The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) held its annual fall meeting in Alexandria, Virginia. Cali, Classen Group, Kaindl Flooring GmbH, Kronospan USA, Mannington Mills Inc., Mohawk Industries, Shaw Industries Group, Inc., Swiss Krono USA and other organizations gathered for a three-day event aimed at advancing initiatives within the category.
Organized by NALFA’s Marketing Committee, attendees gathered for presentations by industry experts. Stephanie Bergkamp, formerly of Schattdecor, delivered an in-person talk on the evolving landscape of design trends, delving into the intricacies of “decoding trends” influenced by a myriad of content avenues and influencers. Fan-Yu Kuo from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) provided an analysis of economic trends, offering invaluable housing forecasts and insights into the home building industry.