Floor Installation Association of North America 
FIANA News                                                                                January 2012

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18th Annual Convention
Taylor's New Meta Tec
Watner Meters New Warranty
Personna Coated Blade
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FIANA 18th convention
18th Annual FIANA Annual Convention & Trade Show will be held on September 12-13-14 2012

FIANA is pleased to announce the The 18th annual convention/trade show will be held September 12-13-14, 2012 in Orlando Florida at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

 

An informative program of speakers and activities is being planned to provide flooring industry specific training, marketing insights, and general business planning and management techniques

 

 Greetings!
Welcome to the New Year!!  I hope 2011 will end on the plus side of the P & L statement for you and your company.  Business appears to be increasing slightly for most distributors and manufacturers and 2012 has hopes of continuing this modest trend.

The 18th annual convention and trade show is scheduled for this coming September, in Orlando, Florida, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress.  This is a great venue for the convention along with all the local attractions a free shuttle ride away.

The days of this year's Orlando convention & trade show are being changed. Normally we schedule the convention for Thurs - Fri - Sat format, but we are changing to Wed - Thurs - Fri, Sept. 12-13-14, 2012.  This will allow for personnel time on the weekend and will give us lower room rates during the week.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  Just e-mail me a quick note at   verhey1521@comcast.net .

Annual dues invoices are being mailed out this week.Trade show booth registration forms will be mailed out in May and convention registration forms will be mailed out in July.

Thank you for your support of FIANA.

Gary Verhey
Taylor's New Meta-Tec

Taylor Meta TecTAYLOR's New Meta-TecŪ MS-PLUS RESILIENT MBA™ (MOISTURE BARRIER ADHESIVE) for RESILIENT FLOORING

Recognizing the need to improve upon two part urethanes and epoxies, W.F. Taylor now introduces the next great innovation in floor installation adhesives with Taylor MS-Plus Resilient MBA™. Environmentally favorable, using Bio-Renewable raw materials and GREENGUARD certified for good indoor air quality, MS-Plus Resilient MBA™ is the single component product installers have long been asking for.

MS-Plus Resilient MBA™ may be used to install a broad variety of vinyl, rubber, polyolefin, and fiberglass backed flooring products as well as recycled content resilient flooring. Installation time is greatly reduced.

Taylor MS Plus Resilient Adhesive brings you these outstanding features:

*    100% Solids
*    No Odor, No Solvents, No Isocyanates
*    One Component
*    Easy Troweling
*    Rapid Strength Build Speeds Installation
*    High Strength Flexible Waterproof Bond
*    Plasticizer Migration Resistant
*    Use Over Broad Variety of Porous & Non-Porous Subfloors
*    Contains No Hazardous Ingredients
*    Anti-Microbial Protected
*    GREENGUARD Certified for Low VOC Emissions
*    Qualifies for LEED credits, Meets California CHPS 01350 & SCAQMD Rule 1168 Requirements
*    Saves Money, Time, & Material Waste
*    No Discarding of Unused Mixed Adhesive
*    Available in Convenient Two Gallon Pails

Contact your nearest Taylor Distributor or call (800-397-4583) or (800-868-4583) for sourcing. To learn more about MS-Plus Resilient MBA™, go to our web site http://www.wftaylor.com.


Wagner Meters - 7-Year Warranty On MMC/MMI Meters

For Immediate Distribution:

 

CONTACT: Julie Longanecker

mailto:jlonganecker@wagnermeters.com

541.582.0541 ext. 124  

 

Wagner MetersWagner Meters Offers 7-year Warranty on MMC/MMI Meters  

 

Rogue River, OR (January 2012) - Wagner Meters' commitment to their customers' success continues as Wagner Meters announced today that effective January 1, 2012, all MMC and MMI Series handheld moisture meters will carry a standard 7-year warranty policy. Wagner Meters' complete confidence in their products now has you covered for a full seven years of warranty-backed use.

 

With IntelliSense™ Technology, the MMC and MMI Moisture Meter lines from Wagner Meters minimize interference from surface moisture for wood moisture measurements, ensuring that the reading you get is an accurate indication of moisture conditions in the wood. That's accuracy you can count on backed by one of the best warranties in the business.

 

Wagner Meters' moisture meter line presents fast, accurate and affordable moisture measurement with a moisture meter for every level of wood working and concrete craftsmanship. With advanced technology, accurate measurements and now a 7-year standard warranty on all MMC & MMI Series moisture meters, Wagner Meters are a solid investment as an essential tool for your workplace. To learn more, visit http://www.wagnermeters.com.

 

Personna Introduces Coated Blade At Surfaces

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Christine Hunihan
Tel: (203) 262-0588
Email:
1blackdiamond@b-d-m.com 

Website: personnablades.com 

Personna, Verona, VA

 

Personna logoVERONA, VA -   Personna, the world's leading manufacturer of high-precision blades and bladed tools, will introduce a new line of coated blades that raises the bar for sharpness and durability at SURFACES, in Las Vegas, NV, January 24-26, 2012.

 

Recognized as the leader in specialty blades and bladed tools, Personna's product line pushes the boundaries of coated blade technology to new heights. Living up to a 135-year tradition of quality and innovation, these new coated blades are among the sharpest and most durable in the world. Company officials estimate these blades to be at least 35 percent more durable than current products in the floor covering marketplace.  

 

The Virginia-based company's coated blades also provide its customers with superior tools to keep ahead of a major trend as the floor covering business goes "green". The blades are specifically designed to deal with heavier materials typical of recycled materials while improving users' precision and consistency.

 

"Our proprietary coating will enable us to manipulate the shape of these blades and their ability to cut. Not only are they our sharpest and most durable blades, they offer our customers unequalled precision when cutting, even on the harder surfaces of "green" backing materials being used in carpets today," said Bob Senesac, Vice President, Marketing Industrial/Professional Division.

 

Personna is one of the largest producers of professional, medical, and industrial blades with manufacturing facilities in North America. The company's new coated blades come on the heels of 15 product releases in 2011, including a loop pile cutter with an ergonomic design that offers better blade control and added comfort; rollers with a redesigned handle that reduces fatigue and a seam iron with a new thermostat that helps reduce variation in heat cycles.

 

According to Mr. Senesac, one of the exciting product innovations the company has slated for 2012 is the re-design of a 20-year old popular classic, the fixed-blade carpet knife.

 

"We're giving this carpet knife a complete makeover with a new ergonomic design that delivers all the features the pro end user wants. Customers can expect to see a new aluminum body with a sleek finish along with the latest in cutting-edge blade technology," Mr. Senesac said.  

 

Representatives from Personna will be on hand at SURFACES Booth #S7839 to demonstrate its new coated blades. Visitors will receive a $10 gift card for online orders, while supplies last, along with other giveaways. The company is also offering customers a chance to win blades in 2012 through the Personna Blades for a Year Giveaway. Details and Official Rules are available at http://wwwpersonnablades.com  

 

Sincerely,
Gary Verhey



Gary Verhey
President
Floor Installation Association of North America