Flooring Solutions Named a Fastest-Growing Companies
San Francisco, CA, October 18, 2017—Flooring Solutions (FSI) has been named one of the 100 fastest growing privately held companies in the Bay Area for the second year in a row.
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Specifix, AR Flooring App, Makes Contest Semi-Finals
Highland Park, IL, October 18. 2017—On October 11, Jerry Freeman, president and founder of Specifix gave a five-minute presentation to fifteen judges and top-tier investors from around the world. After all of the rapid-fire presentations were over, Specifix had won its right to be among the top 20 significant winners in the semi-final round of the contest with a chance to compete for the $1.0 million prize.
Dixie Group Reorganizes Its Commercial Business
Dalton, GA, October 17, 2017—In order to improve results and better utilize existing assets and resources, The Dixie Group has decided to combine its commercial businesses, Masland Contract and Atlas, into one business unit effective October 16.
Industrial Production Rose 0.3% in September
Washington, DC, October 17, 2017—Industrial production rose 0.3% in September.
Builder Confidence Up Four Points to 68 in October
Washington, DC, October 17, 2017—Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose four points to a level of 68 in October on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). This was the highest reading since May.
Tile Shop Reports Net Sales Growth of 7.5% in Q3
Minneapolis, MN, October 17, 2017—Tile Shop Holdings’ net sales grew 7.5% to $84.4 million for Q3 2017, compared with $78.6 million Q3 2016.
California Carpet Recycling Legislation Signed by Governor
Sacramento, CA, October 17, 2017—California governor Jerry Brown signed carpet recycling legislation that will help the state reach its target of emitting 40% fewer greenhouse emissions by 2030, reports Waste360.
Florim Opens New Moscow Flagship Showroom
Moscow, Russia, October 17, 2017—On October 12, Florim inaugurated a new institutional space for the Russian market.
Airbase Named an Armstrong Elite Retailer
Lancaster, PA, October 17, 2017—Armstrong Flooring has announced that all 12 AirBase Carpet and Tile superstore locations, which serve Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, South Jersey and South Carolina, have achieved Elite Retailer status.
Belknap White Names Tony Whitfield VP of Ceramic Division
Mansfield, MA, October 17, 2017—The Belknap White Group (BWG) announced that Tony Whitfield has accepted the position as vice president of its ceramic division.