St. Louis to Welcome Refractories Industry for Annual Symposium
Ceramic Industry Magazine
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Louis Section and the Refractory Ceramics Division of ACerS will hold the 55th Annual Symposium on Refractories March 27-28 in St.
NSI to host 2023 Stone Summits
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has released the schedule for the 2023 Stone Industry Education Series. 2023 Stone Industry Education Series: Arizona Stone Summit. 2023 Stone Industry Education Series: Arizona Stone Summit. Tempe, Ariz. Arizona Tile. Tennessee Stone Summit. Nashville, Tenn. Utah Stone Summit.
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EJ Welch expands leadership team
Floor Covering News
JULY 11, 2022
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. Maria Padron.
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Showroom Design Consultant Position Available at Rubble Tile in St. Louis Park
Rubble Tile
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Showroom Design Consultant (20-40 hours/week) We have a position open in our distinctive showroom and we’re looking for the right combination of interpersonal skills, design orientation, and detailed follow-through. Background in tile &/or design preferred, but not required. Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
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NWFA clarifies what ‘real wood’ flooring means
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
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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Bluegrass Wood Products joins NWFA/NOFMA wood flooring program
Floor Covering News
APRIL 15, 2024
Louis—Bluegrass Wood Products is the latest company to earn NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification from the National Wood Flooring Association. NWFA/NOFMA certification assures a manufacturer’s wood flooring meets or exceeds industry standards for grade, configuration, moisture content and average board length.
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Atlas Concorde USA Has Arrived!
ISC Surfaces
OCTOBER 14, 2016
Three of the new lines being introduced (Redeem, Fray, Forge) are described as distressed collections with looks inspired by industrial aged materials, recovered and reused, with a modern vintage look. To see these products in person, please visit The Gallery at ISC Surfaces in Kansas City or St. All sizes noted are in inches.)
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Flooring industry supports worthy causes
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 5, 2023
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. Locally, NWFA supports The Little Bit Foundation in St. Louis, which breaks down barriers to learning for students affected by poverty.
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TISE launches National Installer of the Year Regionals
Floor Covering News
JULY 5, 2022
NWFA Training Facility | St. may enter regardless of the years in the industry or location. Louis: August 31, 2022. Submission deadlines are approaching. Competition locations include: Regionals Southeast | CFI Convention | Orlando, Fla. July 31 – August 1, 2022. Regionals Central U.S.| September 29 – 30, 2022.
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Daltile’s advisory meeting tackles Statements Dealer Program
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 20, 2020
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 Kelly Taylor, Ambassador Floor (St Louis, Mo.). Advisory board. Anaheim, Calif.).
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NWFA University receives Litmos Lenny award
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Litmos, the education platform for NWFA University, offers an industry-leading Learning Management System (LMS) that unifies virtual, classroom, mobile and social learning in a secure, intuitive platform. The Litmos Lenny Awards honor innovative, inspiring and winning Litmos use cases across any industry or company size.
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NWFA releases 2023 hands-on training calendar
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Louis, Missouri—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) released its 2023 hands-on training calendar. These instructors are highly skilled and trained individuals who have a great passion for the wood flooring industry and are eager to share their knowledge, through NWFA standards, with others.
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NWFA 2023 Wood Floor of the Year winners announced
Floor Covering News
JUNE 7, 2023
Winning entries were chosen by a panel of judges selected for their industry and design knowledge. Winning entries were chosen by a panel of judges selected for their industry and design knowledge. The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has announced the winners of its 2023 Wood Floor of the Year Awards.
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NWFA hosts “Learn the Ropes Expo Student Day”
Floor Covering News
APRIL 27, 2022
Louis—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) hosted a “Learn the Ropes Expo Student Day” at its Wood Flooring Expo on Thursday, April 14 , to expose local high school students to career options in the hardwood flooring industry. ” Panel participants for the event included: Josh Neuberger of Pallmann.
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National Installer of the Year finalists revealed
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 30, 2022
NWFA Training Facility, St. Taylor Adhesives is the exclusive adhesives competition sponsor and QEP/Roberts Consolidated Industries, Inc., may enter regardless of the years in the industry or location. Submission deadlines: St. Louis deadline: Sept. 2, for a chance at the title, National Installer of the Year.
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Roy Reichow inducted into NWFA Legacy Scholarship program
Floor Covering News
APRIL 26, 2022
The NERF Legacy Scholarship program honors individuals who made significant contributions throughout their lives to advance the wood flooring industry. The NERF Legacy Scholarship program honors individuals who made significant contributions throughout their lives to advance the wood flooring industry.
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NWFA, DHA unveil wood flooring EPDs
Floor Covering News
APRIL 4, 2023
Louis—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) and the Decorative Hardwoods Association (DHA) have announced the completion of comprehensive Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for wood flooring products. They also establish an industry benchmark against which product-specific EPDs can be measured.
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Terry Green joins NWFA’s Legacy Scholarship
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Louis, Miss.—The The NERF Legacy Scholarship program honors individuals who made significant contributions throughout their lives to advance the wood flooring industry. ” Green started his wood flooring career in the paint coatings industry.
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NWFA introduces scholarship to honor Paul Stringer
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 30, 2023
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. Paul has been an inspiration to many of us in the industry for a long time,” said Dan Natkin, chief commercial officer of Bauwerk Group North America.
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NWFA Legacy Scholarship inducts South Lynn
Floor Covering News
MAY 12, 2022
According to the company, the NERF Legacy Scholarship program honors individuals who made significant contributions throughout their lives to advance the wood flooring industry. In 2001, he received the NWFA Industry Leadership Award. Lynn started his wood flooring career in 1952 working for Suburban Floors. who run Universal today.”.
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NWFA to host flooring auction
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 28, 2020
With most live training events and trade shows canceled this year, the auction aims to help raise funds for next year’s NWFA training and provide some great end of the year specials and prizes to bid on through a little friendly competition with industry friends, the group said. Every NWFA member can participate. New or gently used equipment.
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Performance Accessories sponsors Installer of the Year
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 31, 2022
Installers are the heart and hands of the flooring industry,” said Kelli Widdifield, senior vice president of marketing, Mohawk. “We We are proud to sponsor this competition and support installers across the country by listening and sharing their stories so that we can come together to work on the issues that are facing our industry.”. “We
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NWFA launches online professional development platform
Floor Covering News
JULY 29, 2020
Louis, Missouri—In response to the changing business environment as a result of COVID-19, the National Wood Flooring Association has launched LiveEdge, a free professional development platform offering concise, focused and interactive content for wood flooring professionals.
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NWFA Hall of Fame welcomes two new inductees
Floor Covering News
MAY 22, 2023
Louis—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) announced the addition of Rick Holden and the late Don Conner to the NWFA Hall of Fame during the NWFA Wood Flooring Expo in Milwaukee , Wis., “Both Rick Holden and Don Conner have shaped the wood flooring industry in remarkable ways,” said Michael Martin, NWFA president and CEO.
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Appalachian Lumber joins NWFA/NOFMA wood flooring program
Floor Covering News
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Louis—Appalachian Lumber Co. NWFA/NOFMA certification assures a manufacturer’s wood flooring meets or exceeds industry standards for grade, configuration, moisture content and average board length. is the latest company to earn NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification from the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA).
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Välinge Flooring, NWFA partner for training event
Floor Covering News
JULY 6, 2021
and its training and guidelines for installations are the reference points for the industry. The NWFA is the leading authority for wood and manufactured wood flooring installations in the U.S. “This sponsorship is a match made in heaven,” said Ben Goodman, business development manager, Välinge North America. 17-20: Basic install.
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Salute to service: NWFA, R.I.S.E give wounded soldiers a place to call home
Floor Covering News
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
November 12/19, 2018: Volume 34, Issue 11 By Reginald Tucker St. Louis—The flooring industry continues to step up in a big way in support of severely wounded U.S. Industry associations, manufacturers and distributors are partnering up to improve the quality of life for soldiers returning home following their deployments.
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NWFA Expo attracts thousands to Milwaukee
Floor Covering News
MAY 11, 2023
Louis—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) recently hosted its 2023 Wood Flooring Expo here at the Wisconsin Center, May 2-4. The NWFA Expo in Milwaukee was a huge success, with the year’s theme, ‘Make it Happen,’ encapsulating our industry’s can-do spirit,” said Michael Martin, NWFA CEO and president.
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Jorge “Tito” Boror inducted into NWFA’s Legacy Scholarship Program
Floor Covering News
JUNE 1, 2023
Jorge “Tito” Boror St. The NERF Legacy Scholarship program honors individuals who made significant contributions throughout their lives to advance the wood flooring industry. Tito had so much love for his family, his friends and this industry,” said NWFA president and CEO, Michael Martin. “He
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NWFA to host virtual event
Floor Covering News
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
NERF exists to further the growth and development of the hardwood flooring industry through research and education. The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) will host its first online event to be held Nov. 17-19, 2020. The event includes: • 24 speakers. Four skills demonstrations from NWFA Regional Instructors. 2, 2020, at 5 p.m.
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NWFA outlines Virtual Wood Flooring Expo details
Floor Covering News
APRIL 24, 2020
We’re very encouraged to see our industry respond so positively to our first-ever virtual event,” said NWFA president & CEO, Michael Martin. The event also will kick-off with a Coronavirus (COVID-19) Economic Impact Panel to provide attendees with updates from an economic, legislative and industry perspective. on Friday, May 1.
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Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 18, 2019
Louis—Somerset Hardwood Flooring has earned NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification from the National Wood Flooring Association. NWFA/NOFMA certification assures a manufacturer’s wood flooring meets or exceeds industry standards for grade, configuration, moisture content and average board length.
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35th Anniversary: 35 Women in Flooring
Floor Covering News
AUGUST 6, 2021
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 University earns Lenny Award
Floor Covering News
APRIL 12, 2021
According to the group, Litmos, the education platform for NWFAU , offers an industry-leading Learning Management System (LMS) that unifies virtual, classroom, mobile and social learning in a secure, intuitive platform. The Litmos Lenny Awards honor innovative and inspiring Litmos use cases across any industry or company size.
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NWFA to host Pre-Expo Symposium, Expo Education
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Louis—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) will feature a comprehensive selection of educational sessions during the 2019 Wood Flooring Expo to help wood flooring professionals advance their industry knowledge and technical expertise. The event will be held in Fort Worth, Texas, May 1-3.
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NWFA inducts Chet Derr, Jr. into Legacy Scholarship program
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 5, 2020
The NERF Legacy Scholarship program honors individuals who made significant throughout their lives to advance the wood flooring industry. The NERF Legacy Scholarship program honors individuals who made significant throughout their lives to advance the wood flooring industry. Chet Derr, Jr. of Derr Flooring Co. of Derr Flooring Co.
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EJ Welch targets Southeast region for expansion
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 12, 2022
Dorsey brings 30 years of sales leadership in the construction industry, both in manufacturing and distribution, employed by world-class brands such as Armstrong, Mannington, JJ Haines and CertainTeed. He built a successful career in sales working in all key industry verticals, including retail, residential, commercial and A&D.
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Registration open for NWFA NOW event
Floor Covering News
OCTOBER 16, 2020
NERF exists to further the growth and development of the hardwood flooring industry through research and education. Registration is now open for the free NWFA NOW online event , being held Tuesday, Nov. 17 – Thursday, Nov. Register for the event here.
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NWFA announces details for Virtual Wood Flooring Expo
Floor Covering News
APRIL 10, 2020
In less than a month, the NWFA team has worked through cancelling all the contracts and logistics for the in-person Expo in Milwaukee, researched virtual event technologies, reshuffled the entire schedule and put together a comprehensive program that will continue to serve our industry. Attendance is free. I can’t wait for it to launch.”.
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A ‘Showroom Pricing’ solution
Floor Covering News
MARCH 17, 2023
B efore starting her own software company, Kristen Stensby worked in her family’s flooring store in St. Louis as a commission-based RSA in charge of maintaining pricing—manually—for a 4,000-square-foot showroom. But given the frequency of price increases, Stensby simply couldn’t keep up.
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MDF offering flooring franchise opportunity
Floor Covering News
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Buckles’ floor covering industry experience started with Alan Greenberg as his second employee in the St. Louis office of Carpet Co-op of America. MDF’s franchise business offers lower overhead costs for the owner and the accessibility and ease of shopping as demanded by today’s consumers.
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NWFA publishes updated Flooring Installation Guidelines
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 29, 2020
Louis—The National Wood Flooring Association has published a new edition of the NWFA Wood Flooring Installation Guidelines. The Hardwood Flooring Installation Guidelines manual is the indispensable industry standard for quality hardwood flooring installations,” said Michael Martin, NWFA president and CEO.
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