Several weeks ago, FIANA/BlueVolt e-mailed to approx 500 current participants of the training program, a simple multiply-choice survey requesting information on the participant and the benefits of the training program.  We received an impressive 28% response.  The results truly show the importance of education and the acceptance of this type of education using the internet. Following is a recap of the results:

Question:   How many years have you been in the industry?

Answer:    68% have been in the industry 11 + years
                22% have been in the industry 5 - 10 years

Question:   How frequently do discuss or recommend products and their applications?    

Answer:     46%  5 + times a day
                 35.5%  2-4 times a day

Question:   Do your customers rely on you to recommend products or manufacturers?

Answer:     84%  yes I frequently recommend products and manufacturers

Question:   Please rate each benefit for FIANA Training Center (top 3).

Answer:     90.7%   Agree or strongly agree, I would recommend FIANA
                            Training center to others
                 88.9%   Agree or strongly agree, The information I learn in                                FIANA training center me service customers
                            better.            
                 82.4%   Agree or strongly agree, The information I learn in
                            FIANA training center helps me sell more products.

As you can see, this training tool is a great asset for a seasoned employee to be an exceptional value to your company, distributor or manufacturer.  If you wish more details of the survey, please contact: gary.verhey@fiana.org

CMH Space Flooring Products, Inc. based in Wadesboro, N.C. has announced the acquisition of Ellis Flooring Sales Company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. and a division of the Southland Group.

Ellis Flooring Sales Company, a premiere commercial flooring and flooring supply distributor, has successfully serviced the Carolinas and Virginia for over 50 years and will continue to operate as an independent entity and separate commercial division of CMH Space Flooring Products.  Breck Berkey will remain as the President of the Ellis Division.

Hoy Lanning, CMH Space CEO, said the two companies will complement each other.  Ellis has a strong background in commercial flooring and floor covering supplies with 5 branches throughout the Carolinas and CMH Space has a strong residential and commercial following.