June 19, 2013

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Inflation at Lowest Point Since Kennedy Era   Full Article Washington, D.C., June 19, 2013—Bloomberg News reports that the U.S. is currently experiencing the lowest inflation since the 1960s.

IVC U.S. Achieves ISO 9001:2008   Full Article Dalton, Georgia, June 19, 2013—IVC U.S. has fulfilled the requirements for ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management for the manufacturing and sales of vinyl sheet flooring for the commercial, retail and customer industries at its headquarters in Dalton.

Lumber Liquidators Rolling Out New Store Layout   Full Article Toana, Virginia, June 19, 2013—Lumber Liquidators has rolled out a new layout for its retail stores.

Kaleen Rugs Promotes Blaine to Regional VP   Full Article Dalton, Georgia, June 19, 2013—Kaleen Rugs promoted Kevin Blaine to regional vice president of the northern region.

Tarkett Launches Competition for A&D   Full Article Chagrin Falls, Ohio, June 19, 2013—Tarkett is inviting architects and designers to participate in its video contest, “Looking Back, Stepping Forward.”

Housing Starts Up in May   Full Article Washington, DC, June 18, 2013— Privately-owned housing starts in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 914,000, 6.8% above the revised April estimate of 856,000, according to the Commerce Department.

OW Hospitality Hires Designer Scott Evans   Full Article Dalton, Georgia, June 18, 2013—OW Hospitality has hired Scott Evans to its U.S.-based OW Style Studio as senior creative and technical stylist.

Nydree Launches Residential Hardwood Line   Full Article Forest, Virginia, June 18, 2013—Commercial wood flooring company Nydree Flooring has introduced Korus Wood Flooring, the company’s first foray into the residential wood flooring market.

Florida Tile Recognized By National Safety Council   Full Article Lexington, Kentucky, June 18, 2013--The U.S. National Safety Council recently presented Florida Tile with its Perfect Record Award.

Tile of Spain to Exhibit at AIA Convention   Full Article Miami, Florida, June 18, 2013—Tile of Spain, the brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers' Association, is exhibiting at the 2013 AIA National Convention and Expo.