Starnet's Fred Williamson Announces that He Will Retire
Ridgefield, CT, October 23, 2017—Fred Williamson, executive vice president of Starnet, announced at the organization’s fall membership meeting that he would retire.
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Mohawk to Continue Offering Discounted Terms on Carpet Products
Calhoun, GA, October 20, 2017—Last week, as part of an announced price increase on residential and mainstreet carpet products, Mohawk announced that it would eliminate discounted terms on residential carpet products, if purchased on that basis, in lieu of a price increase.
Mohawk Employee, Debora Busby, Charged with Stealing $766K
Calhoun, GA, October 23, 2017—Mohawk employee Debora Busby, 54, of Fairmount, Georgia has been charged with more than 100 counts of fraud related to the theft of around $766,000 from the company, according to the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
Lorraine Parks of Century Tile Passes Away
Chicago, IL, October 23, 2017—Lorraine Parks (Poczatek), 88, wife of Century Tile co-founder Frank Parks (Poczatek) died on October 18th.
M S International Donates to Gary Sinise R.I.S.E. Program
Orange, CA, October 23, 2017—M S International Inc. (MSI) donates to the Gary Sinise Foundation’s Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment (R.I.S.E.) program to help a wounded veteran and his family.
Shaw Investing $42M to Upgrade & Expand Yarn Facility
Dalton, GA, October 20, 2017—Shaw has announced plans to invest more than $42 million in its Meigs County, Tennessee carpet plant to modernize the facility and allow the company to use both nylon and polyester fiber at this location, including recycled PET.
Existing Home Sales Inched Up 0.7% in September
Washington, DC, October 20, 2017—Total existing-home rose 0.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.39 million in September from 5.35 million in August, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Remodeling Index Records Increase in Q3 2017
Washington, DC, October 20, 2017—The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 57 in the third quarter of 2017, up two points from the previous quarter.
North Korean Workers Making Flooring in China, Reports AP
Washington, DC, October 20, 2017—The North Korean government sends laborers into Hunchun, China to make hardwood flooring that could be exported to the U.S., says the Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association.
Florida Tile Sending Truckloads of Tile to Hurricane Victims
Lexington, KY, October 20, 2017—In response to the devastation caused by hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Florida Tile’s management and employees decided to answer the call for help.