March 2010 INSTALL E-Newsletter

From the Director's Desk...

Bright spots found in our industry

Throughout the construction industry, there are numerous stories outlining challenging times for contractors, architects, manufacturers, end users and more. In this newsletter, however, we are pleased ... Read More

Install News

Floorcovering Leadership Conference approaches

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters' and INSTALL's Floor Covering Leadership Conference, slated for April 5-8, 2010, will feature numerous workshops and educational opportunities meant to provide ... Read More

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Roppe continues training partnership with INSTALL

Roppe technical and education experts recently conducted two training classes in February in conjunction with INSTALL St. Louis. Dozens of journeymen and apprentices attended. Roppe's entire product ... Read More

Midwest organization supports INSTALL training

Formed in 1981, the PFIA (Professional Flooring Installers Association) now has more than 40 Chicagoland and national flooring business members. Since the beginning, PFIA has been working across ... Read More

INSTALL launches Facebook and LinkedIn pages

Part of being a leader in the flooring installation industry means being accessible in a variety of formats. So, for those of you who are active in the Social Media community, you can now find the ... Read More

Regional Updates

INSTALL Florida steadily growing

INSTALL Florida continues to experience success. Officials there recently announced the signing of another flooring contractor to a collective bargaining agreement. This is their second signing of a ... Read More

INSTALL West Virginia continues its program expansion

Floor covering projects in West Virginia are able to benefit from flooring contractors who employ INSTALL West Virginia flooring installers. Those working with the upstart program say including the ... Read More

ReSource New Jersey expands to now serve New England

ReSource New Jersey, Inc. has opened its fifth regional location in Stamford, Connecticut. This location will serve all of New England and is staffed by industry veteran Bob Polman, who brings 31 ... Read More

Partner Reports

About "Partner Reports"

INSTALL offers the "Partner Reports" in our e newsletter as a venue for our partners to communicate. The views expressed come directly from our partners. INSTALL is aligned equally with all of our ... Read More

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The Foundations' bamboo story

Kevin Stasi of IBPNA, Inc, reports the following: When we set out to develop a line of bamboo flooring, we had tall expectations. Our aim was to develop a flooring line that balanced durability, ... Read More

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Q.E.P. acquires ArborCraft LLC

Q.E.P. Co., Inc., a leading trade supplier of QEP®, Roberts® and Capitol®-branded products, announced that on Friday, February 12, 2010, it completed the acquisition of ArborCraft LLC, which sells its ... Read More

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MAPEI commits to Global ReLeaf Program with American Forests

MAPEI, a world leader in the manufacturing of adhesives, sealants and chemical products for the building industry, signed a partnership agreement to participate in the Global ReLeaf program with ... Read More

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XL Brands earns environmental management system certification

XL Brands has earned the coveted ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System Certification on January 7, 2010! This further reinforces and emphasizes the company's commitment to not only ... Read More

Southern Cross announces release of EZ Pull carpet remover

Southern Cross Building Products, LLC, announces the release of the EZ Pull carpet remover. Company officials say the system was invented by a long-time carpet installation craftsman who saw a need ... Read More

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nora systems, Inc. Takes Cue from Design Community in Development of New Product: noraplan degree

nora systems, Inc. is proud to introduce noraplan® degree, a high-performance rubber floor covering with a unique textured, modular look and versatile color palette. noraplan degree is the most recent ... Read More

News from LGM & Associates

LGM & Associates offers its latest issue of Commercial Flooring Report. Click on the link, below, to access it. Read More


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