THE Contract Flooring Association held its annual general meeting on 14 July at Leicester racecourse, electing a new leadership team and council to represent members through 2026/27.
Mat Brown of Uzin Utz UK takes over as president from Alan McEwan, who steps down after two years at the helm. In a landmark moment for the association, Louise Walters of Designer Contracts becomes the CFA’s first female vice-president, a milestone that reinforces the association’s growing focus on women in flooring. Carl Harper of Westcotes Flooring was elected Treasurer.
The CFA council numbers 15 members, deliberately structured to reflect the make-up of the industry: eight contractors, five manufacturers, one distributor and one consultant, spanning businesses of every size. New and returning council members include Kenny Smith of MacGregor Flooring, alongside re-elected representatives from across the sector.
CEO Richard Catt reported a strong year for the association, citing successful lobbying that helped protect the specification of textile and timber flooring in newbuild homes, continued progress on competence and site conditions, growth in apprenticeship numbers through FITA, and a financial position ahead of budget.
Says the CFA: ‘CFA can provide support for members in bridging the skills and labour shortage, apprenticeships, wider training, technical support, late payment, dispute resolution and the emerging situation where flooring contractors will no longer have to suffer withheld retention. Members hear first!’
Companies interested in the benefits of CFA membership, including direct input into the association’s council and lobbying agenda can find out more from their website.
www.cfa.org.uk
