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VersaShield Brand Changing to Kovara in Early 2018

VersaShield Brand Changing to Kovara in Early 2018

Cambridge, MA, July 31, 2017—With the acquisition of VersaShield in 2016, GCP Applied Technology is focused on creating a complete portfolio of flooring products for moisture mitigation. This portfolio of products will be sold under the Kovara brand name.

NAFCD Announces Partnership with JAST Media

NAFCD Announces Partnership with JAST Media

Chicago, IL, July 31, 2017—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) is pleased to announce a new partnership with JAST Media, a leading Portland-based digital marketing agency that specializes in online strategy for distributors and manufacturers.

Construction Rose in 41 States YOY in June

Construction Rose in 41 States YOY in June

Arlington, VA, July 31, 2017—Forty-one states added construction jobs between June 2016 and June 2017 amid continuing widespread demand for construction services, while 25 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between May and June, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data.

Tarkett Releases Results for First Half of 2017

Tarkett Releases Results for First Half of 2017

Paris, France, July 27, 2017—Tarkett reports good operating results in H1 2017: organic growth at 3.0%; adjusted EBITDA margin stable at 11.8%; net sales up 5.1% year-on-year at €1,364m, including organic growth of 3.0%.

Ecore Supplies Flooring to  Hilton Hotels In-Room Fitness Concept

Ecore Supplies Flooring to Hilton Hotels In-Room Fitness Concept

Lancaster, PA, July 27, 2017—Ecore is the exclusive provider of state-of-the-art ergonomic flooring for Hilton Hotels’ new revolutionary “Five Feet to Fitness” program, a new wellness concept that brings more than 11 different fitness equipment and accessory options into the hotel room.