11K Pounds of NeoCon Carpet Repurposed
Chicago, IL, July 7, 2017—Over the last few weeks, nearly 11,000 pounds of carpet were discarded from showrooms at TheMART Chicago as the commercial design industry prepared for NeoCon 2017.
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Details of Cersaie's 35th Edition Announced
Bologna, IT, July 7, 2017— The 35th edition of Cersaie will take place at the Bologna Exhibition Center in Bologna, Italy from September 25 to 29.
New Homeowners Spend an Average of $10K on Improvements
Washington, DC, July 7, 2017—A new consumer spending analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) highlights another reason why home building helps drive a healthy economy: in their first year of ownership, new home buyers spend about $10,601 on appliances, furnishings and home improvement projects—2.6 times as much as other home owners in a typical year.
Home Depot to Acquire Compact Power Equipment for $265M
Atlanta, GA, July 7, 2017—The Home Depot announced a definitive agreement to purchase Compact Power Equipment, Inc., a national provider of equipment rental and maintenance services, for $265 million in cash.
Commercial One Adds Three New Members, Topping 100 Total
Roswell, GA, July 7, 2017—Commercial One has grown to over 100 members in less than four years with three new additions.
Brintons Acquired by Argand Partners
Kidderminster, UK, July 5, 2017—Brintons has been sold to private equity firm Argand Partners, according to BBC.
Mullican Announces Partnership with Summit Flooring Supply
Johnson City, Tennessee, July 6, 2017—Mullican Flooring has announced a new partnership with Summit Flooring Supply, an installation and supply company with locations throughout the Midwest.
NWFA Completes 15th Home in Partnership with R.I.S.E.
St. Louis, MO, July 5, 2017—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 15th home in partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment).
Starnet Adds Six New Members
Darien, CT, July 6, 2017—Starnet Worldwide has added six new members in the first half of 2017, bringing the network to a total of 171 independent contractors in the U.S. and Canada.
Private Sector Employment Rose by 158K in June
Roseland, NJ, July 6, 2017— Private sector employment increased by 158,000 jobs from May to June, according to the June ADP National Employment Report.