Fila, a producer of tile and stone treatment, protection and maintenance products, is hosting a free one-day Applicator workshop at the Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West in Miami, Florida on June 25, 2024. The Spanish course will be held on June 26, 2024. 

Mark Herakovic, installation training manager, MDG Flooring America, just graduated his first apprentice. Here, he tells how he created and implemented an apprenticeship program, reveals the challenges and the wins, and shares how the industry can come together to train the next generation of flooring installers. 

Floor & Decor cardholders can use their credit card, issued by Synchrony, to finance both the materials and installation, so they can pay for their entire project over time.

I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced the unveiling of its new “HerringB/ONE”, single panel drop-lock system, delivering multiple benefits to manufacturers, retailers, and consumers.

The course aims to foster communication and collaboration to enhance the overall quality and efficiency of tile projects.

Women leaders at Starnet Commercial Flooring Cooperative recently came together for a panel discussion on the topic “Advancing Women in Flooring” at the group’s annual meeting in Amelia Island, Florida. Here are some highlights. 

Advanced Flooring Technology (AFT) announced the opening of a new training facility for floor covering installers in Ft. Worth, Texas. 

Versatrim adds Fittes flush and framed vent designs to complement residential flooring projects.

David Gross, executive director, INSTALL, highlights the Sisters in the Brotherhood (SIB)—a women’s union organization within the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. He provides an update on how the unions have evolved over time and talks in depth about the support and resources the SIB offers.

The last week of May was full of good reads for the flooring industry. Check out our top five articles from this week.