Ecore Hosts Mantec Operational Excellence Event
Lancaster, PA, November 2, 2017—On October 31, Ecore hosted a group of manufacturers from across the country for an educational event at its headquarters in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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Bonitz Celebrates Win of Antron Performance Award
Kennesaw, GA, November 2, 2017—Invista, Starnet and Mannington Commercial celebrated with Bonitz Flooring, the winner of the first Antron Performance Award, on October 26 at an event held at the Avenue in Greenville, South Carolina.
Metroflor Launches Consumer-Focused Sweepstakes Promotion
Norwalk, CT, November 2, 2017—Metroflor announced its first consumer-focused sweepstakes: Choose Your Cruise.
CarpetsPlus Colortile Holds Buying Committee Meeting in TN
Chattanooga, TN, November 2, 2017—CarpetsPlus Colortile recently held its fourth annual buying committee meeting at Holiday Inn in Chattanooga, Tennessee from October 23 to 26 to evaluate, strategize, discuss and plan the group’s merchandising and other programs for the coming year.
Shaw to Shutter Its Stuart, VA Solid Hardwood Facility
Stuart, VA, November 1, 2017—Shaw Industries will shutter its Stuart, Virginia solid hardwood manufacturing facility by the end of the year, reports WDBJ7.
Couristan Taps Len Andolino as EVP of Residential
Fort Lee, NJ, November 1, 2017—As part of Couristan’s strategic growth strategy to double its size over the next five years, management announced today the appointment of Len Andolino as executive vice president of its residential division, where he will spearhead the company’s broadloom and area rug specialty business.
Erik Christensen Named CEO & President of Swiss Krono U.S.
Barnwell, SC, November 1, 2017—Swiss Krono Group appoints a new CEO and president Erik Christensen to run its U.S. operations in Barnwell, South Carolina, effective October 24, 2017.
Construction Spending Rose 0.3% in September
Washington, DC, November 1, 2017—Construction spending during September 2017 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,219.5 billion, 0.3% above the revised August estimate of $1,216.0 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Havwoods Announces Three New C-Suite Hires
New York, NY, November 1, 2017—Havwoods International has announced the introduction of three senior c-suite appointments to the company: Tony Lorenz as global chief marketing officer; Peter Jones as global chief operating officer; and Andrew Barnes as global chief finance officer.
Milliken Releases Third Sustainability Report
Spartanburg, SC, November 1, 2017—Milliken announces the release of its third annual global sustainability report.