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Shaw CEO Vance Bell Named in "The Atlanta 500"

Dalton, GA, January 24, 2020—Shaw Industries chairman and chief executive officer Vance Bell was named to Atlanta magazine’s “The Atlanta 500,” a guide recognizing the metro area’s top executives and influencers across numerous industries.

Homebuilders Increasingly Focussed on Green Strategies

Washington, DC, January 24, 2020—Homebuilders across the country are prioritizing high-performance building practices in their projects, regardless of whether they consider the home they are building to be “green,” according to new research published in the 2020 Green Single Family and Multifamily Homes SmartMarket Brief.

Analyst Stump Shares Final Thoughts on M&A in the Last Decade

Charlotte, NC, January 24, 2020-Furnishings industry analyst Stump offers a wrap-up of the last decade, “After major headwinds the first three years of the 2010s, we can confidently claim the 2010s as a growth decade. Building on a terrific 2019, 2020 is without doubt off to a strong start.”

Armstrong Donates to Australian Bushfire Relief

Lancaster, PA, January 24, 2020—Armstrong Flooring is donating $20,000 Australian dollars to the Australian Red Cross to support its efforts to help the many people affected by bushfires that have devastated parts of the country.

Xpress Global Systems Relocates & Expands Southern CA Facility

Chattanooga, TN, January 24, 2020—Last month, Xpress Global Systems relocated its largest facility from Anaheim, California to Chino, California.

AIA Architecture Billings Index Positive at 52.5 in December

Washington, DC, January 23, 2020-The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 52.5 for December reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).

FCIF to Honor Brodsky, Matson & Teague at 40th Anniversary Gala

Dalton, GA, January 23, 2020-The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) will be celebrating its 40th anniversary with a benefit gala on May 2.

NAHB Remodeling Index Rose to 58 in Q4

Washington, DC, January 23, 2019—The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 58 in Q4 2019, up three points from the previous quarter.

Bruce Hydropel Named to "30 Most Innovative Products for 2020" List

Mountville, PA, January 23, 2020-Hydropel Waterproof Hardwood Flooring by Bruce was named one of the "30 Most Innovative Products for 2020" by Better Homes & Gardens Special Interest Publication, Beautiful Kitchens & Baths magazine.

WFCA Names Two New Board Members

Dalton, GA, January 23, 2020-World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has announced the appointment of David Garden and Typhannie Watson as the newest members to its board of directors.

Mohawk Commissions Sustainability Artwork for TISE Booth

Calhoun, GA, January 23, 2020-This year at The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas, Mohawk will present a feature display within the company’s booth (5803), which will highlight its sustainability efforts.

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