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3M RV/Marine Filtration Products Become NSF Certified

November 16th, 2007 · No Comments

MERIDEN, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–3M RV/Marine Water Filtration, one of the world’s leading suppliers of water filters for RV and boat manufacturers, today announced that its products have been listed and certified by NSF International, The Public Health and Safety Company.

As the world leader in standards, development, product certification, education and risk management for public health and safety, NSF reviews products, determines at the time of the review that the product complies with the relevant NSF consensus standard and protocol, and […] Continue Reading…

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Wood Flooring - Not just for gyms!

November 15th, 2007 · No Comments

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Wood floors aren’t just for gyms and dance floors, they also are for your home. Hardwood floors last longer than softwood floors, and hard wood flooring is versatile and durable. Cleaning your wood floors reduces the frequency of refinishing them. Look into installing wood floors for your home.

Wood is not just for burning in your stove. Using wood as flooring throughout your home can add warmth and value too.

Wood is divided into two categories softwood and hardwood. Hardwood is […] Continue Reading…

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What You Should Know About Laminate Flooring

November 15th, 2007 · No Comments

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Laminate flooring imitates the aspect of traditional wood. Their biggest advantage is that they are very easy to install and very durable. Laminate flooring are suitable for many of your rooms: hallways, family spaces, bathrooms, kitchens. Also they are perfect for an active home.

At first look, laminate flooring seems to be a natural wood floor but in fact is a layer of paper under a tough protective film that is glued and pressed to a high-density backing board. There […] Continue Reading…

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National Wood Flooring Association

November 15th, 2007 · No Comments

Nearly two decades ago, several leading wood flooring businessmen met to discuss the need for a professional wood flooring trade association. Their mission was to create an organization that would help advance and promote the wood flooring industry, while bringing valuable resources and information to its members. In 1986, their dream became a reality with the launch of the National Wood Flooring Association.

Today, the NWFA boasts over 3,500 members throughout the world, spanning all ages and all skill levels. […] Continue Reading…

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World Floor Covering Association

November 15th, 2007 · No Comments

The World Floor Covering Association is a recognized industry leader in legislative advocacy, marketing research and education.

http://www.wfca.org

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Western Wood Products Association

November 15th, 2007 · No Comments

WWPA is a trade association representing softwood lumber manufacturers in the 12 Western states.

http://www.wwpa.org

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Surfaces

November 15th, 2007 · No Comments

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Surfaces, Where the Industry Goes to Market. Hanley Wood Exhibitions.

http://www.surfacesexpo.com

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Southern Pine Council

November 15th, 2007 · No Comments

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The SPC is a joint promotional body coordinated and supported by manufacturers of southern pine lumber. These manufacturers are members of the Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) and Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (SLMA).

http://www.southernpine.com

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National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association

November 15th, 2007 · No Comments

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Since 1909 the principal function of NOFMA has been to formulate and administer industry standards on hardwood flooring.

http://www.nofma.org/

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National Hardwood Lumber Association

November 15th, 2007 · No Comments

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NHLA is a non-profit trade association made up of more than 1,700 member firms who produce, sell and use hardwood lumber.

http://www.natlhardwood.org

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