Specialty flooring manufacturer Gerflor is the newest member of the INSTALL alliance. Gerflor is a global organization that manufactures sports and high-end commercial flooring under several brand names such as Taraflex Sport and Taralay Premium Comfort.
Just as fashion designers in the apparel industry sweat over every button, stitch and pleat, the floorcovering industry has its own designers who diligently follow trends in order to give homeowners the most current offerings on the market.
The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences and four trade associations in the flooring industry have established the Partnership for Executive Development and Business Growth, a customized program designed to provide participants with an opportunity to study the essentials of business management and develop new skills and strategies to grow their businesses.
In the most recent issue of the Long Island Floor Covering Association's (LIFCA) newsletter, Christopher Capobianco, executive director, announced that he is stepping down after more than seven years with the organization, effective July 1.
The Maryland/Northern Virginia Floor Covering Association (MDNVAFCA) has announced additional dates for its upcoming meetings regarding staying in compliance with amendments to Maryland's Workplace Fraud Act.