Don't Miss Your Chance to Submit a Nomination for the 2014 NAFCD Awards! 

The deadline to submit nominations for the 2014 NAFCD Leadership in Action and Lifetime Achievement Awards is quickly approaching.

Has one of your colleagues made significant contributions to the floor covering industry? If so, be sure to take advantage of the opportunity to recognize them with one of the two NAFCD awards. All nominations must be submitted for consideration by September 1, 2014.

              NAFCD Leadership in Action Award

The Leadership in Action Award recognizes individuals for the positive impact and meaningful contributions that they have made to their company's success. This is an opportunity to highlight a future leader within your company.

 

              Submit qualified candidates for the 2014 NAFCD Leadership in Action Award.

 

NAFCD Lifetime Achievement Award

For exceptional leadership or outstanding contributions that have led to expanding the vision of the floor covering distribution industry, this award is presented to any individual that meets the criteria, regardless of membership in NAFCD.

 

              Submit qualified candidates for the 2014 NAFCD Lifetime Achievement Award.

 

Award winners will be announced at the 2014 NAFCD Annual Convention, taking place November 18-20, in Dallas, Texas.

 

Additional details for each are available on our website.

 

NAFCD's 2014 Profit Analysis Report (PAR) Deadline Extended

To ensure all NAFCD members have the opportunity to participate in the PAR survey, we have extended the survey submission deadline to August 29, 2014.

Participants will receive the following at no cost ($995 value):

-Industry Chart Book Report - A financial and operating profile of the entire industry.
-Personalized Profit Improvement Profile - A confidential report sent directly to you comparing your firm with similar participating firms. Many firms take this report to the bank to discuss loans, lines of credit and plan for the future.
-Profit Toolkit Online - A Microsoft® Excel spreadsheet to assist your financial planning. Instructions are included with your profit improvement profile.

Note: Non-participants must purchase the report to receive the results. 

Visit the NAFCD website and download a PDF of the survey. Submit your survey by August 29, 2014 and receive your free report!

 

NAFCD Member Press Release

Haines Announces Grand Opening of Wheeler Supplies Center

NAFCD member Haines & Company, Inc. announced the grand opening of the Wheeler Supplies Center in Orlando, Florida on August 22, 2014. 

 

This is Haines' first Supplies Center opening and the beginning of Haines - Flooring Supplies Division expansion into the Florida market. Haines began the new supplies division when it ac quired Allied Products in early 2013 and then grew the division when it acquired CMH Space and Ellis Flooring in early 2014. Haines now operates twenty six Supplies Centers throughout the Mid Atlantic and Southeast. 

 

The Wheeler Supplies business has employed a very knowledgeable team of four, led by Jed Collins, Sales Manager Flooring Supplies, to start the Florida expansion. Jed has been a sales leader at Wheeler since the acquisition of Wheeler by Haines in 2007. The Wheeler Supplies Center is stocked with a broad array of flooring installation tools and supplies to meet the expectations of flooring contractors and flooring dealers. In addition, the current flooring supplies available to Wheeler floor covering dealers will be expanded and sold by the existing team of Wheeler Account Executives. 

 

For more information on Haines & Company, Inc. and to view the full press release, visit the NAFCD Member Press Release page. 

 

New Research Study Available for NAFCD Members

"Optimizing Distributor Profitability: Best Practices to a Stronger  Bottom Line" is a groundbreaking research study -- with oversized, step-by-step wall map -- that features 47 best practices and 50 action steps developed from actual experiences with 84 real-world wholesale distribution firms. This NAW Institute perennial best seller is a powerful weapon to use to enhance your shareholder value. 

Order today. Select "Member of NAW Member Assn" and specify North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) at check out to receive your discounted rate!
 

2014 NAFCD Profit Analysis Report (PAR) Survey

Participate in the 2014 PAR Survey

In our continuing efforts to deliver the value our members expect from their industry organization, NAFCD is pleased to continue the Profit Analysis Report (PAR). Results presented in this report are based on income statement, balance sheet and operating data supplied by NAFCD firms. 

The information in the report provides answers to questions such as "Are the most successful firms in a down market placing more emphasis on gross margin management or expense control?" In addition, the report provides direct comparisons between your firm and other industry firms in the floor covering distribution business, however this valuable information is only available to firms that participate in the study.

To participate in the 2014 Profit Analysis Report study and receive the final report at no cost, visit the NAFCD website and download a PDF of the survey. All surveys must be submitted by August 15, 2014.
 

NAFCD Welcomes New Member Loxcreen Flooring Group

Loxcreen Flooring Group is a leading manufacturer & supplier of residential and commercial transitional floor mouldings and related products in North America. Loxcreen has the most comprehensive product line in the industry, including carpet, ceramic, laminate, vinyl, resilient and hardwood trim.


Loxcreen Flooring Group
Main Contact: Steven LaGrou
Email: steven.l@loxcreenflooring.com
Phone: 800-565-6653
Location: Mississauga, Canada