Floor Trends & Installation recently spoke with Tom Wright, VP of product management and innovation at Mohawk Industries, about his new role as president of the North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) and the organization's goals for 2025.
During its Raleigh, North Carolina, gathering, the laminate flooring industry association charted a strategic course focusing on market expansion, enhanced certification standards, and consumer education.
Six leading flooring industry associations will host the second annual Flooring Sustainability Summit in Washington, D.C., July 16-17, 2025. The event at the Mayflower Hotel will bring together industry stakeholders to discuss sustainability challenges, circular economy initiatives, and supply chain education.
Sustainability leaders within the flooring industry, architects and designers, policymakers, and advocacy groups grappled with product lifecycle concerns and the delicate balance between cost and eco-friendly practices—all in the name of driving change.
The Flooring Sustainability Summit began today at the Westin Washington, D.C. Downtown. The opening keynote panel, featuring leading experts from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), International Interior Design Association (IIDA), U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and Green Building Initiative (GBI) engaged a keen audience, setting the stage for productive and insightful discussions on sustainability and green building practices.
The latest white paper by the North American Laminate Flooring Association clarifies the distinctions between flooring products labeled as "waterproof" and/or "water-resistant." Additionally, it outlines four key design methods employed in the manufacture of laminate flooring to safeguard against household spills and water challenges.
This initiative marks the first major revision of the standard since its last update in 2019, emphasizing NALFA's commitment to ensuring the highest quality standards within the industry.
The Flooring Sustainability Summit, taking place July 17-18 in Washington, D.C., will feature an impressive opening keynote panel of leading authorities from the architecture, interior design, and green building community.
The Tile Council of North America, National Wood Flooring Association, Natural Stone Institute, and North American Laminate Flooring Association announce the inaugural Flooring Sustainability Summit to take place on July 17-18 in Washington, D.C.
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