Talk to the executive board of the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD), and they agree their mission is simple: Provide value. And that value proposition extends from affording a better experience at its annual conference to the programs it offers throughout the year.

The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) recently announced its executive officers and board of directors for 2012 at the 40th annual member business meeting.

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) recently participated in the Hardwood Federation's annual Fly-In to Washington.

Consumers have spoken loud and clear during this prolonged economic slump that flooring is a postponable purchase, and if they are going to use their disposable income on it, they want the best-looking product with the latest features at the lowest price.

FCNews’ annual survey of the distribution channel reveals how industry distributors have done over the last 12 months.

Leading distributors said that laminate flooring is losing market share to luxury vinyl tile (LVT)

Investigation impacts sourcing While the final decision in the International Trade Commission’s (ITC) investigation into imported engineered wood from China won’t be made until late November, some distributors have told FCW that, regardless of the outcome, the proceedings have already had an impact on business.

J.J. Haines is launching a new website and will begin to use a new, updated company logo.

Wheeler, a division of Haines, held its second Loyalty Club summit on June 27 at the Wyndham Resort in Orlando.

J.J. Haines held its 25th annual golf and fishing trip here from May 19 to 21.

Women play a vital role across all facets of the flooring industry. FCNews’ list is a crosssection of the business—from retail to manufacturing, technology to design, and all points between—representing women who are currently working to accelerate the trade through the early 21st century and beyond.

2010 was a good year for J.J. Haines Loyalty Club members. So said many in the record crowd of more than 460 members, vendors and staff at the group’s annual convention.

Haines got the motor running at its annual Haines Loyalty Club Summit in Baltimore on April 18 and 19.

Flexco announced that it has added Glen Burnie, Md.-based Haines as its newest full product-line distributor.

With value and price the most important things on consumer’s minds in the present day, being able to differentiate business while bringing increasing value to the supply chain is important for distributors.

Wheeler, a division of Haines, held its first annual Wheeler Loyalty Club summit in Orlando on June 28, 2010.

Avaire announced that it added Haines as a distributor for the East Coast.

Haines rewarded its Loyalty Club members with a two-day event held April 12-13, 2010.