Global Flooring Alliance Reports on Summer Meeting in Italy

Vicenza, IT, October 9, 2017-In June, the Global Flooring Alliance (GFA) held its traditional summer meeting, this time in the Italian town of Vicenza.

Important subjects were global and national market developments, with a focus on the demand and supply of various product groups.

Furthermore, the item of sustainability was again widely discussed.

Another topic of interest was the continued growth of LVT and the latest developments in this category. The large demand for and scarcity of raw materials for the production of several flooring types was also a major topic on the agenda. According to the GFA, the popularity of oak in the segment of parquet flooring will lead to an inevitable rise in prices in the coming months.

The GFA expects to welcome a number of new members at the forthcoming meeting at the Domotex trade fair in Hannover on January 14, 2018. According to president Carlo Cavinato sharing knowledge and exchange of information is the driving force behind the success of the GFA as an association of importers and distributors.