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Dave Foster

Dave Foster

A pioneer in the industry’s digital media, Dave Foster launched the industry’s first news and information websites, culminating with TalkFloor.com, the industry’s first site offering both audio and video interviews and industry news as it happens. Now with BNP, Foster will continue to travel the industry interviewing its movers and shakers and offering his thoughts in this blog.

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Robert Varden

Q&A with CFI's Robert Varden: High Demand for Flooring Installers

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Dave Foster
September 1, 2016
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I can remember a senior carpet industry executive in the late 1970s expressing concern that there were not sufficient numbers of installers in the country to install carpet.
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Installers only independent if they meet criteria

Independent Flooring Contractor or Employee? Perspective from WFCA's Jeff King

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Dave Foster
January 1, 2016
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Are installers contractors or are they employees?
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Dr. Werner Utz

Uzin Utz Opens Dover Manufacturing Facility

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Dave Foster
December 1, 2015
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Uzin Utz, the German parent of UFloor, held the grand opening of its first U.S. manufacturing facility on September 25 in Dover, Del.’s Garrison Oak Technical Park.


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The Importance of a Succession Plan for Your Flooring Business

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Dave Foster
November 8, 2013
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Every business large and small, from large multinationals to small mom and pop operations really need a succession plan.
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TalkFloor Roundup

Can’t-Miss Content on TalkFloor

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June 26, 2013
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TalkFloor, the daily industry eNewsletter in partnership with Floor Covering Installer, Floor Trends and TILE Magazines, is stuffed full of content for busy installers, contractors, retailers, designers, manufacturers and other members of the industry.


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CFI Certification Event in Dalton

Industry Training a Big Draw at CFI Certification Event in Dalton

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Michael Chmielecki
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May 20, 2013
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International Certified Floorcovering Installers (CFI) recently welcomed more than 100 flooring installers, dealers, manufacturers and inspectors for four days of training and certification at Ryman Hall in Dalton, Ga.
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Bringing Stainmaster to the Tile Industry with The Tile Doctor

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Dave Foster
April 30, 2013

Seeking out unique products in the ceramic and stone arena that it can bring to market is a core value of The Tile Doctor.


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Hanley Wood Gets an ‘8’ for a Damn Good Job at Surfaces 2013

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Dave Foster
February 20, 2013

So looking back at Surfaces 2013, what’s your take?


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Recycled Bob is Back: Speaking with CARE’s Executive Director

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Dave Foster
January 22, 2013

We had an opportunity to sit down with Bob Peoples, the Executive Director of the Carpet America Recovery Effort or CARE, a man who in 2002 took lead of the organization during its formation and left a few years ago to take over the Directorship of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute.


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Puzzled by the Internet? Simonson Says the Best Word is “Custom”

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December 18, 2012

Today, it’s near impossible for a retailer to thrive in any economy if they’re not competitive on the Internet and dedicated to staying that way. 


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