Elias Wilf Earns Mannington's John B. Campbell Award
Salem, NJ, February 14, 2017—At its annual sales meeting recently, Mannington Mills presented Elias Wilf Corporation with the John B. Campbell Award.
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DuPont Settles PFOA Suit Impacting 1,000s in OH & WV
New York, NY, February 14, 2017—A $671 million settlement announced Monday between DuPont Co. and lawyers representing thousands of people in Ohio and West Virginia could bring a swift end to years of litigation there, reports the Wall Street Journal.
The Tile Shop Announces Initiation of Cash Dividend
Minneapolis, MN, February 14, 2017—The Board of Directors of Tile Shop Holdings has authorized the initiation of a quarterly cash dividend commencing in the first quarter of 2017, and declared an initial dividend of $0.05 per common share, payable March 24, 2017 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 14, 2017.
Foreclosure Inventory Fell by 30% YOY in December
Irvine, CA, February 14, 2017--Foreclosure inventory declined by 30% and completed foreclosures declined by 40% compared with December 2015, according to CoreLogic’s December 2016 National Foreclosure Report.
Carrfields Promoting Just Shorn Brand of NZ Wool Carpets in U.S.
Ashburton, NZ, February 14, 2017—Carrfields Primary Wool (CP Wool) of New Zealand is stepping up its efforts to sell a range of limited edition carpet in the United States and Canadian marketplace through its redeveloped Just Shorn brand, reports NZFarmer.co.nz.
Floor Education Guild Announces Classes in May
Dalton, GA, February 14, 2017—This May 8, 9 and 10, the Floor Educational Guild is again offering education from Tarkett and Shaw plus wood scientist Dr. J. Loferski from Virginia Tech.
Sencorables Passes 10,000 Impact & British Spill Test
Greenville, SC, February 14, 2017 – Sencorables, together with its manufacturing partner Fabric Sources International, successfully passed the essential 10,000 Impact and British Spill Test.
U.S. Distributor Delegation Touring Asian Suppliers Pre-Domotex
Shanghai, CH, February 14, 2017—Prior to Domotex asia/Chinafloor 2017, a second delegation of North American distributors will meet with suppliers from China and Asia for a week-long event that will include guided factory tours and previews of product and new emerging technologies.
Tarkett Posts Growth of 1.7% Globally in '16, and 3.7% in NA
Paris, FR, February 13, 2017—Tarkett reported sales of €2,739 million for FY 2016, up 0.9% over FY 2015’s €2,714.8 million and an organic growth of 1.7%.
Orian Rugs Taps Cliff Meadows for Regional Vice President Role
Anderson, SC, February 13, 2017—Orian Rugs has named Cliff Meadows regional vice president for the eastern U.S.