Hardwood Floors April/May 2025

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(as of 3.6.25)

TUESDAY, APRIL 15

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Registration Open Exhibitor Set-up

PRE-EXPO SYMPOSIUM

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

.......................................................... Session Moderators – Brett Miller and Kjell Nymark, NWFA and Jon Namba, Namba Services

Wood Identification Tips and Techniques: Know More, Guess Less ............................................................................................................................. Dr. Frank Owens, Mississippi State University The Science Behind Finish Failures ................................ Ethan Erickson, Arboritec; Micah Petersen, Loba Wakol; ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................and Glenn Svensson, Bona Moisture Testing Wood Subfloors and Concrete Substrates ................. Grete Heimerdinger, Lignomat; Tom Laurenzi, Delmhorst; Andrew Rynhart, Tramex; and Jason Spangler, Wagner Meters

SPECIAL ADD-ON SESSIONS

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

NWFA Certified Sales Advisor Session ............ Ashley Do Carmo, Brown Oaks Flooring and Scott Taylor, NWFA Certified Wood Flooring Inspector and Regional Instructor How Will You Prepare Your Company for Succession? ..................................................................................................................................... Doug Howard, GrowthTeam Strategies

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

New Member Reception

4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

GO THE DISTANCE OPENING SESSION

Join the NWFA at our opening session for an industry update, NWFA Wood Floor of the Year Awards, and more.

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

NWFA’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

Continue the celebration after the opening session at the NWFA 40th Anniversary Reception. It’s the perfect time to connect with fellow professionals, rekindle old friendships, and enjoy the fast-paced atmosphere of Charlotte.

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