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INSTALL gains 21 partners & installation recommendations in 2009

INSTALL officials continue to team with its industry partners to ensure quality product installation. As of this news release, 21 INSTALL partners are recommending INSTALL-trained and certified flooring mechanics to install their materials. Issuing written recommendation statements are Beaulieu, Bentley Prince Street, Burtco Enterprises, Cambridge, Couristan Carpets, Daltonian Flooring, Fortune Contract, Free Lay Carpets LLC, Healthier Choice Flooring, LLC, Junckers Hardwood, Kahrs International Hardwood, Kane Carpets, Mannington, The Mohawk Group, Moreland Company USA, Northwest Carpets, Omnimart Distributors, Inc., Orcon Products, Oscada Plastics, Signature Hospitality and Carpets, Tai Ping Carpets.

“We believe the 21 recommendations will help specifiers across North America make informed decisions regarding the installation of both commercial and residential flooring,” said INSTALL Director, John McGrath.

INSTALL also expanded its industry-wide alliance in 2009, by securing 21 additional partners. Those companies joining the INSTALL partnership are: All Floor Supplies, Burke Flooring, Burtco Enterprises, Cambridge, Chemque/Fortane, CombiMix, Dramatic Surface Products, Fortune Contract, Gene’s Carpet Removal, Healthier Choice, InterfaceFLOR, Junckers Hardwood, Inc., Mats, Inc., Moreland Company USA, Northwest Carpets, Oscada Plastics, Pro Wood & Flooring, LLC, Snapstone, Supex Bond, Inc., Tai Ping, and Ufloor.

These 21 partners join 73 existing members of the INSTALL alliance. To date, a total of 94 mills, manufacturers, consultants and associations team to endorse, support, and offer technical counsel on the curriculum by which INSTALL professionals are taught. A complete list of partners and their reasons for joining can be found on www.installfloors.org.

“We thank those who chose to join this rapidly expanding flooring community. We anticipate the addition of these 21 partners will further our technical expertise for a curriculum that centers on what is needed on today’s jobsites,” said McGrath.