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Coverings announces Vegas debut with 2011 show
Organizers of Coverings have announced that the venue for
its 2011 tile and stone exhibition is now officially Las Vegas. The expo will take place March
14-17, 2011, at the Sands
Convention Center.
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 | Surfaces installation slideshow
Installation issues were highlighted in a series of presentations at Surfaces 2010, which was held Feb. 1-4 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.
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 | Rugo to lead MIA as president
Brett S. Rugo, founder and president of Rugo Stone, LLC of
Lorton, VA, and grandson of an Italian stone carver, has been chosen as the new
president of the Marble Institute of America (MIA).
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Coverings 2010 organizers unveil educational lineup
Organizers of Coverings 2010 are offering tile and stone
contractors and installers more than 40 educational sessions during the show
(April 27-30, in Orlando, FL). Topics will range from how to boost
profits in a challenging economy to the latest innovations in installation
methods and materials.
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 | 2009 Sakrete Sack Program winner announced
Julius Peppers, line backer for the Carolina
Panthers, has been named the winner of the 2009 Sakrete Sack Program, credited
with 27 quarterback sacks during the 2009 NFL regular season.
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NTCA, CTDA and TCNA join forces for all-industry conference
The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has
announced that the 2010 edition of its annual Total Solutions Business and
Technical Conference slated for November will now be held in concurrence with
the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association Management Conference, and will also
include the membership of the Tile Council of North America.
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 | NALFA sets dates for Installer Certification Schools
The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) has announced the dates for the 2010 NALFA Installer Certification School. The comprehensive training curriculum covers all aspects of a quality laminate installation and will give the attendees the skills necessary to perform installations to high standards and craftsmanship in the field.
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Q.E.P. to buy ArborCraft
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. said it has signed an agreement
to acquire the business of ArborCraft Floors, which sells its products under
the Tarkett and Harris brands.
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 | MAPEI's technical services manager addresses DCC
Pierre Hebert, manager of Technical Services for MAPEI Inc.,
recently gave a presentation during a dinner conference held by the Montreal
Chapter of DCC (Construction Specification Canada) that included key points on
the proper surface preparation necessary to achieve successful ceramic, stone and
soft floor-covering installations.
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 | NALFA, CFI partner to train Lowe’s installers
The North American Laminate Flooring Association
(NALFA) and the International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association
(CFI) will provide expanded laminate installation training to the Lowe’s Wood
and Laminate Installer program.
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HomerWood plant in Pa. earns FSC certification
HomerWood Hardwood Flooring, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, announced its Titusville, Pa.
manufacturing plant has received Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of
Custody certification.
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Tim Provence of Armstrong demonstrates the correct methods of vinyl installation at the recent CFI-Armstrong installation workshop in Anchorage, AK.
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NALFA to present laminate installation demo at Surfaces
For those interested in laminate flooring installation, the
North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) will conduct a one-hour
long demonstration complete with insider tips and a step-by-step demonstration
on how to install the perfect laminate floor.
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Three Shaw plants earn 'zero waste to landfill' status
Three Shaw Industries plants are now “zero waste to landfill,” the company said. The facilities include two Tuftex carpet manufacturing plants in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., and a Shaw fiber extrusion facility in Clemson, S.C.
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