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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…

Pictured (left to right): Charlie Dilks, chief product officer; Tod Greenberg, chief information officer; and Eric Bernstein, chief executive officer, all of CCA Global Partners; and Andrea Blackbourn, executive director, FCIFLast week, the 23rd Annual Alan Greenberg Memorial Golf Tournament once again brought together leaders, partners, and supporters from across the flooring industry for a…

Registration for TISE 2026 is now open. Join us in Las Vegas, January 26-29 at Mandalay Bay. TISE is a carefully curated showcase that brings together influential professionals from across the flooring, stone, and tile sectors—creating a dynamic environment for exploration and growth. We look forward to seeing you – stop by booth #2507! WFCA…

Courses give flooring professionals the expertise and certification needed to reduce disputes, build trust, and protect consumers Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Services (FCITS), the industry’s most respected certifying body for flooring inspectors, today announced its expanded fall training calendar. These courses provide flooring professionals, including retailers, contractors, and inspectors, the opportunity to advance their…

The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has introduced a new health and wellness program to help members lower healthcare costs and support their teams. Offered in partnership with Fill It Local, the program features 24/7 virtual care, prescription savings, and access to community-based pharmacies—without insurance or enrollment fees. The program includes: This program is offered…

President Trump’s signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act has delivered significant and lasting tax relief to small business owners in the flooring industry — a major win for members of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA). As many WFCA members know, most flooring dealers operate as Subchapter S corporations or Limited Liability…

It’s difficult to find words in the face of such heartbreaking loss. The floods that swept through Kerrville and the Texas Hill Country over the July 4th weekend have left families and entire communities grieving. What should have been a weekend of connection and celebration became a moment of unimaginable tragedy. For many, this place…

Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Services (FCITS), a division of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), is bringing its premier Complete Inspector Certification Class to Toronto, Canada, August 5–8, 2025. This intensive program is designed to equip flooring professionals with the knowledge and skills to inspect, evaluate, and resolve issues across all surface types. This…

The Natural Fiber Installers Certification (NFIC) has revealed its new logo, marking a significant milestone for the organization and the final step in unifying all World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) entities under a cohesive brand direction. This alignment reflects more than visual consistency—it represents a shared purpose and a powerful collective identity across the WFCA…

The Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) announces that Executive Vice President Ralph Falavinha is stepping down from his position to focus on the growing demands of his family’s business. “Following the retirement of WFCA’s COO Steve Abernathy, Ralph provided transitional leadership to CFI at a crucial time, providing the stability and direction that were essential for…

The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) today announced the appointment of flooring‑industry veterans Larry Flick and Darren Harrison to its Executive Committee. Their addition enhances the Association’s strategic depth as the WFCA continues to champion education, advocacy, and innovation across the floor‑covering sector. The new appointments follow a leadership transition as Adam Nonn steps away to focus on…