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Kelsey Quigg is the new product manager of UFloor Systems Pallmann USA division. Quigg has been with the company since 2008 and held various positions ranging from territory manager to technical manager for Pallmann. Kelsey is a student of the products, said Brand Manager Mark Weglowski Kelsey is constantly analyzing all of our products in the Pallmann range to understand their full capabilities for the industry. In this new role it will allow Kelsey to work with our partners in Germany to strengthen our product line here in the U.S. Additionally, Quigg will retain his technical manager duties as both positions are complementary to one another. Kelsey has spent over 20 years in the hardwood floor industry in various roles ranging from ownership of a hardwood company, warranty manager and has served as an instructor at many different National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) schools. For more information, visit the . ...    

Engrave-A-Cretes new advanced class in decorative concrete is a four-day class designed for those who have a basic knowledge of prepping, cutting, staining and sealing concrete and are ready to take their business to the next level, according to the company. Scheduled for April 14 to 17, the class runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Engrave-A-Cretes training and manufacturing facility in Mansfield, Mo. Brandon Adamson, a concrete artisanand son of Darrel Adamson, inventor and developer of the precision-crafted line of Engrave-A-Crete tools will be the instructor for the class. According to the company, the class will review: Advanced engravingmarking and engraving complicated patterns, integrating engraving with polishing, incorporating logos into patterns Advanced layoutcomplex designs, determining angles, circular brick Colordyes, intricate multi-color patterns, coloring cut lines, epoxy, metallic epoxy, shading Extreme floor prepmastic, epoxy, sealer, glue and paint removal, floors with mo ...    

The Marble Institute of Americas (MIA) 2014 Fabricator Benchmarking Survey is now available. Sponsored by Cosentino NA, Kohler Co. and Tenax USA. The survey boasted 212 participants with 40% of those also completing the 2013 survey. Participation in the survey was available for free to all fabricators in North America and the resulting report allows fabrication companies to compare their firm with firms of similar size. MIA has used the data derived from the survey, both the current year and prior year, along with additional industry statistics, to create a one-of-a-kind web portal that contains statistical data, design trends, housing information and more. While the survey questions were posed to fabricators, the report offers relevant information for suppliers and international companies seeking information about the North American market. The report also highlights key differences between fabricators operating manual versus automated production facilities. I was truly amazed to see t ...    

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has announced its roster of presenters who will share tremendous business and community-building insights during the Wood Flooring Expo, April 28 to May 1, in St. Louis. We have a powerful group of speakers who will share their messages for business success, particularly tied to business development through community service, at this years Expo, said Michael Martin, NWFAs president and CEO. Each speaker has achieved incredible success in his chosen career fieldearning Oscar honors, World Series and Super Bowl championships and Hall of Fame accoladesbut even more significant is how each plays it forward in big ways to benefit others. We look forward to welcoming Bill Courtney, Gary Sinise, Ozzie Smith, John Mozeliak and Isaac Bruce to this years Expo. This years Play it Forward themed Expo will start with Bill Courtney, subject of the Oscar-winning documentary, Undefeated, and owner and CEO of Classic American Hardwoods in Memphis, Tenn. He w ...    

The Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA), in cooperation with Ardex Americas and nora systems, has developed the Bruce Newbrough Memorial Scholarship for the Certified Installation Manager (CIM) program. The Bruce Newbrough Memorial Scholarship has been established to provide educational opportunities to floor covering installation managers who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to and excellence in proper substrate preparation and installation of floor covering. The late Bruce Newbrough, as Ardex director of technical services and later applications development, utilized opportunities to further his vision and passion which was industry education and training on proper substrate preparation, all for the purpose of achieving successful installations. According to Gerry Swift, FCICAs chairman, this is the foundation on which FCICA was built and the reason that Newbroughwas an ambassador of this organization. FCICA is honored, not only to have known and worked with Bruce Newbrou ...    

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has launched The Journal of Cleaning, Restoration Inspection, a peer-reviewed technical journal serving the cleaning, restoration and inspection industries. According to an institute representative, the journal is a content-rich read, offering useful technical information targeting the interests and needs of industry professionals. The journal will be published six times per year, and promoted to all registrants and firms via IICRCs e-newsletters, press releases, website and social media channels. The print edition will bemailed to certified firms, master cleaning technicians, master restoration technicians, textile and flooring inspectors, IICRC schools and instructors. For more information, visit. ...    

Bostik has published two product catalogs for industry professionals. Bostik has published two all-inclusive product catalogs, both of which are available upon request by industry professionals. According to the company, the Hardwood Installation Products Catalog includes all appropriate information relative to Bostik adhesives, moisture control, sound abatement, surface preparation, sealants, floor warming and accessory products. The front cover showcases the 2014 National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Floor of the Year, which was designed, produced and installed by Tom Ourada, a hardwood flooring artisan who uses Bostik materials. The Ceramic Installation Products Catalog illustrates Bostiks range of grouts, mortars, thin-sets, surface preparation, waterproofing, sealants, floor warming and other ancillary products suitable for all ceramic tile, natural stone, glass and metal tile installations, according to the company. We make it a point to produce sales and support literature t ...    

The Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA), will host a Webinar called Tile and Stone InstallationThe Basics, on Thursday, April 16 at 11 a.m. EST. Presented by Seth Pevarnik, Ardex Americas director of technical service, the session will cover the basics of tile and stone installation from the types of materials and their properties, to installation techniques and industry references. Pevarnikwill begin the session with an overview of the basic types of tile and their characteristics, after which he will discuss the various setting materials and basic installation types. He will then cover waterproofing techniques and how to design for joints. The session will conclude with industry references for further information. This Webinar is an American Institute of Architects Approved (AIA) Continuing Education System (CES) Webinar. To register, visitno later than April 15 at 3 p.m. EST. ...    

C/F Data Systems is Fuse Alliances newest network service provider. C/F Data Systems provides accounting software solutions designed specifically for the construction industry. As a Fuse service provider, C/F Data Systems will offer network members specialized quoting, project management, job cost and accounting software solutions, which will help business owners gain greater business process efficiencies. Founded in 1979, C/F Data Systems is a national leader in developing and providing construction accounting software. We have been delivering accounting software solutions to the commercial flooring industry for 36 years, said Eric Goldstein, president of C/F Data Systems. This partnership will allow our team to expand our reach and effectively serve the members of the Fuse Alliance network. C/F Data Systems began serving its customers by developing custom programs for various clients, ultimately serving specialty subcontractors. Over the past six years, the companys greatest emphasis ...    

The Natural Stone Council (NSC) has elected its 2015 officers. NSCs 2015 officers are: Moe Bohrer of Anderson Bros. Johnson/Michels, chairman; Brenda Edwards of TexaStone Quarries, vice chairperson; Jim Owens of TexACon Cut Stone, secretary and Jeff Buczkiewicz of Mason Contractors Association of America, treasurer. Kathy Spanier of Coldspring was named chair of the NSC sustainability committee; Dan Posthuma of Michels Corp. has joined the environmental regulatory compliance committee, Matt Pruitt of Elberton Granite Association and Ted Huppert of Grazzini Bros. are co-chairs of the MSHA/OSHA regulatory compliance committee, and Holly Luehring of Michels Corp. has joined the website committee. Bohrer highlighted NSCs 2014 accomplishments atStonExpo West/Marmomacc Americas, which included joining the Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC),establishing an associate membership category for stone associations outside of the U.S. and the release of the ANSI/NSC 373 Sustainability Stan ...