WASHINGTON D.C., 2023 — NALFA, the North American Laminate Flooring Association, returned to Raleigh, North Carolina last week for its annual spring meeting. Hosted by and at NC State University, the Association’s first and only laboratory testing and educational member since 1997. Representatives from CLASSEN Group; Kaindl Flooring GmbH; Kronospan USA; Mannington Mills Inc.; Mohawk Industries; …
WASHINGTON D.C., 2023 — The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) announces the date of its second 2023 laminate inspector certification class to be held on March 16th, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The class includes discussions on the Laminate Surface Swell Test – Assembled Joint developed by NALFA and adopted by the domestic and international laminate …
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WASHINGTON D.C., 2023 — NALFA welcomed two of its newest members recently, both in attendance at our last annual Fall Meeting in Clearwater, Florida. The new members include Framerica Corporation and Schattdecor. “We are proud our newest additions to the NALFA family of leading companies, dedicated to fulfilling our mission of industry growth and well-being …
WASHINGTON, DC – Some technical and marketing terms used in the flooring industry can be confusing or misleading for the consumer. The term “Abrasion Class or AC rating (AC1-AC6),” is a classification from the European standard EN 13329 to describe “wear resistance” of laminate flooring. Even though, the North American standard for laminate flooring NALFA-LF-01 …
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WASHINGTON D.C., 2022 — NALFA, the North American Laminate Flooring Association, gathered in Clearwater, FL this week for its annual fall meeting and to celebrate the Association’s 25th Anniversary. The Association continues to grow, and we hosted a record number of attendees. Representatives from CLASSEN Group; Kaindl Flooring GmbH; Kronospan USA; Mannington Mills Inc.; Mohawk Industries; …
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WASHINGTON D.C., 2022 — The North American Laminate Flooring Association met in March for its annual spring meeting. Traditionally held at NC State University, the Association’s academic and testing house member, NALFA members were thrilled to be back in Raleigh together. Representatives from regular manufacturing members such as CLASSEN Group, Kaindl Flooring GmbH, Kronospan USA, Mannington …
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WASHINGTON, DC – NALFA announces its partnership with IFCII to offer new and existing NALFA inspectors an opportunity to complete or renew their certification status. IFCII’s first class of the year is a five-day course held February 23-27, that includes a full day of laminate flooring curriculum. The class is available in-person or virtually, based …
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WASHINGTON, DC – In response to the COVID-19 virus pandemic an unprecedented number of consumer goods are now being sold as antimicrobial or antimicrobial treated. It can be confusing to understand the difference between antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antimicrobial and gives a false sense of security. Should you decide to purchase a laminate floor treated …
WASHINGTON D.C., 2021 — The North American Laminate Flooring Association met in Asheville, North Carolina for its annual fall meeting. Members were excited to gather in-person to catch up with old and new friends and to promote NALFA. Representatives from Regular Manufacturing Members including Classen, KAINDL Flooring GmbH, Kronospan, SWISS KRONO USA, Mannington Mills Inc., Mohawk …
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WASHINGTON D.C., 2021 — The North American Laminate Flooring Association is pleased to announce our newest member, Arclin USA Inc. Arclin is the first paper-treating member to join the association and broadens the technical base of the organization. Their participation will aid in making our standards stronger and driving consumer and producer confidence. Arclin is classified …