Floor Covering News

AUGUST 25, 2020

It’s no secret that retail training is critical to maintaining a competitive advantage in flooring. That certainly holds true during heady economic times but especially now when face-to-face training opportunities may be difficult to execute. Following is an overview of the various alternative training initiatives the industry offers.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 4, 2022

On3 offers micro-training modules that are said to help increase retention and ease trainee downtime. By Megan Salzano-Birch—For the construction and building industry , education and training have been areas of contention for years. That is where On3, a new mobile-first education and training platform, hopes to step in—and step up.

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 13, 2022

Customers and colleagues attending a recent Schönox Hands ÖN training session at the company’s Florence Support Center split their week between learning the speed and performance characteristics of both Schönox and Porsche, according to the company. Florence and Birmingham, Ala.—Customers

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 30, 2021

Houston, Texas—Swiff-Train Company (STC) has rebranded with new logo of STC. Swiff-Train has been a staple in the flooring industry for many years, and we are proud to be part of the continued growth and embrace the changes that embody the success of our sourcing and supply proficiencies,” said Jason Train, vice president of sourcing.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

NAFCT—not to be confused with the National Academy of Floor Covering Training, which predates the new association—is keenly focused on continuously working to provide a solution to the installation shortage the industry has been experiencing. where they helped train 17 students on installation. who is an AMIkids board member.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 18, 2023

Varden conducted the LVP install training pilot class at Pinnell’s Carpet One in Angels Camp, Calif. The slate of training classes offered to CCA Global members as part of installation excellence in partnership with expert Robert Varden recently expanded with the addition of LVP installation. Manchester, N.H.—The

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 14, 2020

—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), which provides education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry, will focus on finished tile work education sessions and Certified Tile Installer (CTI) evaluator training at the 2020 International Surfaces Event (TISE) in Las Vegas.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Houston—Swiff-Train Company has appointed Kay Ward to the newly created position of business unit manager, tile division. We look forward to Kay bringing her passion and enthusiasm to the Swiff-Train team and hitting the mark in our tile business in 2020.”.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 16, 2019

—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has published its certification and training schedule for 2019. The schedule includes certified tile installer (CTI) hands-on testing as well as three intense, hands-on tile installation training courses held at CTEF’s training facility, here. 18-22, […].

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

OCTOBER 17, 2017

To help with this process Jesse David, ARDEX Americas President, recommended to formalize a quarterly product training class available for ARDEX employees across the organization. Everyone consistently expressed great interest in learning more about our products, so we’re happy to add trainings to address that need.”.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 28, 2023

Connecting these students to these respected training organizations will give them the support and resources they need to grow their skills and have a successful career.” The post CFI, NWFA recognize FCEF training program appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

MAY 26, 2016

Have you signed up for ARDEX Academy training yet? For a full schedule, click here or see below for some of our summer training options! It’s that time of year–Summer is here! We have so many awesome opportunities for you and your team to brush up on important skills and see the latest product technology! Aliquippa, PA.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 5, 2023

Dalton—International Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) released its comprehensive floor covering installation training and certification courses scheduled now through October. These courses are designed to meet the evolving needs of the flooring industry and provide hands-on training to enhance the skills and knowledge of professionals.

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 24, 2022

Dalton— Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) has announced its fall training and certification events schedule. The hands-on education courses are offered at regional training centers and are led by highly skilled and trained CFI instructors. 5-Week Residential I Carpet Training – Wichita, Kansas. Apply here.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Louis, Missouri—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) released its 2023 hands-on training calendar. These events are held at various NWFA regional training centers across the United States and Canada. The post NWFA releases 2023 hands-on training calendar appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 10, 2023

Sika is introducing the STEP Series flooring installation solution training curriculum. This year-long, in-person training clinic is designed to educate contractors and installers on best practices when using components of the Sika Secure System. Chino, Calif.—Sika STEP stands for Sika Secure Technical Education Program.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

Training is crucial for any profession and it is especially important in the flooring industry. As an owner/sales manager, one of your main responsibilities is to ensure your sales team is adequately trained to excel in their roles. It is also important to encourage participation and engagement during the training session.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

APRIL 25, 2016

Twenty installers from Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Puerto Rico recently attended ARDEX Tile and Stone, Moisture Control, Underlayments and Designer Floor training seminars. The next ARDEX Academy Spanish tiling training is May 9-10 in Stockton, CA. Click to register!

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Floor Covering News

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Belknap-Haines purchased the assets of STC (formerly known as Swiff-Train) on Oct. The post Belknap-Haines purchases Swiff-Train appeared first on Floor Covering News. Mansfield, Mass.—Belknap-Haines Recently, we expanded into Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 31, 2018

Dallas—American Olean is conducting intensive product knowledge training with its distributors through a nationwide roadshow stopping at all distributor locations. The training focuses on new products launching this summer. The post American Olean focuses on PK training during roadshow appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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Ceramic Industry Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Lucideon recently announced the launch of its 2019 schedule of ceramic whitewares and refractories training, which includes over 25 modules for the tableware, sanitaryware, tile and retail sectors, as well as the refractories industry.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

No, it takes thorough, thoughtful training to get there and that process is rarely self-explanatory. So to help make the process a little smoother for anyone struggling to translate a rep’s management potential into legitimate management acumen, we asked some experts for their tips on how to train sales managers.

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Floor Covering News

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. The post Swiff-Train restructures personnel for growth appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Scott Carothers, Ceramic Tile Education Foundation director of certification and training, has received the coveted National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) Ring of Honor for his service to the tile industry and to NTCA.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 10, 2023

The Schönox HPS Florence Support Center hosted the guests where flooring contractors, installers, distributors and specifiers gather on a weekly basis, providing comprehensive training covering the benefits, installation details and project strategies of the entire Schönox subfloor series.

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 1, 2022

For the 18th consecutive year, Shaw Industries has been named a Training APEX Award winner by Training magazine. Ranked as the highest flooring manufacturer on the list, Shaw’s excellence in comprehensive training and workforce development is further recognized as leading the industry. “It Transition to virtual training.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

The latest ARDEX Academy Tile & Stone Installation Systems training wrapped up yesterday in Aliquippa, PA. To register and attend a complimentary training near you, visit the ARDEX Academy seminar list now! Tile installers learned about our always growing.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

JUNE 21, 2016

This week, Boone Distributors will host custom training for Manasota Flooring Inc. To set up a training for your crew, contact your local ARDEX Sales Professional (info@ardexamericas.com or (724) 203-5000). The Manasota Team will be in the know on all things ARDEX Tile and Stone!

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Floor Covering News

AUGUST 16, 2022

“The proceeds from this online auction will allow us to expand the training and certification programs such as the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) program and the Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) program,” said Scott Carothers, CTEF director of certification and training.

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Floor Covering News

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

” Winters, education director of WOFB, added, “Our members tell us training is extremely important, so we make the trainings meaningful and short. ” As part of its evolution, the group has also begun to focus on training topics outside typical flooring-related issues that are of great importance to its female membership.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

MAY 17, 2016

Recently a group of 18 tile installers from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania attended complimentary ARDEX Tile & Stone Installation Systems training in Aliquippa, PA. More than 8,000 installers a year benefit from ARDEX Academy seminars all over North America each year. Check out the schedule here and register today!

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

MARCH 29, 2017

ARDEX Americas hosted a Self-Leveling Underlayment training, “Bigger Tile Needs Better Preparation” at the Stockton, CA location this past Tuesday!

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Floor Covering News

MARCH 31, 2022

Ecore’s Basic Fit was donated to Lionheart Youth Training Facility. based Lionheart Training, a youth facility that provides physical conditioning and athletic training to inner-city children aged 6-12. The post Ecore donates flooring to Lionheart Youth Training appeared first on Floor Covering News. Lancaster, Pa.—Ecore

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

APRIL 24, 2015

Visit the ARDEX Academy list of upcoming classes in the following locations: ARDEX Americas Technical Training Centers: Corporate Headquarters, Aliquippa, PA (Pittsburgh, PA). Southern California (WFCA) Technical Training Center, Anaheim, CA. Georgia Technical Training Center, Dallas, GA.

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The Pulse: Ardex Americas

DECEMBER 13, 2016

ARDEX recently hosted Crossville Tile for a Super Format Laminam Tile Installation Training at ARDEX Academy in Pittsburgh, PA. Installers from New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio attended the training on proper install techniques, high performance ARDEX installation products and tools for Super Format tile.

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Floor Covering News

JANUARY 25, 2022

Schönox said it will provide attendees at the upcoming Surfaces event with a first look at the company’s new Hands ÖN training platform and a deep dive into its technologies. Training and advanced technologies are the very best tools we can provide the flooring community, helping to pave the way to success project by project.”.

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Floor Covering News

MAY 2, 2023

Those challenges usually include labor, training, infrastructure and limited showroom real estate, to name a few. The CTEF, NTCA and other organizations provide education and training to assist the local dealer. Another aspect of a successful tile program is training. For Emser, training is No.

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