BASF Raises Price on Caprolactam & Polyamide Polymer
Wyandotte, MI, May 22, 2017—BASF will increase prices for caprolactam and polyamide (PA) polymer by $0.07 per pound in North America, effective June 1, or as contracts allow.
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Mohawk's Lichen Earns Living Product Challenge Petal Certification
Seattle, WA, May 22, 2017—Mohawk Group has become the first flooring manufacturer to achieve Living Product Challenge Petal certification for the company’s new Lichen modular plank carpet system.
Thirty-Nine States Added Construction Jobs YOY in April
Arlington, VA, May 22 2017—Thirty-nine states added construction jobs between April 2016 and April 2017 amid growing demand for construction services, yet more than half the states lost construction jobs between March and April amid tight labor market conditions, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data.
Second Alabama City Files Suit Against Carpet Manufacturers
Centre, AL, May 22, 2017—The city of Centre, Alabama has filed a lawsuit against carpet manufacturers stating that “past and present release of toxic chemicals, including perfluorinated compounds (“PFCs”), including, but not limited to perfluorooctanoic acid (“PFOA”), perfluorooctane sulfonate (“PFOS”), precursors to PFOA and PFOS” has impacted its drinking water.
CARE Faces $3.28 Million in Fines from CalRecycle
Sacramento, CA, May 19, 2017—The California Department of Resources Recycling (CalRecycle) has released a draft enforcement plan against Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) and its member carpet manufacturers, according to Plastics Recycling Update.
A.J. Rose Acquires Williston Weaves Brand
Saugus, MA, May 19, 2017—On May 10, A.J. Rose Carpets & Flooring officially purchased the Williston Weaves brand.
Emser Opens Emser University to Customer Base
Los Angeles, CA, May 19, 2017—Emser Tile has expanded Emser University, a customized, multi-tiered learning and development program.
Mohawk Named to Forbes' List of America's Best Large Employers
Calhoun, GA, May 18, 2017—For the second consecutive year, Mohawk Industries has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers.
Balta, Owner of Bentley, Listing on Brussels Stock Exchange
London, UK, May 18, 2017—Belgian carpet maker Balta is planning to list on the Brussels stock exchange in the near future to raise about 138 million euros ($153.1 million) to reduce its debt, according to Reuters.
Lowe's Enters Agreement to Buy Maintenance Supply Headquarters
Mooresville, NC, May 18, 2017—Lowe's Companies announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maintenance Supply Headquarters, a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operations products to the multifamily housing industry, for a total transaction value of $512 million.