart of innovation and technology for the flooring industry, showcasing machinery, equipment, suppliers and services. It is held at the NorthWest Georgia Trade & Convention Center in Dalton, GA and attracts industry professionals from all over the world and region. To learn more and to register as an exhibitor or visitor go to www.Floor-Tek.com . FloorTek Expo 2013 will be held September 10 – 12, 2013.

About American Floorcovering Alliance
The AFA is located in Dalton, Georgia, and was formed in 1979 to promote the floor covering industry. It is a not for profit association, promoting the industry’s products and services to the world, and educating the members and others through seminars, press releases, and trade shows. Any company may become a member in the association if they are in the floor covering industry or a floor covering related industry. The AFA is financially supported by membership dues and trade shows and is governed by board of directors elected from within the membership. Learn more at www.AmericanFloor.org .

For more information, contact Wanda Ellis at 706-278-4101.