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MARCH 17, 2023

Rockwall, Texas—Flooring installation veteran, Robert Varden , and Val Chestohin, lead floor covering instructor DC 16 FTI Northern California and Nevada of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), announced the development of a new, intensive, four-day certification program called Masters Commercial Carpet Certification.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

—Belknap-Haines purchased the assets of STC (formerly known as Swiff-Train) on Oct. This transaction is another example of the Mancini family investing for the long-term in the flooring distribution business,” said Paul Castagliuolo, president of Belknap-Haines. Our goal is to be the best flooring distributor in the U.S.

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AUGUST 2, 2022

Randy Boothe, Jessica Waller and Kara Carter of Swiff-Train Company. Houston, Texas— Swiff-Train Company (STC) has enacted a sales personnel restructure to emphasize builder/multi-family service. Allen Smith, STC regional manager-retail, has expanded his reach to now represent all of Texas. with a BMF and retail focus.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Rockwall, Texas—Robert Varden, former CFI executive director, has founded International Floor Covering Training Alliance (UNITE), a non-profit, with his own funding and vision. “I ” UNITE doesn’t ask any training or scholarship company to give up its autonomy. . I call it UNITE because that’s what we do.”

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APRIL 5, 2021

By Ken Ryan Following a strong start to 2021, flooring dealers see no reason for a slowdown as they enter the second quarter. San Antonio-based O’Krent’s Abbey Flooring continues to see a brisk pace of sales activity despite the pandemic. In Knoxville, Tenn., It’s like that old Buck Owen’s song, ‘I’ve Got a Tiger by the Tail.’”.

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JUNE 3, 2021

Dallas, Texas—Originally scheduled to kick off on March 15, Daltile and Carpet Exchange of Denver officially launched the “Ready – Set – Room Refresh with RevoTile” training blitz and sales campaign. With RevoTile, genuine porcelain tile is now just as fast and easy to install as any floating floor on the market.”.

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JULY 10, 2023

Robert Varden of Advanced Flooring Technologies Advanced Flooring Technologies (AFT) has completed its first two-week session of a new 3-Phase Installer Course developed by Robert Varden for new installers. “It’s the best way to train. Then students do a minimum of four weeks of on-the-job training.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Forney, Texas—The International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI) resumed its hands-on training after being sidelined since March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Held at the CFI training center here, the one-week basic hardwood, laminate and LVT course took place Oct. 26-30, 2020.

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

Forney, Texas—The International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI) has welcomed Dave Garden, president, Installation Services, LLC, as chair of the board of directors, and Don Styka, director of field services, Tarkett, as vice chair. Alan Ellis, Alan’s Carpet & Floors. Rod Von Busch, CDI Floors.

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MAY 30, 2023

With negotiations around the debt ceiling encapsulating this city, board members of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) went to Washington to meet lawmakers regarding issues important to their own businesses—including independent contractor issues, the Marketplace Fairness Act and the Working Families Flexibility Act.

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JANUARY 18, 2024

After leaving the army in 1968, Bridge applied for apprenticeship training in the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and became a carpenter. The post John Bridge to be honored by NTCA appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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JULY 31, 2023

Robert Varden, founder of Advanced Flooring Technology Rockwall, Texas—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) has approved Advanced Flooring Technology (AFT) as a training provider and its new six week course to receive scholarship funds, according to Robert Varden, AFT founder. “We

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JANUARY 8, 2021

Dallas, Texas—The International Surface Event (TISE) will host its first TISE Live Virtual Event Jan. TISE Live is a product-focused, virtual experience offering flooring, stone and tile product features and manufacturers, unique content, education and networking opportunities. Registration , sponsored by Phenix Flooring, is now open.

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JANUARY 15, 2024

Grapevine, Texas— FCNews is in Grapevine, Texas, for the start of conneXtion, CCA Global Partners’ annual convention. Nicole Harding, VP of CCA University, and Geoffrey Eichhorn, director of training for CCA University, led a session on tips for preventing fraud in your business (pictured).

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JULY 30, 2020

Vancouver, BC—Metropolitan, manufacturer of Kentwood and Evoke flooring, has appointed Jonathan Train to the newly created position of vice president, business development. Train will be based out of Texas. The post Metropolitan appoints Jonathan Train VP/business development appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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MAY 5, 2021

Houston, Texas— Swiff?Train Train Company (STC) promoted Lindsey Nisbet to the role of vice president of marketing. Train in 2014 and most recently served as marketing director. ” The post Swiff-Train promotes Lindsey Nisbet appeared first on Floor Covering News. Lindsey Nisbet. Nisbet joined Swiff?Train

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Dallas, Texas—Kicking off on March 15, Daltile and Carpet Exchange of Denver will jointly execute the “Ready – Set – Room Refresh with RevoTile” promotional campaign. With RevoTile, genuine porcelain tile is now just as fast and easy to install as any floating floor on the market.”. The DIY-friendly tile. Increasing retailers’ sales.

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AUGUST 3, 2020

Houston— Swiff-Train Company has newly appointed Cole Hood as the company’s director of sales for Swiff-Train Distribution. In this role, Cole will lead the Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi sales teams for all channels.

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JUNE 14, 2021

Provisions such as sanitizing stations at New Braunfels Flooring in Texas are expected to remain even though COVID-19 restrictions and cases are falling. At Texas-based New Braunfels Flooring , Michelle Winters, owner, said customers are very passionate about COVID-19 restrictions on both sides of the mask issue.

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JANUARY 9, 2023

Rockwall, Texas—Robert Varden, the founder and CEO of the newly formed, non-profit Unite Floor Training Alliance, welcomed its first slate of board members as well as others in attendance via teleconference, originating from Unite offices here on Jan. The installation crisis in the flooring industry is very real, Varden said.

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MAY 15, 2023

In fact, many successful flooring retailers know when to turn away business, even telling potential customers that they might be better served going elsewhere. What can I do to help you narrow down your selections?’” —TRAVIS CARLSON, Carlson’s Flooring America, Fort Myers, Fla. Have you installed any new flooring in your showroom?

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MAY 8, 2018

Houston, Texas—Joe Reddington has joined Swiff-Train Company as director of product management. In this newly created role, Reddington will lead all efforts in direction and strategy for the product categories.

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JULY 7, 2022

Dalton—The Floor Covering Education Foundation’s (FCEF) 15-member board of directors convened last week in Stone Mountain, Ga., At the beginning of the year, FCEF piloted a Basic Flooring Installation program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC). Technical college programs take off. Connecting to native communities.

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MARCH 21, 2022

Cali Floors. Cali Floors has proven to be a trusted partner for retailers in the face of hardship. This strategy has worked for the brand given that it has grown substantially over the last few years—including its recent acquisition by global flooring company Victoria PLC—and continues to expand its specialty retail network.

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

B elknap-Haines’ acquisition of Houston-based STC (formerly Swiff-Train) expands the territory of the industry’s top-ranked distributor well beyond its East Coast roots. 17, adds Texas and the Gulf Coast region to an already sprawling territory that currently includes Maine to Miami, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. Ray Mancini Jr.,

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JULY 5, 2022

A s a follow up to its winter convention that took place ahead of Surfaces 2022 in Las Vegas, Floors & More is planning to kick off its summer meeting in Austin, Texas, from July 31 through Aug. vice president of Floors & More, this is shaping up to be the company’s most heavily attended summer convention.

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JULY 9, 2019

Forney, Texas—CFI partnered up with Pruitt Home Services and Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet to host an advanced carpet and hardwood/laminate training and certification in Kansas City. The event drew in close to 50 installers spanning from Wisconsin to Georgia.

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APRIL 26, 2024

Dalton—Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) has appointed Rod Von Busch, vice president of operations at CDI Floors, as its new board chair. Von Busch will be leading a team of esteemed industry professionals dedicated to driving excellence and innovation in the flooring sector.

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JANUARY 18, 2024

Dallas, Texas—RegalCraft, a leading flooring manufacturer specializing in producing high-quality custom flooring products for OEM distribution or private label markets, has nameed Shane Calloway as president, North America. In 2015, he became VP sales and marketing at Swiff-Train Company and was named president and CEO in 2018.

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JUNE 10, 2024

My husband and I traveled to Texas to celebrate our granddaughter’s high school graduation, joining thousands of other people proudly supporting their graduates in a packed auditorium. As he concluded his list, he mentioned, “We even have a student training to become a brick mason,” which received a round of applause from the audience.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Dalton—The Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) announced the launch of chapter groups in several states, marking a strategic expansion to enhance collaboration, education and networking opportunities within the flooring community. This education will enhance skillsets and promote a broader understanding of the flooring landscape.

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AUGUST 22, 2023

During the program, participating competitors around the country will use Mohawk carpet and LVT flooring along with coordinating Performance Accessories products. and Dallas, Texas. Installers play a crucial role in the flooring industry, and we want to show them support any way we can,” said Jon Woodbury, senior product director.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2022

That couldn’t be truer, it seems, than when talking about waterproof flooring. The truth about waterproof flooring is that suppliers and dealers alike tout the draw it provides and commend its ability to get shoppers in the door; however, they will also warn against overpromising and underdelivering. Suppliers support the sale.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Despite maintaining extensive product selections, logistics hubs and customer service centers, Amazon and Wayfair appear to be flying under the radar in the residential flooring business. Online vendors continue to change the way consumers shop for home goods, including flooring. Friend or foe?

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MARCH 24, 2020

For many high school students, Build My Future – Flooring Edition was their first exposure to the installation trade. CFI, the Certified Flooring Installers, has canceled its Build My Future – Flooring Edition, which was scheduled for April 14 in Plano, Texas. “It

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JULY 20, 2023

A credit card scam is sweeping through the flooring retail community, in some instances successfully stealing thousands of dollars from unsuspecting dealers in lost revenue and materials. This scam is rampant across the industry right now—it’s a huge issue,” said Kelby Frederick, owner of My Flooring America, based in Denton, Texas.

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 65th home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. 13, in New Braunfels, Texas and flooring for the project was donated by NWFA member AHF Products. home appeared first on Floor Covering News. The R.I.S.E. Army Captain (Ret.)

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