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SFN Open 2021 Virtual Event Begins Today

Dalton, GA, January 19, 2021—Shaw Flooring Network’s (SFN) Open 2021 virtual event begins today, running through January 22.

Uzin Utz May Establish Manufacturing in Waco, Names New HR Director

Waco, TX, January 19, 2021-Uzin Utz may invest $31 million dollars to create a new manufacturing facility in Waco, Texas, according to Fox44news.com.

Nonresidential Building Spending Expected to Decline in 2021, Says AIA

Washington, DC, January 19, 2021—Slowing demand at architecture firms last year is expected to contribute to a projected 5.7% decline in construction spending for 2021, according to a new consensus forecast from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Mannington Commercial Announces Price Increase

Calhoun, GA, January 18, 2021—Due to significant rising costs related to raw materials, energy, and labor, Mannington Commercial is announcing a price increase.

Alliance Flooring Announces Details of Connect '21 Virtual Event

Chattanooga, TN, January 18, 2021—Alliance Flooring announces its Connect ‘21 Virtual Product Showcase will take place March 15 to 17.

Fishman Names Encircle Products as 2020 Vendor of the Year

Baltimore, MD, January 18, 2021—Fishman Flooring Solutions has presented Encircle Products with its 2020 Vendor Partner of the Year Award, recognizing the company for its contributions to Fishman’s sales growth.

Chad Treuthart Named VP of Residential Sales for Virginia Tile

Livonia, MI, January 18, 2021—Chad Treuthart has been named Virginia Tile’s vice president of residential sales and showrooms.

Tarkett to Host Workplace Webinar with Hannah Nardini

Solon, OH, January 18, 2021-Tarkett is welcoming workplace strategist and managing director of WKspace Hannah Nardini to lead Rethinking the Workplace: the Essential Office Webinar on January 21.

Contemporary Office Interiors Joins Starnet

Lewis Center, OH, January 18, 2021--Starnet has announced that Contemporary Office Interiors (COI) has joined the partnership as a new member.

Prices Continued to Rise for Contractors in December, Reports AGC

Washington, DC, January 18, 2021—A cost squeeze for contractors intensified in December as the producer price index (PPI) for nonresidential building construction—a measure of the price that contractors say they would charge to build a fixed set of buildings—inched up 0.1% from November, while the PPI for inputs to new nonresidential construction jumped 1.7%, according to the Associated General Contractors.