News & Events
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WFCA Introduces 2026 Board Leadership and Newly Elected Directors
The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has announced its 2026 Board Chairman, Executive Committee, and newly elected Directors. This leadership team will help accelerate the association’s ongoing work to strengthen the flooring industry through meaningful advocacy, innovative education, workforce development, and expanded member support. Lauren Voit, President of Great Western Flooring, has been elected Chairman…
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Danny Crutchfield Named WFCA 2025 Luminary
Industry veteran to be honored at The International Surface Event in Las Vegas The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has named Danny Crutchfield, longtime Shaw Industries executive and former Vice President of the Shaw Flooring Network (SFN), as the recipient of the 2025 Luminary Award. Crutchfield will be recognized at a special ceremony at The…
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WFCA Unveils 2026 Leadership Live Theme
The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has announced the 2026 theme of its Leadership Live series, led by WFCA CEO Scott Humphrey: Leaders for Life – American Legacy. The theme looks to the founding of the United States and the individuals whose sacrifice, resolve, and vision shaped the nation—offering enduring leadership lessons that remain relevant today….
Upcoming Events
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TISE 2026
Join us in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay for the Industry’s Leading Event, Jan 27 – 29, 2026. TISE is a carefully curated showcase that brings together influential professionals from…
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CFI Partners with TradeTap to Launch Digital Training Hub and Installer Platform
Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) today announced a new strategic partnership with TradeTap, formerly known as Go Carerra, marking a significant step forward in strengthening installer education, workforce connectivity, and access to modern professional resources. As part of the partnership, TradeTap will serve as CFI’s new digital training hub for instructors, providing a centralized platform for…
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FCITS Opens Registration for Retail Flooring Team Training
Hands-on courses designed to align teams, reduce callbacks, and protect profit Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Services (FCITS) is opening registration for two retail flooring training courses this December. Both sessions feature the same comprehensive, hands-on curriculum—centered on communication, customer satisfaction, and installation best practices—offered on different dates and at separate host locations to provide…
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WFCA Hits the Road with the “Step Up Tour”
Launching at tise 2026, this nationwide movement connects WFCA’s mission and members through live events across the country. The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is taking its mission on the road. Launching at The International Surface Event (tise) in January 2026, the “Step Up Tour” marks WFCA’s first nationwide effort to unite the flooring community,…
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“This Support Was Such a Relief”: A Flooring Family’s Story of Hope
When Viridiana, a dedicated flooring professional with decades of hands-on experience in heat-set and laminate installation, suffered a massive stroke in June 2024, her life and livelihood changed in an instant. For decades, she built a career she loved—one grounded in craftsmanship, hard work, and pride. Outside of work, she tended to her garden, nurturing…
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WFCA Opens Nominations for Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame
Honoring the visionaries who shaped the flooring industry The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is now accepting nominations for the Floor Covering Industry Hall of Fame, the highest honor in the flooring industry. Since its establishment in 1992, the Hall of Fame has recognized visionary leaders who shaped, elevated, and transformed the industry. Its 55…
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FCEF & ACCS Launch Statewide “Skills for Success: Flooring Installation Technician” Course — Calling Alabama Dealers to Partner
The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) is pleased to announce the statewide rollout of the Skills for Success: Flooring Installation Technician course in partnership with the Alabama Community College System (ACCS). This collaboration brings high-quality flooring installation training to all 24 community and technical colleges across Alabama. Developed through the ACCS Innovation Center as part…
