The NWFA held its final Inspector Workshop of 2013 at its headquarters in St. Louis Nov. 4-8. During the five-day workshop, students learned to use testing labs, inspect engineered and bamboo flooring, inspect sanding and finishing, and write effective reports.
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The NWFA held its final Inspector Workshop of 2013 at its headquarters in St. Louis Nov. 4-8. During the five-day workshop, students learned to use testing labs, inspect engineered and bamboo flooring, inspect sanding and finishing, and write effective reports.
Brett Miller, NWFA's director of technical education, led the workshop with the help of the following instructors:
Daniel Hindman (Virginia Tech)
Tony Miraldi (Somerset Wood Products Inc.)
Dan Harrington (Galleher Hardwood Co.)
Jason Spangler (Wagner Meters)
Steve Marley (Johnson Premium Hardwood Flooring)
Jon Namba (Namba Services Inc.)
Tim Moore (Moore & Neville Inc. Flooring Inspections)
Steve Lima (MAPEI Corporation)
Micah Petersen (Basic Coatings)
Darin Nesline (Bona US)
Roy Reichow (National Wood Floor Consultants Inc.)
Brian Sause (HPVA Laboratories)
Cathy Duncan (EZ Report Writing)
The following students attended the workshop:
David Blake (Flooring Training Inc./All Flooring Inspection Inc.)
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