Chicago—Floor covering professionals in the Chicago area now have a brand new, state-of-the-art training center to learn their craft.

INSTALL Chicago is the region’s floor covering program of the International Standards and Training Alliance, the industry’s top flooring installation program, said Keith Jutkins, INSTALL Chicago coordinator.

As the floor covering division of the Chicago Regional Council, INSTALL Chicago apprentices and journeymen will benefit from using expanded hands-on training areas, new equipment and various job site mock-ups at the new training center, he noted, located in Elk Grove Village, Ill., a suburb of Chicago.

“This training center is able to service floor covering training at all levels, from requests that manufacturers, mill representatives and contractors may have, to learning about safety and new products,” said Jutkins. “We can handle it all.”

The new center is more than nine times larger than the former facility, measuring 28,000 square feet. The 22 double level work stations allow for multiple training to be done simultaneously. Room is also now available for visiting manufacturers to host classes or certification courses.

For additional information on the new center, call 708/878-5973.
—Louis Iannaco