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Congoleum to Reorganize using Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Congoleum to Reorganize using Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Trenton, NJ, July 14, 2020-Congoleum-one of America's oldest resilient flooring manufacturers, founded in 1886-has initiated voluntary reorganization proceedings in the district of New Jersey under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

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Feds Probe Mohawk Over Investor Lawsuit

Chattanooga, TN, July 15, 2020-"Federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas to Mohawk Industries and its CEO Jeff Lorberbaum in an investigation of claims that the company improperly inflated sales and profits,” reports the Chattanooga Times Free Press.

Alliance Flooring to Hold Virtual Buying & Networking Event

Chattanooga, TN, July 15, 2020—Alliance Flooring announces its first ever virtual buying and networking event that kicks off on July 27.

NAHB and NAR Partner to Launch Consumer-Facing Resource

Washington, DC, July 15, 2020-The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Association of Realtors has launched a new joint initiative, Home Performance Counts, designed to help consumers better understand the rapidly growing high-performance home marketplace – homes that prioritize comfort, durability, wellness and affordability.

June Industrial Production Up 5.4%, Still Below Pre-Pandemic Level

Washington, DC, July 15, 2020—Total industrial production rose 5.4% in June after increasing 1.4% in May; even so, it remained 10.9% below its pre-pandemic February level, according to the Federal Reserve.

Import Prices Rose 1.4% in June

Washington, DC, July 15, 2020—The price index for U.S. imports rose 1.4% in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.8% increase in May.

Mortgage Applications Rose 5.1% in Second Week of July

Washington, DC, July 15, 2020—Mortgage applications increased 5.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 10.

Ellie Priester Named VP of Marketing for Teknoflor

Norwalk, CT, July 15, 2020-Jeff Collum, president of Teknoflor, announced that Ellie Priester has been promoted to vice president of marketing—commercial, The Americas from her present position as director of marketing.

David Kolb, Former CEO & Chairman of Mohawk, Has Died

Oak Brook, IL, July 14, 2020-David Kolb, 81, former CEO and chairman of the board for Mohawk, died April 2.

Consumer Prices Rose by 0.6% in June

Washington, DC, July 14, 2020-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6% in June on a seasonally adjusted basis after falling 0.1% in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Small Business Optimism Rose 6.2 Points to 100.6 in June

Washington, DC, July 14, 2020—The Small Business Optimism Index increased 6.2 points in June to 100.6 with eight of the ten components improving and two declining, according to the NFIB.

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Fuse Alliance Spring Meeting

Abbey Convention 2020

Domotex USA 2020

Surfaces 2020 (TISE)

Domotex Germany 2020

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Starnet Fall Meeting 2019

FEI Group Annual Meeting

NFA Fall Meeting 2019 - Nashville, TN

2019 Vision Design Awards Celebration

Carpet One Summer Convention 2019

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Starnet Spring Meeting 2016

NFA Spring Meeting 2016 In Asheville, NC

Fuse Alliance 2016 Annual Conference

Kaye Gosline Retirement Event

Mid Atlantic Floorcovering Assoc Annual Dinner

Floor Expo Annual Meeting

NFA Fall Meeting 2015 San Diego

Vision Design Awards Celebration 2015

FCIF Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Event 2015

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Flooring America Summer Convention 2015

Starnet Spring Meeting 2015, Tuscon, AZ

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NFA Spring Meeting 2015 - Charleston, SC

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Alliance Flooring Annual Convention 2015

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Carpet One Winter Convention 2015

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CRI 2014 Annual Meeting

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NFA Fall Meeting, Maui, Hawaii

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Vision Design Awards Celebration 2014

Floor Expo 2014 Annual Meeting, Lake Tahoe, CA

Carpet One Summer Convention August 2014

CARE Conference 2014

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Domotex Asia/ChinaFloor 2014

NFA Spring Meeting 2014

Starnet Annual Meeting 2014

17th Annual Alliance Flooring Awards Banquet

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CCA Global/Carpet One Winter Convention

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FCIF Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament 2013

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NFA Fall 2013 Meeting, Boston, MA

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NWFA 2013 Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX

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Alliance Flooring 2013 Convention

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NFA Fall Meeting 2012 in Grand Cayman

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Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament

Shaw HGTV Green Home 2012

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NFA Fall Meeting 2011 in Napa

2011 Vision Design Awards Celebration

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Carpet One 2010 Winter Convention

Shaw World Record Pie Fight

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2009 FEI Group National Conference

Beaulieu Relay for Life

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