The recent CFI FCICA Convention in Orlando challenged the industry to raise the bar on installer recruitment, expand high-quality training, and expand awareness of the latest installation techniques and technologies.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the commercial flooring design competition. Annually the awards celebrate the high-quality projects completed by Starnet flooring contractors in partnership architects, designers, and Starnet aligned manufacturing partners.

FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, is excited to share it held a successful 2022 Mid-Year Meeting, October 10 - 12 at the Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where members addressed current industry challenges, opportunities and how to plan for the future.

The 125,000 sqft facility will produce self-leveling compounds, patches, thin sets, grouts, and other product categories in the future.

"We look forward to bringing our quality installation and preparation flooring products along with technical expertise to enhance the productivity and profitability members flooring projects," said Brian Preuss, vice president of sales and marketing, Uzin.

Uzin Utz North America announced the addition of Carrie Mello as human resources director. 

Uzin Utz North America announced the addition of Kristin Tytus as CRM administrator.

The 125,000-sq.-ft. facility will produce self-leveling compounds, patches, thin sets, grouts, and other product categories in the future.

Uzin announced the addition of Nick Derr as Uzin Tile and Stone Technical Manager, bringing over 20 years of industry experience to the Uzin brand. 

Uzin announced the launch of NC 890 Hydropatch, an advanced hydraulic-cement based smoothing compound.