Excellent educational speakers and networking sessions are planned for this year's convention; Make sure to attend.
Training branch personnel: FIANA University education update: Health Care issues and options for small businesses: Current political and governmental effects on small business: Current opportunities and issues with installer & flooring retailers: and, finally, Pathways to growth.
Register Now! Hyatt Regency direct online room reservations:
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/FIANA2012
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What ties to ARDEX and Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps have together?
Pittsburgh, Pa., - August 14, 2012- The most decorated Olympian of all time earned his 22nd medal in the iconic London Olympics Aquatics Centre in Olympic Park, London. The 260,000 square-foot center was made possible with ARDEX Tile and Stone Installation Products which bonded approximately 866,000 ceramic tiles in the pools, poolside and changing rooms; 180,000 tiles lined just the pools.
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Greetings!
Less than 30 days remain to the 18th annual FIANA Convention & Trade Show. If you have not already done so, please forward your attendee registration form and make sure you have reserved your room at the FIANA convention rate at: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/FIANA2012. If you are missing any forms, contact FIANA immediately at verhey1521@comcast.netGary Verhey |
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FIANA Convention Program Changes
 The convention begins at 1:00 pm on Wednesday the12th, with 3 roundtable best practices networking sessions. The current schedule will be: - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm "Training Distributor Branch Personnel"
- 2:20 pm - 3:15 pm "Distributor Participation in FIANA University"
- 3:35 pm - 5:00 pm "Healthcare reform, How smart businesses are preparing for the Affordable Care Act"
Be sure to attend these important and current industry sessions. It is a perfect time to learn new ideas to implement into your company. Click on the link below to see the full convention/trade show program of events. See Convention Schedule Here
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Ardex MC Moisture Control Systems Establish New Benchmark For RH & Perm Rating
 All three ARDEX moisture remediation systems, MC RAPID, MC PLUS and MC ULTRA, have a moisture perm rating of 0.1 or less according to ASTM E 96, said Bruce Newbrough, ARDEX Americas Director of Application and Development. He added All three ARDEX MC Systems are also now rated for 100% RH (no standing water). Consistent with ASTM changes in the industry, ARDEX MC product performance levels mirror the ASTM requirement for the vapor retarder below the slab.
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Johnsonite Earns Platinum & Gold Environmental Certification
 Johnsonite, the commercial arm of Tarkett and provider of the world's most integrated high-performance flooring systems, recently received two important product certifications for sustainable manufacturing, including NSF-332 Platinum level certification for the company's iQ Natural Vinyl Flooring line, and NSF 332 Gold level certification for its Harmonium xf Linoleum Flooring line. Johnsonite was the first in the flooring industry to receive NSF 332 Platinum certification, said Diane Martel, vice president, environmental planning and strategy for Tarkett North America. Achieving an additional Platinum certification reflects the company's rapid progress and ongoing commitment to sustainability. Find Out More Now
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Sincerely,
Gary Verhey
President
Floor Installation Association of North America |
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