The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD), a non-profit organization, was founded to promote trade and foster commerce for those organizations with a business interest in floor coverings and allied products. NAFCD is committed to advancing its members’ interests by offering quality education through various development programs and conferences. NAFCD attributes its success to the cooperation and voluntary effort of various members.

NAFCD has members from the U.S., Canada and several countries in Europe. These members deal with all types of flooring which include tile products, wood and laminate flooring, rubber and vinyl flooring, carpet, cushions and padding.

NAFCD's primary goals are:

• To diffuse healthy business principles among their members in all facets of the flooring industry.
• To foster cooperation and understanding between manufacturers, distributors and retailers of floor covering materials and other products associated with the flooring industry.
• To be the repository of relevant industry data and a source of dissemination of information through newsletters, training manuals, marketing surveys, educational programs and meetings.
• To set up educational, training and research programs with the intention of improving and sustaining high standards of productivity and efficiency in the flooring industry.