Perkins Eastman & J+J Announce Clean Slate Project
New York, NY, September 10, 2018-- The Clean Slate Project is a year-long effort by Perkins Eastman, co-sponsored by J+J Flooring Group, to explore the senior living market through fresh eyes.
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WFCA Reports on Current DC Lobbying Efforts
Dalton, GA, September 10, 2018—As part of an ongoing effort to ensure that member flooring dealers and contractors are represented in Washington, the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), along with its team of lobbyists, are actively advocating on their behalf.
Roppe Holding Co. Reduces Need For Epoxy Nose Filler in Stair Tread Installs
Fostoria, OH, September 10, 2018-Roppe Holding Company (RHC), the parent company to commercial flooring leaders Roppe and Flexco, has announced that most of its resilient stair tread installations no longer require epoxy nose filler.
Employment Grew by 201K in August, Unemployment Unchanged
Washington, DC, September 7, 2018-Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 201,000 in August, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.9%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
FCLC Releases First Phase of Labor Study Findings
Dalton, GA, September 7, 2018—In August 2017, the Floor Covering Leadership Council (FCLC) commissioned an independent research firm to conduct a multi-phase study to quantify the scope and severity of the lack of installation professionals on the flooring industry’s sustainability and growth.
Boa-Franc Celebrating 35 Years of Business
Saint-Georges, Quebec, September 7, 2018—Boa-Franc, the Mirage brand hardwood flooring manufacturer, is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.
Flooring Contractors Severely Burned in Job Site Explosion
Whitehall, PA, September 7, 2018—Three contractors from Sim’s Specialty Flooring of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh, were severely burned the evening of September 6 when an explosion occurred at a job site, reports CBS Pittsburgh.
Kraus Floors Lays Off Workers at Waterloo, Ontario Plant
Waterloo, ON, September 7, 2018-Employees at Kraus Floors in Waterloo, Ontario have been laid off indefinitely, starting September7, reports CTV News Kitchener.
Inalco to Host GastroLab Event at Cersaie
Alcora, Spain, September 7, 2018—Inalco will be taking part in Cersaie, September 24 to 28, where it will host GastroLab.
Bob Triezenberg of Triezenberg's Floor Coverings Has Died
Naperville, IL, September 7, 2018—Bob Triezenberg, 71, died September 5.