Decorative Hardwoods Assn. & Capital Testing

Sterling,  VA 
United States
http://www.decorativehardwoods.org ; www.capitaltesting.org

• Msg #4359: Booth: 1151A

Capital Testing has been a leading provider of product certification, laboratory testing, and inspection of building products since 1954. New in 2021, we are proud to announce a new testing program designed for the wood and resilient flooring industry. Stop by our booth and ask us about PQUAL! Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, the Decorative Hardwoods Association® (formerly the HPVA) represents the North American hardwood plywood, veneer, and engineered hardwood flooring industries.

Decorative Hardwoods Association / Capital Testing

Capital Testing and Certification Services

Formerly HPVA Laboratories®, Capital Testing has been a leading provider of product certification, laboratory testing, and inspection of building products since 1954. New in 2021, we are proud to announce a new testing program designed for the hard surface flooring industry.  From slip resistance to Martindale abrasion to environmental chamber testing, stop by our booth this week and ask us about PQUAL!

Decorative Hardwoods Association

Founded in 1921, the Decorative Hardwoods Association®, formerly known as Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Association®, represents the North American hardwood plywood, veneer, and engineered hardwood flooring industries. Together we produce 90% of the hardwood plywood stock panels and hardwood veneer manufactured in North America. We are the premier source for industry publications like the Where To Buy Membership Directory, and American National Standards for hardwood plywood, engineered wood flooring, and legal timber due diligence. 

It's the DHA's 100th anniversary this year!  Come to our annual meeting in Hilton Head, SC in September and celebrate with us!  

 Msg #4366: Show Specials

• 10% testing discount with promo code "NWFA2021" (Jul 06, 2021)

  Capital Testing is offering 10% off the base price of all testing through the end of 2021!*  That's formaldehyde emissions, fire, physical properties --- everything! 

  To receive the discount, just mention "NWFA2021" in the quote request you submit through our website here:  https://www.capitaltesting.org/request-a-quote.

  If you'll be at the show in-person, stop by our booth (1151A) to say hello to Josh and Patrick, and learn about some of our new flooring test capabilities.  They can also tell you about Capital Testing's new PQUAL flooring test program which makes Capital Testing your one-stop shop for flooring testing and evaluation.  Let us help you bring new products to market quickly and easily, or benchmark your new or existing product's performance against the competition.

  Have a great show!  

  *discount applies only to the base price of the test and does not apply to any associated mounting fees, cutting fees, etc.  

 Msg #4367: Press Releases

• Capital Testing Announces New Flooring Test Program: PQUAL (Jul 06, 2021)

  At Capital Testing, we recognize the rigid core flooring market is moving faster than ever now with new production technologies and product constructions.  Being able to separate the wheat from the chaff in this new product landscape has become especially critical.  But who has the time and patience to obtain quotes, collect and coordinate shipment of test samples to multiple testing laboratories, and interpret all of those results?

  INTRODUCING THE PQUAL TESTING PROGRAM

  What is PQUAL?

  PQUAL is a testing program for rigid core flooring that makes it simple to evaluate new products and verify the performance of existing ones.  Instead of dealing with multiple vendors, simply send us your product and we will take care of the rest.  Let us evaluate it in-house on our new state-of-the-art test equipment, and take care of shipping samples to a subcontract lab if necessary.

  Who Needs PQUAL?
  
  PQUAL is for flooring manufacturers, retailers, and distributorss who want to quickly and inexpensively evaluate products for market-readiness.

  Why Should I Join?

  PQUAL streamlines your testing and evaluation process to get your product to market faster.  From engineered wood flooring to resilient flooring and all the hybrid products inbetween, PQUAL offers customized test protocols unique to each product structure to ensure all key criteria important to your customers are evaluated.

  For an annual membership fee of $2,850, you receive:

  • A customized testing program based on your needs
  • 10% discount on all testing
  • A summary test report for every product

  From wear and impact resistance to environmental and flammability testing, PQUAL covers it all.  Whether you need an initial evaluation, benchmarking, or full-scale product development, PQUAL is your blueprint for testing any rigid core flooring product.

  Get all the data you need, when you need it, so you can quickly make decisions in this constantly evolving flooring market. 

  Contact us about PQUAL today!