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EJ Welch expands leadership team

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EJ Welch Company is continuing along its path of rapid expansion in the flooring industry by expanding its leadership team. Opportunities in finding exceptional team members in the flooring industry are vast, from sales and operations to marketing,” said Kavita McCarthy, president of EJ Welch. Brad Scott. Jeff Eichler.

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NWFA clarifies what ‘real wood’ flooring means

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Louis—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has released a formal definition of wood flooring to help industry professionals as well as consumers identify the difference between real wood and “wood-look” flooring products.

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People making a difference 2024

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Floor Covering News ’ annual “People making a difference” special section is a tribute to those in the flooring industry who go about their daily business lives striving to make a positive impact. This year’s list represents all facets of the flooring industry—manufacturing, distribution, retail and installation.

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Daltile’s advisory meeting tackles Statements Dealer Program

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The ultimate goal is to equip our retail partners for success with our products and increase retailer sales.”. Members of the advisory board were carefully selected based on their prowess in the industry and because they offer an ideal cross-section of retailer types, according to Patrick Warren, vice president of dealer sales for Daltile. “We

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Flooring industry supports worthy causes

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The flooring industry has done its share of cause-related marketing over the years, collaborating with such worthy causes as Susan G. Komen, Tunnel for Towers and St. The homes are raffled away, with ticket sales going to St. Jude Memphis Marathon—with $21+ million generated for the kids of St.

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35th Anniversary: 35 Women in Flooring

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While the flooring industry has been a “man’s world” for decades, women are rising in the ranks and accomplishing incredible things that have helped move the industry forward. Cheryl Acierno has been engaged in the floor covering industry for her entire career, owning Acierno & Company for the past 21 years. Cheryl Acierno.

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NWFA introduces scholarship to honor Paul Stringer

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Paul Stringer St. Stringer spent more than 30 years as a leader in the hardwood flooring industry, with the past 20 years at Somerset Hardwood. There, he led the sales and marketing efforts, growing the company from an unfinished strip mill to one of North America’s largest pre-finished solid and engineered manufacturers.