Leadership change at Floor Covering Education Foundation: Jim Aaron steps down as FCEF's Executive Director after establishing groundbreaking programs across 14 states. Kaye Whitener, former operations director, takes helm to continue addressing industry's workforce challenges.
Unilin Technologies has obtained European patent EP 4 107 330 B1 for its magnesium oxide-reinforced core board technology, expanding its waterproof flooring solutions portfolio. The company will showcase this PVC-free innovation at upcoming trade shows BAU and TISE.
FCEF tackles labor shortage through college programs across North America, with 82% job placement, but urgently needs instructors at eight locations for 2025 classes.
Scott Carothers, academic director of the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, shares how a luxury shower project was compromised when a glass contractor ignored drilling specifications, penetrating multiple waterproof layers with oversized screws.
Schönox hosted a two-day Certified Installation Manager (CIM) training event at its Florence, Alabama, headquarters, where nine flooring professionals earned their certifications.
Unilin Technologies announces new features for their ceramic imitation technologies in SPC flooring, including an expanded version of their Unigrout technology for glue-down installation. The company has also introduced a specialized cement-look lacquer in partnership with PTS to create more realistic grout-like bevels.
RSS
