Floor Focus Magazine

TRAINING: CCA Global University, the training division of CCA Global Partners, has been recognized for excellence in professional development by winning the 2025 Training Apex Award for the fifth consecutive year: https://bit.ly/3P8y4ZC

ACQUISITION ANNOUNCEMENT: The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has acquired Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Services (FCITS): https://bit.ly/4ftKs1j

CERTIFICATION: Having met rigorous production standards, Premier Hardwood Products Inc. is the latest company to earn NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification from the NWFA: National Wood Flooring Association: https://bit.ly/4gJbnXT

INVESTMENT: In response to Ascend Performance Materials' recent decision to exit the BCF fiber business, Universal Fibers, Inc. is continuing its substantial investment in assuring customers have access to nylon 6,6 natural yarn offerings: https://bit.ly/3ZPqZCa

GROWTH MODE: To prioritize growth in the western United States, Spartan Surfaces has appointed John Narciso as director of business development, West: https://bit.ly/3Dpl3II

NEW LEADERSHIP: CFI - Certified Flooring Installers, a division of the World Floor Covering Association that certifies flooring installers and sales associates, has appointed Ralph Falavinha as its new executive vice president, effective Jan. 1: https://bit.ly/4fmqeGI

BUSINESS MOVE: Unilin has terminated license agreements with seven SPC manufacturers: https://bit.ly/4gM2exX

DEALER OF THE YEAR: Brewer Carpet One and America's Floor Source have been named Mohawk Industries' Mohawk Flooring and Karastan Dealer of the Year, respectively. For the list of regional winners, click here: https://bit.ly/4iFNYbz And check out this podcast with Brewer's Rick Ogle about the honor and the growth that led to it: https://bit.ly/4iH9o8l

OUTLOOK: During Mohawk Industries' biennial Edge summit for aligned dealers, which wrapped up last night, chairman and CEO Jeff Lorberbaum offered attendees some perspective regarding the industry and its expected pickup in demand: https://bit.ly/3P2Z8JR To see photos from the event, click here: https://lnkd.in/e_TFWjqF

EVENT COVERAGE: Mohawk Industries' biennial Edge meeting with its largest residential dealers runs through this evening at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado ( https://bit.ly/4fp39Dj ). Listen to this podcast with marketing SVP Kelli Widdifield for an overview and enhancements to the firm's digital marketing offering for aligned retailers: https://bit.ly/41GB4Ef