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Los Angeles, CA, March 13, 2017 — Bentley Mills announced today they have reached an agreement to be acquired by Balta, a leading Belgium-based manufacturer of textile floor coverings. The acquisition leverages market, product and sales synergies of both brands.
Wielsbeke, Belgium, March 14, 2017—On March 10, 2017 the Russian Patent Office confirmed the validity of Unilin’s Russian pretension patent RU 2 252 994 as granted following an invalidation action brought against the patent.
Spartansburg, SC, March 14, 2017—Milliken has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company.
Arlington, VA, March 13, 2017—Construction employment increased by 58,000 jobs in February to the highest level since November 2008 with gains in both residential and nonresidential segments, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Atlanta, GA, March 13, 2017—Home Depot has agreed to pay $25 million to settle damages incurred by its 2014 data breach.
New York, NY, March 13, 2017—Apartment developers are betting on Millennials to help fill the growing number of vacant apartments across the U.S., according to National Real Estate Investor.
Holden, WV, March 10, 2017—Mohawk will consolidate its Holden, West Virginia hardwood operations into its recently upgraded Melbourne, Arkansas facility.
Washington, DC, March 10, 2017—Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 235,000 in February, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.7%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
Chicago, IL, March 10, 2017—From June 12 to14, NeoCon will draw more than 50,000 design professionals to The Mart in Chicago, Illinois.
Vancouver, BC, March 10, 2017—The Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association will hold its spring conference in Vancouver, British Columbia from May 7 to 9.