Noticias

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) will host a Webinar, Meeting the Challenges for Tile Stone InstallationsNew vs Renovation Projects, on Tuesday, March 24 at 1 p.m. CDT. According to the association, this educational presentation is designed to assist tile and stone industry professionals consider the major factors for successful installations in todays market. Many common practices in construction create obstacles for tile installers and installation products in new and renovation projects, especially on fast track projects. Knowing what these obstacles are and how to overcome them can save time, energy and help avoid future repair costs. Facilitated byMike Micalizzi, senior director of technical services for Custom Building Products,the presentation will discuss issues with new concrete vs. existing finishes, new building materials and their effect on installations requirements for large and heavy tile and product solutions for specifications to address installation cha ...    

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and Tile Council of North America (TCNA) will host Tile Person of the Year Awards at Coverings 2015, taking place April 14 to 17 in Orlando, Fla. NTCA and TCNA Tile Person of the Year Awards will be presented to individuals supporting the two associations in the tile industry. NTCA will also recognize an individual for career contributions to the tile industry with the Joe A. Tarver Cornerstone Award, and commercial and residential winning entries in the Five Star Contractor Installation Awards, sponsoredby Dal-Tile, will be announced, with each winning contractor receiving $2,500 for this achievement. Rounding out the program is a Best Practice Award sponsored by Custom Building Products. The awards reception will take place immediately after the exhibit hall closes on Thursday, April 16, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For more information, visit and. ...    

Crown Matting Technologies has released three full-line product catalogs for 2015. The three catalogs focus on the key market segments Crown serves: promotional, commercial and industrial. The industrial market is one of our primary focuses in 2015, said Adam Strizzi, marketing manager for Crown. We have manufactured mats for factories, warehouses, and other industrial locations for more than 70 years. Its a market we know very well. Many of Crowns industrial mats are anti-fatigue mats manufactured with the companys patented Zedlan foam. According to Strizzi, this foam has proven to have three times the bounce of traditional anti-fatigue mats, making it more effective at reducing worker fatigue. Because of its effectiveness, the company has now created a special Zedlan icon, placed next to all mats made with this foam, for easy identification for both distributors and end-customers. According to the company, because of its renewed focus on the industrial sector, it created and trademark ...    

In celebration of its 35th anniversary, the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) will hold its second Benefit Gala, March 21, at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. FCIF was founded in 1980 by several industry figures and was led by the late Walter Guinan. It is dedicated to financially assisting floor covering industry professionals who experience catastrophic illness, severe disabilities, or other life-altering hardships. Since its founding, FCIF has granted more than $3.5 million to help those in need,accordingto the Foundation. The 343 people (and counting) who have been assisted by FCIF include retailers, installers, retail salespeople, distributor personnel, mill employees and executives. On average, each recipient has received upwards of $10,000 to cover expenses. The Foundation ensures that these philanthropic efforts are accomplished with compassion, confidentiality and preservation of dignity for the individuals concerned. The gala will honor Keith Campbell, chairman of ...    

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has partnered with the Gary Sinise Foundations R.I.S.E. program, which builds smart homes for veterans who have sacrificed their health, many losing multiple limbs during their military service. Gary Sinise, founder of the organization, will speak at NWFAs Wood Flooring Expo in April to officially launch the partnership. Garys participation during Expo this year coincides with the events Play it Forward theme, said Michael Martin, NWFAs president and CEO. While we will mark NWFAs 30th anniversary during Expo, we also are looking forward as an association and an industry, in business and in how we contribute to society. This collaboration is a significant step, as an organization with 3,000 member companies, to pay forward our knowledge, skills and resources. NWFAs partnership with the R.I.S.E. program is a long-term opportunity to benefit veterans, according to Martin. NWFA member manufacturers including Mannington Wood Floors, Mullican Floo ...    

Laticrete has promoted technical services team members Timothy Bergin, Dean Cunningham and Steven Rampino. Timothy, Dean and Steven are key members of Laticrete Technical Services, a department that plays a critical role in the long-term success of the company, said Arthur Mintie, technical services director. While they are based in our Bethany, Conn., headquarters, they serve on the front lines with our customers providing fast, accurate technical support. Bergin has been promoted to associate technical services managersupport services. In this role, Bergin will expand his oversight of the departments technical inquiry response system and support services for Laticrete. Prior to the promotion, he provided direction and support to customers and the technical services support staff. Cunningham has been promoted to associate technical services managerspecialty products division. In this role, Cunningham will expand his efforts to support new acquisitions and specialty product ventures for ...    

Installers Warehouse, located in Rochester, N.Y., will be the newest distributor of UFloors Pallmann Hardwood Complete in upstate New York. Installers Warehouse will distribute Pallmanns range of wood flooring products throughout the cities of Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse, N.Y. As Pallmann continues its expansion in the Northeast, we were seeking a distributor that values high customer service standards, superior technical support, and personnel with industry experience, said Mark Weglowski, Pallmanns brand manager. We found Installers Warehouse to excel in all three of these areas, and are proud to name them our newest distributor partner. Craig Dupra, president of Installers Warehouse, added, There has been great interest in the [Pallmann] product line for years, and now we will be able to offer these high quality products to our customers locally. For more information, visit. ...    

The Market NW Design Showcase of Interior Solutions, sponsored by Flooring Association Northwest (FAN), will be held March 31 at the Lynnwood Convention Center in Lynnwood, Wash. With 89 vendor spaces,new products, services and tools will be featured. Attendees will also have the opportunity to view demonstrations and seminars throughout the day. Free light lunch and happy hour appetizers will be available, andadmission to the tradeshow, seminars and parking are free. The seminar schedule is as follows: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. FAN sponsored social mediaWhats In It for Your Business 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. NICA New Independent Contractor rules for Washington 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.RollMaster Cloud flooring business management software and commercial estimating 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Halex VersaShield VersaShield MBX Moisture suppression system for flooring 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.Schlter-Ditra-Heat, electric floor warming system 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bostik Grout With Confidence: RapidCure Pre-Mixed Uret ...    

The Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) has completed the newest edition of Start with Safety and it is offering a pre-order rate of $95 for members and $130 for non-members through March 15. Start With Safety is a three-ring binder and contains 52 tabbed topics with weekly safety talk materials and forms to fill out at the job site for safety related incidents. The safety program covers a variety of topics such as accident investigation, equipment operation and maintenance, hazard communication, personal protective equipment and much more. The new edition includes updated content and seven new topics: activity hazard analysis; correcting unsafe or unhealthy conditions; lockout/tagout procedures; material handling and storage; material safety data sheet; pre-planning tasks, and slips, trips and falls. To purchase Start With Safety , visit . ...    

Schnox GmbH and HPS North America are strengthening their strategic relationship with a multi-year operating agreement that has the companies working closely to market, distribute and fully support their subfloor products in the North American marketplace. Weve reached our objective of a seamless relationship between the two companies that clearly supports our customers and distribution partners, explained Thomas Trissl, HPS principal. HPS North America is the exclusive importer of Schnox products to the North American marketplace. The two companies have worked together since 2011 when HPS began its operations to make Schnox products available to the flooring industry throughout North America. Our relationship and operations have quickly strengthened over the past four years with significant growth in the Schnox brand name and its sales, commented Hubert Steinberg, Schnox executive manager in the U.S. That growth has accelerated a number of moves forward even a personal one for me that ...