The Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association is dedicated to preserving and protecting America’s forestlands while providing the forest products critical to the nation’s well-being. MFMA and its members are committed to providing the highest standards of quality available from America’s forests.

National Hardwood Lumber Association

The National Hardwood Lumber Association is a membership-based international trade association dedicated to the hardwood industry. We are the voice of the hardwood industry and represent the entire hardwood supply chain at all levels of production.

Our mission: to serve NHLA Members engaged in the commerce of North American hardwood lumber by: maintaining order, structure and ethics in the changing global hardwood marketplace; providing unique member services; promoting North American hardwood lumber and advocating the interest of the hardwood community in public/private policy issues; and providing a platform for networking opportunities.

Established in 1947, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to the professional installation of ceramic tile and natural stone.  It is widely recognized as the largest and most respected tile contractors association in the world.

Whether you’re a carpet industry manufacturer, retailer, installer or cleaner, The Carpet and Rug Institute is dedicated to providing the facts, guidance and resources you need.

As the industry resource for answers to carpet cushion-related questions, the Carpet Cushion Council educates carpet retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and cushion manufacturers about the benefits of carpet cushion. Ultimately, the Carpet Cushion Council’s objective is to provide carpet retailers with tools necessary to improve communication with customers and increase overall sales.

The American Floorcovering Alliance was formed in 1979 to promote the floor covering industry. As a not for profit association, we promote the industry’s products and services to the world and educate our members and others through seminars, press releases, and trade shows.  Any company may become a member of our association if they are in the floor covering industry or a floor covering related industry and have offices located in North America.

FCICA

Promoting the advancement and continuous development of Certified Installation Managers (CIM). Providing technical education, business support, and industry expert networking.
Delivering skills and knowledge to enhance the professionalism of commercial flooring contractors.

CFI

The International Certified Flooring Installers Association, Inc. (CFI), is a nonprofit trade association devoted to flooring installers. Since 1993, CFI has provided training and certification for the industry through inspection, installation, estimating, product knowledge, patterned and woven carpet, hardwood, ceramic, laminate, and resilient flooring training. CFI is recognized worldwide for training. Students from across the United States and many nations, including Japan, Brazil, Africa, China, Chile, Germany, Mexico, Canada, and Puerto Rico have participated in the CFI method of training.

To promote appropriate and expanded use of ceramic tile and natural stone through education. It is our intention to Achieve recognition as a source of objective, valuable and contemporary tile information by accomplishing the following specific goals:

1. Develop and conduct educational, informational and promotional programs.
2. Develop and disseminate technical and promotional publications (media).
3. Develop revenue necessary to support programs and mission.

The Institute oversees the creation, promulgation and use of thousands of norms and guidelines that directly impact businesses in nearly every sector: from acoustical devices to construction equipment, from dairy and livestock production to energy distribution, and many more. ANSI is also actively engaged in accreditation – assessing the competence of organizations determining conformance to standards.

American Concrete Institute

Founded in 1904 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, the American Concrete Institute is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational programs, and proven expertise for individuals and organizations involved in concrete design, construction, and materials, who share a commitment to pursuing the best use of concrete.

World Floor Covering Association

The WFCA is the floor covering industry’s largest advocacy organization representing specialty floor covering retailers, manufacturers, and distributors around the globe. We provide our members and industry partners leadership and resources that will raise the level of professionalism, increase industry profitability, and enhance consumer satisfaction. As the voice of the flooring industry for almost 60 years, the World Floor Covering Association continually strives to ensure the profitability of our members by identifying and improving areas where our industry impacts the independent retailer.

FloorReports

FloorReports is a Claim Assignment program for Flooring Companies, and Report Writing-Business Center for Certified Flooring Inspectors.

FREE online Claim Assignment Program for flooring manufacturers, distributors retailers, and installation companies.

QuestInspect

QuestInspect is a National Flooring Inspection Service specializing in Laminate, Hardwood, Resilient, Cork Tile, Cork Floors, Resilient Tile, Resilient Sheeting, Ceramic Tile, Marble, Stone and all materials used as flooring.

Inspection Services offered to Attorneys, End Users, Building Managers, Insurance Companies, Insurance Adjusters, Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors, and Retailers.

Inspect Solutions

Inspect Solutions is a nationally recognized inspection service company providing independent certified flooring and installed product inspections for:

Carpet; berber, frieze, cut-pile, woven, etc., hardwood, vinyl, laminate, ceramic & marble tile, Specialty Floors; bamboo, cork, etc., doors, windows, siding, countertops; granite, marble, laminate, corian, etc. cabinets, plumbing, roofing, and many other items.