Rod Von Busch learned the value of teamwork and quality service at a young age working alongside his siblings in the restaurant his mother owned and operated. After entering the flooring industry as an installer in 1979, he soon realized that these tools also apply to the longevity and success of a business in the flooring industry.

Mapei has been recognized as the first manufacturing company in the building products industry to become Fitwel Certified.

We have all been affected by the virus in one way or another; whether it’s health, financially, or both, it’s making an impact on our daily lives. Going forward, it is safe to say that things will be different from what we have been used to.

Many are still dealing with stay-at-home orders, so why not make the most of getting prepared for the time when you'll be able to get back to work by reading some positive books?

Jon Namba explains what it's like to be busy again amid the coronavirus and what his company is currently investing in.

Whether you’re a flooring retailer or installer, manufacturers have apps that can assist you in sales and when you’re on a jobsite and need manufacturer information/guidelines. And yes, now there’s even an app that can be used to connect a retailer and installer to work together. 

With many states mandating all non-essential businesses to close for weeks, what are flooring contractors doing to make it through these difficult times?

Fred Acton strongly believes that for someone willing to learn and work, the opportunities to thrive in the flooring industry are endless.

In recent years, major efforts have been made to attract more women to the trade through training programs and initiatives that encourage solidarity and community.

It was in December 2016 that our company had the opportunity to hire Ashley Harrison as our first woman resilient floor layer apprentice. Our second woman apprentice, Cecily Hill, started with us in November 2018.