John Steven Renkert, known affectionately as Steve, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on March 30, 1937, in Canton, OH, to the late Donald J. and Amelia S. Renkert, Steve’s life was one marked by passion, innovation and an enduring commitment to family, community and the ceramic tile industry.
The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announced the retirement of Jeffrey King, its legal counsel since 1995, marking the conclusion of a remarkable career dedicated to supporting the flooring industry. King's tenure has been defined by his steadfast commitment to advancing legal strategies and advocating for independent flooring retailers. Earlier this year, his transformative contributions were celebrated with his induction into the WFCA Hall of Fame.
Cevisama 2025 is to reprise its role as the setting for installation, construction and renovation professionals to learn and find out more, at first hand, about the latest trends and innovations relating to installing ceramic tiles. In this regard, the upcoming edition of the fair, which runs from February 24 to 28, 2025 at Feria Valencia in Valencia, Spain, will host another Proalso Tile Installers Conference.
The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announced that Deb DeGraaf, co-owner of DeGraaf Interiors, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Luminary Award. She will be formally honored at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the WFCA booth (#2413) during The International Surface Event (TISE) at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.
Coverings, the largest event and world class showcase of ceramic tile and natural stone in North America, announced an empowering lineup of educational opportunities for Coverings 2025, scheduled from April 29 to May 2, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, FL.
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