The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announced that Cyncly-RFMS and The Dixie Group achieved certification for version 3.2 of its Floor Covering Business to Business program standard program standard, following a rigorous evaluation process.
Spartan has appointed John Narciso as Director of Business Development—West to support the sales team across the region, spanning from Colorado to the West Coast. Mary McAtamney joins the business development team in Michigan where she will focus on the healthcare and education market segments.
Starnet President and CEO Mark Bischoff unveils how commercial flooring contractors can utilize Sourcewell, a cooperative procurement solution that enables government public entities to purchase goods at competitive prices, to unlock new business demand.
The flooring industry faces significant challenges in Fall 2024 due to multiple supply chain disruptions. Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton devastated the Southeast, while a dockworkers' strike briefly halted East and Gulf Coast ports. Although the strike was suspended, experts warn of potential long-term effects and urge flooring businesses to prepare for future crises by diversifying sources and managing inventory strategically.
Following recent management changes, Bella Flooring Group reaffirms its market presence under new leadership, with plans for significant investment and product expansion in 2025.
Mark Bischoff, president and CEO of Starnet,shares his perspective on how its flooring contractor member companies have built infrastructures for growth and longevity.
Navigating nearly six decades of industry upheaval with a steady hand and an eye for innovation, Dan Frierson's journey from yarn to luxury carpets embodies the transformative power of adaptable leadership in the ever-evolving world of floor coverings.
The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) will host a special webinar to discuss the Department of Labor's (DOL) salary ruling on management and administrative overtime that is set to take effect on July 1, 2024. Jeff King, special counsel for the WFCA, will lead the discussion on July 1 at 3:00pm ET.
Harlan Stone, CEO of HMTX Industries, announced the promotion of Simon Xia to Chief Quality Officer to oversee product quality across the HMTX family of companies.
