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CFA Council including past CEO Richard Wollerton,
Doug Arnold, Alan Long, Michael Smets, Stan Webb, Frank Milano with fellow CFA members PROUDLY SERVING THE
Bryan Snape, Frank Milano, Brian Carrington,
Tony Dugdale, Graham Harrison & Eric Staines
FLOORING INDUSTRY

Years & Counting!

Council members at St Mary’s Place offices, including
John Alcock, Past President, receiving his
Peter Foster, Michael Ryan, Keith Carey, Keith
Jackson, David Hibbert, Clive Godfrey & George Rose
Honorary Life Membership at a manufacturers'
committee meeting

Thankfully, bowls of mints have now Past CEO David Mostyn promoting
replaced flower pots of apples! the CFA at an exhibition

Way back in 1974, the Contract Flooring Association was formed Sustainability Guide, Members' Handbook, Training Guide and five-
Richard Wollerton shares a joke Bopping the night away at by the amalgamation of three small flooring associations: yearly Guide to Contract Flooring, to name just a few. We have an
with a member of Council
The Floor Covering Contractors Association (whose members
annual awards ceremony in collaboration with CFJ magazine and
our ever popluar Annual Ball Eddie Mason, Bob Sawyer, specialised primarily in smooth floor coverings), The Association of we've had Ice Bucket Challenges! We also put on many events for
Flooring Contractors (hardwood flooring) and the Carpet Planners
members such as the Annual Ball and Golf Days.
Association. With year-on-year high annual retention rates of around
Frank Milano & Ron Downs
95%, CFA members clearly see value in being part of their industry We run a brilliant training programme through our training arm, FITA
trade association, much as they did back in 1974. Our mission (at Loughborough and Kirkcaldy) offering amazing opportunities to
statement is still as relevant now as it was back then: train with highly experienced, knowledgeable instructors.
"The CFA aims to support its members in developing sustainable, One of proudest achievements is the annual Flooring Apprentice of
highly productive businesses that supply and install commercial the Year Competition which recognises young and upcoming talent
floor coverings. Recognised as the voice of the industry, we that our industry greatly needs. This competition receives extremely
achieve this by providing essential business services and expert generous support from a huge range of flooring industry sponsors.
information that promote industry standards, professionalism,
quality, safety, and training." Thank you to all those, past and present, who have been involved
with and supported the CFA, particularly those who have served on
Much has happened since we swapped bell-bottoms for tight the Council and committees, and who supported our events and
trousers. We produce a plethora of publications such as the annual initiatives — we couldn’t do it without you.

Not a member and want a whole package of support to help you manage and grow
Huge congratulations to winner of the 2022 A cold start for some!! Richard Catt, CFA CEO, L-R: John Butler (Treasurer), Carl Harper your business? Call us today and request a joining pack.
Apprentice of the Year Competition, George getting the shock of his life as part of the (2022 CFA President), Hamish MacGregor,
Carter of Rudge Brothers & James Ltd 2014 Ice Bucket Challenge. Alan McEwan (VP) and Richard Catt (CFA CEO)
Tel: 0115 941 1126 www.cfa.org.uk Email: info@cfa.org.uk
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