The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) recently 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.
SelecTech, Inc., a leader in the manufacturing of innovative flooring products with long-term value and immediate benefits, recently announced Jack Keeley as director of operations. In that capacity, Keeley will be responsible for oversight of all operations as well as the development, implementation and optimization of various processes and systems.
The manufacturer of products for the quarrying and construction industries will move its rotary and raise boring drilling tools production facility from Canada to Mexico as a way to provide better customer service.
Burlington Stone, Cumbria’s biggest natural stone construction materials specialist, is reporting renewed optimism and strengthened business ties following a strategic trade mission to the U.S. The visit, led by the Lucy Cavendish, reflects the company’s commitment to navigating global trade challenges with clarity, leadership and confidence.
Certified Flooring Installers (CFI), a division of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), unveiled a bold new logo and refreshed brand identity -- marking a new chapter for the organization that has set the standard in flooring-installation training and certification since 1993.
Burlington Stones’ Brandy Crag slate has taken center stage at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025, featuring prominently in the Boodles Raindance Garden, which was awarded a prestigious Gold Medal. Designed by the acclaimed Landscape Designer Dr. Catherine MacDonald of Landform Consultants, the garden is a collaboration between leading luxury jeweller Boodles and Landform’s team of expert craftsmen, horticulturalists and landscape designers.
Mapei Corporation -- a global leader in the production of adhesives, sealants and chemical products for the construction industry -- proudly announces its return as the Headline Sponsor for the second annual Flooring Sustainability Summit, scheduled for July 16 to 17, 2025 in Washington, D.C. The event is co-hosted by the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) and the North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA).
Coverings sponsored a gathering for leading women professionals of the stone and tile industry to meet, share ideas and experiences, and learn from each other during the 2025 international stone and tile exhibition.