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Retailers take the initiative on training

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As Don Roberts, proprietor of Central Alabama Flooring, explained, “95% of installers today have had no professional training. Central Alabama Flooring Tuscaloosa, Ala. Central Alabama Flooring Tuscaloosa, Ala. Another Alabama-based flooring dealer sent people as well. This is to benefit all installers,” Roberts said. “I

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Shaw participates in ‘Made in Alabama Showcase’

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—Shaw’s manufacturing facility located here was one of 14 businesses selected by Governor Kay Ivey to participate in the second annual Made in Alabama Showcase at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery on Oct. The post Shaw participates in ‘Made in Alabama Showcase’ appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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William M. Bird partners with ProFlex

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The company said its complete line of water vapor reduction, sound control, crack suppression and tile setting products will be sold through William M. ” According to Tim Abbott, CEO, ProFlex, the company has been a pioneer for years in the development of products designed to make flooring and finished surfaces last long.

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Full speed ahead for Johnson following distribution shuffle

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Siegel Company now represents Johnson Hardwood in the following territories: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and eastern portions of Tennessee. We have been very pleased with our recent launch of Johnson Hardwood products. All Surfaces will represent Johnson’s comprehensive range of products.

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William M. Bird to distribute AHF Contract Commercial Flooring

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AHF Products is partnering with William M. Bird is essential to our growth across our business, and this is especially true for the commercial segment,” said Fred Reitz, vice president-commercial, AHF Products. AHF Contract’s Nod to Nature Mountville, Pa.—AHF Aligning ourselves with strong partners in distribution like William M.

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An infusion of youth produces ‘Ultimate Floors’

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Since then, the brand has evolved from a supplier of traditional laminate products to what is now a provider of waterproof laminate, rigid core/SPC, glue-down LVT and even moldings. The partners said the company has felt the resurgence in laminate and is all too happy to provide high-quality product to meet the demand. “In

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Valuable lessons shared (and learned) on the road

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Alabama; Florida; and New Orleans. Let’s say a customer knows exactly what she’s looking for and comes in asking you for that specific product. I recently wrapped up a road trip in the Southeast U.S. visiting flooring Dealers in Knoxville, Tenn.; It’s always fascinating to meet floor covering retailers who are doing really well.

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