NWFA celebrated 40 years of excellence at Wood Flooring Expo
From April 15–17, the NWFA (National Wood Flooring Association ) staged its 2025 Wood Flooring Expo at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, which brought more than 2,500 wood flooring experts from around the globe. The event, which celebrated NWFA’s 40th anniversary, had as its subject “Go the Distance,” providing interactive product presentations, educational workshops, networking opportunities, and hands-on demos.
“The 2025 NWFA Wood Flooring Expo in Charlotte was a resounding success, marking 40 years of dedication to the hardwood flooring industry,” exclaims Steve Brattin, NWFA Board Chair and owner of SVB Wood Floors. He continues, “We are proud to have provided professionals with the tools and inspiration needed to advance their businesses, ensuring a thriving future for our craft.”
Exclusive features of Wood Expo, 2025:
- 232 exhibitors and almost 40 lecturers
- The focus of education sessions was to assist participants in developing their technical abilities and expanding their enterprises
- Live demonstrations of abilities
- An abundance of networking chances
- Displays and demonstrations of new products on the fair floor
- NWFA Certified Professionals Pre-Expo Symposium
- The winners of Hardwood Floors Magazine’s “Wood Floor of the Year” award were announced
- A reception for Emerging Leaders to showcase the upcoming generation of leaders in NWFA’s sector
- A breakfast organized by the Women’s Industry Network to discuss issues affecting women in the NWFA sector
Orlando, Florida, will host the NWFA Expo the following year from April 21–23, 2026.
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