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Custom has upgraded the formula of its LevelQuik Self-Leveling Underlayments. Custom Building Products has upgraded its LevelQuik Self-Leveling Underlayments to a more robust formula. In recent years, Customs research and development team took a special interest in creating new advances in leveler chemistry to upgrade the formulas for these industry-leading products, said Eric Carr, director of construction channel marketing at Custom. The result is outstanding performance, easy handling and a smooth finish time after time. Its everything tile contractors have come to expect from LevelQuik and more. Customs updated LevelQuik formula provides superior crack resistance, better handling and even greater coverage, according to Carr. Its Controlled Cure Technology regulates the rate at which water evaporates during the curing process, prompting fast and consistent hydration. LevelQuik also helps eliminate installation problems including bond failure, crumbling, and staining of resilient flo ...    

Through its robust program of notable and respected speakers, Coverings, which will be held Orlando, Fla., April 14 to 17, at the Orange County Convention Center, will feature successful business tactics and best practices from industry leadersfree of charge. Educational sessions are organized into tracks for each segment of attendeesdistributors, retailers, architects, designers, fabricators, contractors, builders/remodelers, as well as those professionals seeking green educationand are open to all attendees and exhibitors, based on their individual areas of interest. The Coverings conference component is consistently ranked as one of the shows most valuable features, and has been a critical element since its inception in 1990. The experience yields unparalleled education and, in most cases, the benefit of highly valuable CEU credits. Among the lineup are keynote speakers Eric Astrachan, executive director of the Tile Council of North America (TCNA); Edie Cohen, deputy editor of Interi ...    

Target Technologies International and ArmorLock Industries have formed a distribution agreement for the ArmorLock Turf Seaming System. ArmorLock is a seaming technology providing a method of turf seaming with no fumes, no harsh chemicals, no adhesives, according to the company, and is 100% recyclable and 100% waterproof. Instead of conventional scrim and glue methods, ArmorLock is made with electroplated galvanized steel with 1400 protrusions per four linear feet with an inert natural pressure sensitive rubber resin embedded with fiberglass that is 100% waterproof. ArmorLock can withstand any weather climate, with installation temperatures from -22F up to 158F and can be installed even when its raining. ArmorLock is a patent acquisition and development company specific to the flooring industry solving industry problems in residential, modular and commercial floor covering and artificial turf applications. I believe that our strategic partnership with Target Technologies as our distribut ...    

Nail Gun Depot, an international e-commerce retailer of nail guns, staplers and screw fastening systems, has launched its first manufacturer-sponsored product duel, the Screw Gun Showdown, which is began on Feb. 2 and goes through March 2. The competition features two screw fastening systems, Senco DuraSpin and Simpson Strong-Tie Quik Drive, and throughout the campaign, customers will have the opportunity to compare each brand for its features, form and functionality. At the conclusion of the challenge, those who participate by purchasing a DuraSpin or Quik Drive screw system will determine which manufacturer carries the most clout on Nail Gun Depot. Customers who utilize the promotional code screwgun while placing an order on Nail Gun Depots website will receive a special discount on participating DuraSpin and Quik Drive systemsas well as a free two-pack of DuraSpin bits or a free Quik Drive decking nose clip with their respective purchase. To maximize momentum, at the promotions end, ...    

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has announced its lineup of lead regional instructors for its training and education schedule. NWFAs regional training model provides one-day educational workshops on a variety of related industry topics, as well as multi-day progressive skill-level training schools. Besides the training events that are held at NWFA headquarters in the St. Louis area, more than 40 events will be held at partner host facilities across the U.S. and Canada. These regional opportunities are guided by selected NWFA certified professionals. NWFAs regional training model, in which we work with local hosts to identify topics and skills they know are desirable to that specific area, and then take the education to the students, has proved to be highly successful, said Brett Miller, NWFAs vice president of education and certification. Crucial elements of that success are the regional instructors. They all have passed the hands-on and written certifications in at least ...    

Vermont Natural Coatings has retained Doerrbecker Sales and Associates of Elmont, N.Y. to work with existing retail partners and bring new dealers aboard. Their focus will be in the Northeast. Were successful because of the relationships we establish with our retail partners and we know Phillip and John have built their business the same way, said David Dillon, Vermont Natural Coatings director of sales and marketing. Vermont Natural Coatings patented PolyWhey technology uses whey protein to displace toxic ingredients found in traditional wood finishes. The result is a durable, safe finish that performs like solvent-based finish and applies with the ease of a water-borne. Doerrbecker represents a select group of brands, calling on retailers throughout the Northeast, with strong relationships with retailers in metro New York. For more information, visit. ...    

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has launched ACI Universitya global, online learning resource, providing on-demand access to a wide range of topics on concrete materials, design and construction, appealing to everyone from testing technicians to practicing engineers. Unveiled at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, ACI University combines all of ACIs online educational offerings in one location and makes them more convenient to access, even on mobile devices. With this immediate access to courses covering ACIs technical documents, preparation for ACI certifications, Webinars on a variety of concrete-related topics and study programs on concrete design requirements, concrete professionals can obtain education from an internationally recognized leader in a more easily accessible manner than ever before. ACI has a long history of providing world class learning, said Frances Griffith, chair, ACI educational activities committee. Continuing in that tradition and leveraging the latest in tod ...    

The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) has announced its board for 2015, including its first female president. The NAFCD board is comprised of industry executives from both distributor and manufacturer member firms that handle different types of floor covering materials, related products and accessories. As an NAFCD member for many years, Im honored to be leading this organization as president, said Rosana Chaidez, senior vice presidentCMH Sales at Haines. I look forward to continuing and enhancing the benefits of NAFCD membership in 2015. NAFCD is enjoying membership growth due to our enhanced value proposition added Kevin Gammonley, NAFCD executive vice president. We are excited about the positive impact the 2015 board will have on the organization as a result of their collective experiences in our industry. Executive officers appointed for 2015 include: President Rosana Chaidez (Haines, Glen Burnie, Md.) President-Elect Torrey Jaeckle (Jaeckle Distribut ...    

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) and the ACT Certification programs were on display in the Tile Expo area at the International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas. Installers taking both the certified tile installer program offered by CTEF and numerous advanced certifications in the ACT booth were observed by installer and distributor attendees. National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) trainers Michael Whistler and Gerald Sloan were on the stage throughout the three-day show, in a specially designated tile education section sponsored by Dal-Tile. Whistler and Sloan covered installation topics including glass tile installations, substrate preparation, showers, large format tile and thin tile. Prior to the show opening, NTCA held board and technical committee meetings, with several new programs and efforts addressed. The technical committee, which is responsible for the development and maintenance of the NTCA Reference Manual, will be developing new documents, to be released ...    

NAC recently exhibited at The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas for the first time since 2010, and the company is now preparing to exhibit at Coverings in Orlando, Fla., April 14 to 17. The return to TISE coincided with the Kitchen and Bath Show and the International Builders Show also in town during the week at the Las Vegas Convention Center. There were a lot of people from the flooring and construction industries in Las Vegas last week and we thought it was the right time to exhibit at the show again, said Brian Petit, vice president of operations. We saw a lot of people from KBIS and IBIS coming to Mandalay Bay and vice versa, which gave us a larger cross section of people to talk to. It was a much improved show from the last few years when I just walked the show. NAC showcased its SAM sound control system, waterproofing, featuring Strataflex sheet and SubSeal liquid membranes, in addition to its crack isolation product ECB. Next up for NAC will be Coverings. According ...