The list of speakers for the 2013 NAFDC + NBMDA Annual Convention, Nov. 12-14 in Chicago, has been released. The nationally recognized speakers will share their expertise on economic trends, driving sales, relationship building, trends in the building product supply chain, corporate culture and leadership improvement. The list, including former professional basketball player Walter Bond, and more information about the conference are available here.
The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) began its five-city consumer awareness tour showcasing flooring trends to major consumer publications. The campaign started in New York May 2-4 with stops at Good Housekeeping, This Old House, Parents and Popular Mechanics, among others. The WFCA is featuring new products that launched at Surfaces 2013.
Premiere Finishing and Coatings LLC has invested $90,000 in a new Dubois fill machine to improve its filling capabilities on open-grain woods.
Harris Wood Floors, part of QEP Co. Inc., has created a magazine-style catalog to showcase its product lines. It features large photos, easy-to-read product specs and article-formatted information about installation, maintenance and the advantages of engineered wood. The catalog can be viewed here.
Basic Coatings is looking for a chemist to join its laboratory team, developing new products and improving the processes on existing lines; for more information, see the HF Classifieds.
