SCI Floor Covering, backed by Ranier Capital, is expanding through strategic acquisitions in the Midwest. Despite some market softness, SCI President and CEO Dave Elberson remains optimistic about the flooring industry's outlook. Learn about his acquisition strategy, business outlook and SCI's career path for installers.
How much space does a flooring retailer need to tell a story and create an inviting experience? The answer for America's Floor Source (AFS) is the more space, the better. The retailer recently unveiled its new 265,000-square-foot headquarters facility in Columbus, Ohio, which features a showroom, corporate offices, and warehouse space.
Floorcovering inspector Mark Violand encourages flooring professionals to view a downturn as an opportunity to participate in continued education and learn something new to “make yourself and your company better.”
The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) will host a special webinar to discuss the Department of Labor's (DOL) salary ruling on management and administrative overtime that is set to take effect on July 1, 2024. Jeff King, special counsel for the WFCA, will lead the discussion on July 1 at 3:00pm ET.
Learn how this leader in resilient flooring emphasizes long-term planning, approaches the evolving role of digital printing, and discusses the importance of clear product storytelling. Plus, Wu highlights Novalis' commitment to domestic manufacturing.
At NeoCon 2024, Floor Trends & Installation met up with AHF Products Chief Commercial Officer Jennifer Zimmerman and Vice President of Commercial Fred Reitz to learn more about the company’s commercial channel strategy, incorporating AHF Contract, Armstrong Flooring, Crossville Tile and Parterre brands.
Fishman Flooring’s new president Shane Richmond discusses the benefit of Employee Stock Ownership Plans, succession planning and the future of flooring distribution.
From NeoCon 2024, Bjelin U.S. General Manager Zach Adams shares insights into what's driving wood flooring sales in the commercial market and the manufacturer's new partnership with Spartan Surfaces.
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.