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FCICA Regional Meeting Florence, AL - Friday, December 6, 2024

FCICA is hosting a regional event offering education and networking for commercial flooring contractors in Florence, Alabama, hosted by Schönox HPS North America, Inc.

Pre-registration is required. Registration is now open for this FREE event. 

Commercial flooring contractors are invited to meet in-person at Schönox HPS North America, Inc. on Friday, December 6 for a one-day event, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm ET.

The event will provide an opportunity for commercial flooring contractors to network, discuss industry topics, learn from one another and hear how they can leverage FCICA member benefits to advance training, certification and business development. Special opportunities at this Regional Meeting - a tour of Tarkett's facility and lunch in the Trissl Sport Car Showroom. 

Thank you to our event host and sponsor Schönox HPS North America, Inc. and our tour host, Tarkett. 

Location

Schönox HPS North America, Inc.

511 Wilhite Street

Florence, AL 35630 

Session Presentations/Demos

8:00 - 8:30 Breakfast

8:30 - 8:45 Welcome - FCICA Introduction / Schönox Introduction

8:45 - 9:45 AM

Education Session -  A Luxury Vinyl Tile & Plank Walk-Through

Prior to the tour of a Tarkett Luxury Vinyl plant, we will review the ASTM Standard, product construction, proper installation and a variety of product uses.  Attend this session to better understand one of the most popular flooring products in the world today. Presented by Don Styka, Director of Field Services, Tarkett.

10:00 - 12:00 PM 

Tarkett Tour - https://commercial.tarkett.com/

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Lunch / Networking at the Trissl Sport Car Showroom - https://trisslsportscars.com/

1:00 - 2:00 PM

Education Session - Why Prep? From the Everyday to the Extreme

Every floor covering installation requires awareness, knowledge, and skill. Regardless of the final floor covering, floor surface preparation is the first and most important step for the installation of any flooring. If not properly prepped problems can arise including uneven surfaces, poor adherence, cracks, holes, and more. Before proceeding with your next installation review some basic preparation 'whys' that should be followed and several questions to factor. Presented by Shane Jenkins, Senior Technical Coordinator, Schönox, HPS North America, Inc.

2:00 - 3:00 PM

Product Presentation

Recommended Hotel

Holiday Inn Express

180 Etta Gray Street

Florence, AL 35630

Reservations: 1 888 HOLIDAY (1 888 465 4329)

Front desk: 1-256-2462200

Email: florencehie@live.com

Discount Code:  Schonox

Registration - If you are a commercial flooring contractor and you would like to attend, registration is FREE and open to both members and nonmembers of FCICA. Please register by 5 pm, Wednesday, December 4.

The Regional Meeting Florence is the 8th such meeting FCICA has held. Previous regional meetings were held in Carlstadt, NJ (April 2024) Stockton, CA (February 2024), Baltimore, MD (October 2023), Suwanee, GA (August 2023), Wayland, MI (November 2022), Baltimore, MD (May 2022), Atlanta, GA (April 2021) Suwanee, GA (August 2023). The meetings are part of FCICA’s regional outreach efforts to engage current members and introduce the association to nonmembers.

Are you at Certified Installation Manager (CIM)? Earn continuing education credit (CEU) toward your CIM renewal requirements by attending FCICA events. Visit www.fcica.com/CIM for more information.