WFCA & CFI Acquire Natural Fiber Installers Certification Inc.

Dalton, GA, July 23, 2024-The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) and the Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) have a signed letter of intent to acquire the assets of the Natural Fiber Installers Certification Inc. (NFIC). 

This strategic move is designed to enhance the capabilities of both organizations and further their shared mission of advancing education and training in the flooring industry.

Established in 2006, NFIC is the oldest and largest recognized certification, education and training for installers, salespeople, and inspectors in the natural fiber industry. NFIC will operate under the CFI umbrella while maintaining its unique identity. This merger will leverage the strengths of WFCA, CFI, and NFIC, amplifying their impact on the industry.

NFIC has over 600 certified installers. Their training covers a wide array of materials, including natural fibers such as woven/tufted wools, Axminster, Wilton, velvet, flat weave, sisal, handmade, and seagrass. Notably, NFIC's certification serves as a prerequisite for CFI’s Master II certification, highlighting the natural alignment between the two organizations.

The acquisition aims to:

• Expand the opportunity for installers to obtain NFIC certification by broadening its reach.
• Grow the scope of technical training provided by NFIC to non-installers.
• Hold training sessions to develop new instructors, expanding the current team to increase the number of trainers.