Wood Flooring 2019 Expo

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Sessions (56)

Exhibitor Set-up (Room Exhibit Hall 1st Floor)

01 May 19
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Only

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Understanding Moisture Management and Building Science – Wood Floors (Room 203 A-C)

01 May 19
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Pre-Expo Symposium

Speaker(s): Steve Easley
Understanding building science fundamentals as they relate to water and moisture management is key to understanding the root cause of moisture-rela... More...

Moisture Management and Building Science - Round Table Discussion (Room 203 A-C)

01 May 19
12:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Pre-Expo Symposium

Speaker(s): Brett Miller ; Chris Vegas ; David Jackson ; Don Jewell ; j namba ; Jack Boesch ; John Jarnagin ; Kjell Nymark ; Mike Croes ; Roger Barker ; Steve Lima ; Todd Schutte ; Travis Perry
An open panel discussion on the causes and effects of improperly managed moisture within the building structure. Come discuss many of the topics th... More...

Opening Stampede (General Session) (Ballroom 2nd Floor)

01 May 19
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Education

Speaker(s): Bruce Zwicker ; Chris Zizza ; Drew Hash ; Duncan Wardle ; Isabelle Brose ; Michael Martin
Industry Panel Join a panel of industry professionals who will discuss the wood flooring market, innovation, promotion, and loo... More...

Opening Stampede Reception (Ballroom 2nd Floor)

01 May 19
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Tracks: Networking Event

Reception includes appetizers, drinks, and entertainment by the Breckenridge Band. More...

Breathe Easy (Room 202 AB)

02 May 19
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Education

Speaker(s): Kathy Thompson
Investigate the implications of industry regulations that can impact your respiratory health, and the precautionary steps you can take to breathe e... More...

Finding Labor through Apprenticeships (Room 201 AB)

02 May 19
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Education

Speaker(s): James (Dudley) Light ; Stephanie Owen
Attract prospective talent in your own community by offering apprenticeships. Learn how to implement the NWFA’s newly approved federal appren... More...

Report Writing with NWFA's New Inspector Report Form (Room 204 AB)

02 May 19
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Education

Speaker(s): Brett Miller ; Kjell Nymark
Analyze the numerous challenges faced by inspectors as they attempt to balance jobsite investigations with report requirements and customer expecta... More...

Standing Out From the Crowd (Room 203 AB)

02 May 19
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Education

Speaker(s): Joni Rocco
Analyze the basic elements of developing a branding campaign using a templated approach, and how to measure customer awareness and effectiveness ov... More...

Tech Zone Demo – Inlaying Mixed Media (Room Hall F Entrance)

02 May 19
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Education

Speaker(s): Ben Totta ; j namba ; Jason Elquest ; John Alford ; Lenny Hall ; Michael Dittmer ; Ron Zimmerman
Observe NWFA Regional Instructors as they demonstrate how to upsell your jobs utilizing a variety of mixed media that can be retrofitted into e... More...

ICRI Educational Session (Pre-Registration Required) (Room 100)

02 May 19
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Head, Shoulders, Knees & Back, Knees & Back (Room 202 AB)

02 May 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Education

Speaker(s): Ann Marie Dale
Learn the simple steps you can take to keep your knees and back limber, pain-free, and in top working condition at every stage of your wood floorin... More...

Investing in Your Crew & Company through Training (Room 201 AB)

02 May 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Education

Speaker(s): Brenda Perea ; Hope Kandel
Explore the benefits of providing training opportunities for your crew that will improve their skills and increase your bottom line, while incentiv... More...

Problems, Causes & Cures Discussion – Finish (Room 204 AB)

02 May 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Education

Speaker(s): Billy Simmons ; Brett Miller ; j namba ; Scott Taylor
Discuss some of the most-common sand & finish problems encountered on jobsites, how to identify their causes, and how to implement procedures t... More...

Show Me the Brand, Show Me the Money (Room 203 AB)

02 May 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Education

Speaker(s): Bre Rubalcaa
Embrace proven marketing tactics that can help increase your sales by utilizing branding strategies that can grow your company awareness and custom... More...

Tech Zone Demo – Making Resin Inlays (Room Hall F Entrance)

02 May 19
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Education

Speaker(s): Ben Totta ; Jason Elquest ; John Alford ; Kjell Nymark ; Lenny Hall ; Michael Dittmer ; Ron Zimmerman
Follow NWFA Regional Instructors as they provide step-by-step techniques to flex your creative muscle by incorporating resin inlays into new or exi... More...

NWFA General Session & Awards (Ballroom 2nd Floor)

02 May 19
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Education

Speaker(s): Carmen Ciricillo ; Kayleen McCabe
Wood Floor of the Year Awards Join us in congratulating the 2019 Wood Floor of the Year award winners as we recognize their innovative craf... More...

Bona US - Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibit Hall-Theater 2)

02 May 19
12:25 PM - 12:55 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

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Pallmann - Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibit Hall - Theater 1)

02 May 19
1:05 PM - 1:35 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

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American Sanders - Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibit Hall - Theater 2)

02 May 19
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

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ICRI Recertification Exam (Pre-Registration Required) (Room 100)

02 May 19
2:00 PM - 3:05 PM
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MAPEI - Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibit Hall - Theater 1)

02 May 19
2:25 PM - 2:55 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

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WOCA Denmark - Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibit Hall - Theater 2)

02 May 19
3:05 PM - 3:35 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

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Seneca Millwork Inc. - Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibit Hall - Theater 1)

02 May 19
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

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Eukula - Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibit Hall - Theater 2)

02 May 19
4:25 PM - 4:55 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

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Honky Tonk Happy Hour (Room Exhibit Hall 1st Floor)

02 May 19
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Networking Event

The following exhibitors will offer beer at booth from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.   Informa Exhibitions, US – Booth 1739 Loba-Wa... More...

Distributor & Manufacturer Reception (Sponsored by NAFCD & NWFA) (Room 1st Floor Belt Buckle Lobby)

02 May 19
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Tracks: Networking Event

Join us to network privately with other distributors and manufacturers. Distributor & Manufacturers badge required.   More...

Emerging Leaders Reception (Omni Hotel | 2nd Floor Texas Ballroom A-D)

02 May 19
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Tracks: Networking Event

Join other young professionals (under 40) to network privately over cocktails.  More...

Problems, Causes & Cures Discussion – Solid (Room 204 AB)

03 May 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Education

Speaker(s): Billy Simmons ; j namba ; Scott Taylor
A discussion about some of the most common problems you can encounter with solid wood flooring, how to identify their causes, and how to implem... More...

Tech Zone Demo - Making Plank from Strip (Room Hall F Entrance)

03 May 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Education

Speaker(s): Ben Totta ; Jason Elquest ; John Alford ; Kjell Nymark ; Lenny Hall ; Michael Dittmer ; Ron Zimmerman
Watch NWFA Regional Instructors as they explain how to transform an existing strip wood floor into plank without removing and replacing the existin... More...

Tommy, Can You Hear Me? (Room 202 AB)

03 May 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Education

Speaker(s): Kathy Thompson
Understand the consequences of prolonged exposure to high-decibel machinery and tools on hearing health, and the protective equipment that can help... More...

Whose Brand is it Anyway? (Room 203 AB)

03 May 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Education

Speaker(s): Kayleen McCabe
Branding helps to establish your image as a company, but its impact goes far beyond your logo.  Learn how to use branding to reinforce your bu... More...

You Started a Business; Now What? (Room 201 AB)

03 May 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Education

Speaker(s): Avi Hadad
Master the basic skills needed to properly estimate jobs, sell your expertise, identify problem jobs, avoid delinquent payments, and utilize the NW... More...

"Real Wood. Real Life." Campaign Toolkit (Room 203 AB)

03 May 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Education

Speaker(s): Libby Johnston
Join Libby Johnston, NWFA Director of Media & Advertising, to learn more about the NWFA Real Wood. Real Life. consumer outreach campaign and th... More...

Controlling Chaos through Project Management (Room 201 AB)

03 May 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Education

Speaker(s): Rusty Parks
Establish a process for developing project timelines, managing multiple crews, maintaining tools and vehicles, meeting tight deadlines, and produci... More...

Every Brand Can Use Some Support (Room 202 AB)

03 May 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Education

Speaker(s): Kayleen McCabe
Your brand is important to the image you project as a company.  Learn how to utilize your business partnerships and professional relationships... More...

Problems, Causes & Cures Discussion – Engineered (Room 204 AB)

03 May 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Education

Speaker(s): Billy Simmons ; j namba ; Scott Taylor
A discussion about some of the most common problems you can encounter with engineered wood flooring, how to identify their causes, and how to imple... More...

Tech Zone Demo – Layering Finishes for Unique Effects (Room Hall F Entrance)

03 May 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Tracks: Education

Speaker(s): Ben Totta ; Jason Elquest ; John Alford ; Lenny Hall ; Michael Dittmer ; Ron Zimmerman
Join NWFA Regional Instructors as they show how layering finishes can provide unique results that can be sold at a premium to impact your bottom line. More...

Werkmaster - Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibit Hall - Theater 2)

03 May 19
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

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DuraSeal - Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibit Hall - Theater 1)

03 May 19
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

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Valinge & ProInstaller - Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibit Hall - Theater 2)

03 May 19
12:20 PM - 12:50 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

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Basic Coatings - Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibit Hall - Theater 1)

03 May 19
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

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ThermoSoft - Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibit Hall - Theater 2)

03 May 19
1:40 PM - 2:10 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

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OSMO USA - Exhibitor Demonstration (Room Exhibit Hall - Theater 2)

03 May 19
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Demonstration

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Last Call Saloon Closing Reception (Ballroom 2nd Floor)

03 May 19
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Networking Event

Join us as we celebrate another wonderful Expo with entertainment from Big City Outlaws, appetizers, and drinks. Each attendee will receive one... More...

Exhibitor Tear-Down (Room Exhibit Hall 1st Floor)

03 May 19
4:15 PM - 9:00 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Only

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Exhibitor Tear-Down (Room Exhibit Hall 1st Floor)

04 May 19
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Exhibitor Only

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