NAFCD Announces Strategic Alliance with Insperity

In an ongoing effort to provide members of the floor covering distribution channel with the resources necessary to effectively operate their businesses, the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with Insperity®.

 

NAFCD members will have access to numerous Insperity products and services that will help member companies run better, grow faster and make more money, including:

• Workforce Optimization®
• Human Capital Management
• Payroll Services
• Time and Attendance
• Performance Management
• Organizational Planning
• Recruiting Services
• Employment Screening
• Financial Services
• Expense Management
• Retirement Services
• Insurance Services

For more information about NAFCD's alliance with Insperity, www.nafcd.org/Insperity.

 

NAFCD 2014 Profit Analysis Report

 

The 2014 Profit Analysis Report provides detailed financial results for participating firms in the floor covering distribution business. Results presented in the report are based on income statement, balance sheet and operating data supplied by 22 firms. Based on before tax return on assets (ROA), 7 of the 22 participants fell into the High-Profit category. The tables and graphs in the report are designed to provide a comprehensive but straightforward analysis and comparison of profitability among these firms.

 

Purchase and view the full PAR report here.

 

NAFCD Welcomes New Member

LaCrosse Flooring

LaCrosse Flooring is the value added division of a fully integrated hardwood manufacturing company that processes the timber into logs, saws the lumber, dries lumber and then makes the flooring. Complete control of the raw material supply assures buyers of LaCrosse hardwood flooring a consistency in color, texture and availability unmatched by other North American plank flooring manufacturers .

 

Did You Know NAFCD Offers...

 

Get the Most Out of Your Annual Convention Experience!

The 2014 NAFCD Annual Convention is a great opportunity to connect one-on-one allowing for in-depth conversations about current products and future offerings. As an attendee, we encourage you to schedule meetings with your current and potential trading partners now. Use this handy appointment scheduler and view the list of attendees (login required) to reach out and find a time that works for both of you during the event.

 

Access the Q2 Distributor and Manufacturer NAFCD Quarterly Executive Trends Index

The Q2 2014 NAFCD Quarterly Executive Trends Index is now available.

•    View the Q2 distributor executive summary
•    View the Q2 manufacturer executive summary

The NAFCD + NBMDA Distributor Executive Trends Index shows three key points:

1.    Slightly better sales growth versus Q1
2.    Slightly reduced 2014 sales growth outlooks
3.    Continued solid profit gain forecasts for 2014

The results of the survey show that 2014 looks to be on pace for another year of sales and profit recovery for both building materials and floor covering distributors, even though not likely to the same level of progress in 2013. Login to the website to view the full Q1 distributor report.
 
The NAFCD + NBMDA Manufacturer Executive Trends Index shows that respondents are gaining increased confidence in underlying demand trends with more than 50 percent of manufacturers adding headcount in the near-term and nearly 80 percent expected to add distributors over the next 12 months. Manufacturers experienced stronger sales growth in April, May and June relative to the weather impact in Q1.

Remember to take advantage of all the exclusive industry reports and research available to you as an NAFCD member. Visit the Members Only section of the website to access more reports, username and password required.

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NAFCD Welcomes New Member FSTR Technology

FSTR Technology brings the latest developments in polymer technology to the construction and maintenance market. New breakthroughs in "green" polyurethanes allow FSTR Technology to produce better products with improved performance using renewable materials.






FSTR Technology
Main Contact: Daniel Goossens
Email: dgoossens@fstr-tech.com
Phone: 651-717-4386
Location: South St. Paul, MN

2014 Annual Convention Speaker Spotlight Highlights 

The 2014 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention speaker line-up features thought leaders who will share their expertise on economic trends, innovative thinking, generational differences, trends in the building product supply chain and work-life engagement.

Alan Beaulieu
Years of Calculated Opportunity
This session will cover a wide variety of topics including short- and long-term global economic forecasts, regional economic updates, an outlook on inflation, and the relationship of political events and economic growth. Alan details what economic indicators executives should follow and provides proven strategies for leveraging economic forecasts at the company level.

Learn more about Alan Beaulieu.
 

NAW Spring 2014 Government Relations Update

The latest legislative update from NAW is now available to NAFCD members. This benefit is made possible through membership with NAW. This report updates members on government legislation that could potentially impact their business. Read the full report to receive an update on the long-term fiscal crisis, health care reform, marketplace fairness, paycheck fairness, OSHA reform and more.
 
View the full report here. Remember to take advantage of all the education, industry reports and resources available to you as an NAFCD member. 

NAFCD Welcomes New Member D&M Flooring

D&M Flooring has successfully become one of the leading companies in the flooring industry by decisvely meeting the wood flooring needs of the North American market. Manufacture and sourcing of a vast array of products - solid, engineered, smooth, brushed, fumed, carbonized, hand scraped, - brings a total wood flooring package that addresses aesthetic and performance requirements of designers, architects and homeowners.

D&M Flooring
Main Contact: John Klotz
Email: john@dm-flooring.com
Phone: 310-988-1900
Location: Long Beach, CA

Are You Ready for Health Care Reform?

Receive the insight and knowledge needed to manage your evolving health care options during the health care reform webinar taking place Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CST.

Prior to the webinar complete the Pulse Check™ Health Care Reform Assessment Tool, to identify resources to help fill the gaps in your HR needs. This webinar will cover penalties that could affect your business, how market reforms are changing the small group health insurance scene and more.

Stay tuned for registration details.