Industrial Production Rose 0.3% in September
Washington, DC, October 17, 2017—Industrial production rose 0.3% in September.
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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.
Bob Wagner Named President of Board of Directors of FCDA
Scottsdale, AZ, October 17, 2017—Bob Wagner, president and CEO of Baltimore-based Fishman Flooring Solutions, has been named president of the board of directors of the Floor Covering Distributors Alliance (FCDA).
Shaw & Mohawk Announce Price Increases on Carpet Products
Dalton, GA and Calhoun, GA, October 16, 2017—Shaw and Mohawk have announced terms changes and price increases on carpet products.
High Point Market Underway Now
High Point, NC, October 16, 2017—The fall edition of the High Point market is currently underway in High Point, North Carolina.