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FCIA Gala Ball – Our industry night of nights
Georgia Gilmore2024-05-14T12:51:06+10:00FCIA, Flooring Magazine|
On Saturday, the 2nd of March 2024, the FCIA hosted its second Gala Ball building upon the success of the Inaugural Gala held in 2023. With a guest list of over 448 attendees, the Plaza Ballroom was nearly at capacity and alive with anticipation. The opening comments from the FCIA’s [...]
The value of a circular economy
Georgia Gilmore2023-08-28T12:27:16+10:00GECA, Supplier Magazine|
Article by GECA A common misconception is that the circular economy is a synonym for a waste reduction strategy. However, it is far more radical than that. Talking about the circular economy only through a lens of waste reduction is like discussing the complexity of ecosystems exclusively in terms of [...]
FCIA Gala 2023
Georgia Gilmore2023-05-16T12:22:52+10:00FCIA, Flooring Magazine|
On Saturday 4 March 2023 the Chair of the Floor Covering Institute of Australia (FCIA), Brett Sturgess, had the pleasure of hosting the first ever national flooring industry Gala at the historic Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne. In welcoming more than 300 industry leaders from across Australia Brett invited all to [...]
Focus on Dunlop Flooring
Georgia Gilmore2023-03-07T13:59:49+11:00Dunlop Flooring, Flooring Magazine|
Dunlop Flooring has been pioneering its way through Australia’s flooring industry since man landed on the moon. Over the last decade, the company has been through a transformational journey, having positioned themselves not only within underlay but the hard flooring category as well. Dunlop Flooring has seen a major trend [...]
FCIA – 2023
Georgia Gilmore2023-01-12T14:47:27+11:00FCIA, Flooring Magazine|
As we reflect on the year that was, it is fair to say that 2022 was a busy year for everyone in the flooring industry. For most in this industry, the two biggest issues raised were: the lack of installers the lack of new people coming into this industry. In [...]
Are you ready for Australia’s circular future?
StephUC2022-11-08T13:25:57+11:00Flooring Magazine, GECA|
Embracing the transition to a circular economy in Australia is a significant step toward achieving a better future for people and our planet. Businesses and organisations that do not adopt a circular approach will be left behind. The good news is that environmental labels are globally recognised tools that can [...]
GECA – identifying environmentally and socially preferable products
StephUC2022-11-08T13:28:32+11:00Flooring Magazine, GECA|
Whether you are making or purchasing flooring, your choices can significantly impact people and our planet. GECA's lifecycle ecolabel standards include criteria for a wide range of environmental issues, human health and social impacts while proving that they perform as promised. Let us explore how our Floor Coverings and Carpets [...]
Dream it, Style it, Live it with Carpet Court
StephUC2022-11-08T13:32:08+11:00Carpet Court, FCIA, Flooring Magazine|
Carpet Court Australia is the largest and one of the most experienced specialist floor covering and window furnishing store networks in Australia. With over 200 outlets nation-wide, Carpet Court has the size and reach to provide quality products and services to almost every household and business in the country. Carpet [...]
FCIA Apprentice Charity Workshops
StephUC2022-11-08T13:34:43+11:00FCIA, Flooring Magazine|
The Floor Covering Institute of Australia Ltd (FCIA) was established to address critical skills shortages within the industry and is create a high-quality sustainable workforce for the flooring industry. To lift the profile and reputation of the flooring industry and to drive relevant, up to date flooring installation skills, FCIA [...]