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Industry associations ramp up training efforts

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Organizations across the industry are updating their training and educational programs to aid installers, sales representatives and other flooring professionals in perfecting their craft. We teach them the standards, then we test them.”. In addition to its classes, CTEF also has a certification program. New York; and more.

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The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone’s (UofCTS) Online, “Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile” Course is Updated

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Education is the fastest and easiest way to increase sales and profits! San Diego, CA, May 19, 2016 – The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) just released an updated version of the popular Understanding the Basics of Ceramic Tile online technical and sales training course.

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35th Anniversary: 35 people under 40

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Some of the roles include accounting, logistics, product development, marketing, HR, sales and operations. Today, as president and CEO of Nonn’s, he runs the largest independent flooring operation in Wisconsin, approaching close to $100M in sales. director of sales, O’Krent Floors. Gail Forster, sales/design, Precision Flooring.

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Industry Disrupters 2022: Shattering the status quo

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Today, the group is led by Winters together with industry consultant and longtime FCNews columnist, Lisbeth Calandrino, as well as Rachel Berlin, sales manager at Precision Floors & De?cor, Nuckols, president of the residential division of TDG, said in reference to the Stainmaster sale. cor, Sheboygan, Wis. Mohawk Industries.

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Mohawk is bringing the rhino back in a big way

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Back in 2009 and 2016, Mohawk tapped rhinos Ricko and Max, respectively, from the Birmingham Zoo to demonstrate the durability and cleanability of its revolutionary SmartStrand carpet. There is a new audience today vs. 2016 that’s purchasing products for their homes,” Widdifield noted. “We We kept coming back to the rhino.”

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Wood: Canadian suppliers look to carve out their own niche

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Boa-Franc has been named one of the Best Employers in Canada for 2016 and 2017 based on the results of the survey by Aon in Canada. director of sales for the 35-year-old company that bears his family name. sales, is its insistence on maintaining a stronghold in the middle- to upper-middle range of the market. “We

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October Employee Milestone Celebrations!

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

His passion for maintaining the standard which ARDEX owns within the industry, a standard which he himself helped to create, is well known to those who regularly seek his input on product evaluations. October 28, 2016 marks the 20 th Anniversary in John Bailey’s career with ARDEX Americas. Paul has embodied that mentality.