Job Openings at 6.1 Million in August
Washington, DC, October 11, 2017—The number of job openings was little changed at 6.1 million on the last business day of August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Loloi Again Named Finalist for ARTS Award
Dallas, TX, October 11, 2017—Loloi has again been named a finalist for the prestigious ARTS Award in the Best Area Rugs Manufacturer category. Previously, Loloi has been selected as a winner four times in this category, and six times overall.
SelecTech Joins Commercial One
Avon, MA and Roswell, GA, October 11, 2017—SelecTech recently joined Commercial One as an approved vendor for the organization.
Tarkett's Frank Wiseman Nominated for Service Provider Award
Solon, OH, October 11, 2017-- Frank Wiseman, global account executive for Tarkett, has been nominated for the Service Provider of the Year Award for North and South Carolina by CoreNet Global.
Mohawk Supports All Seven Komen 3-Day Events
Calhoun, GA, October 11, 2017--Mohawk is once again partnering with Susan G. Komen by sponsoring all seven of the organization’s 3-Day events, providing 8,000 pieces of durable, eco-friendly SmartCushion to comfort walkers and crew members.
CFL Making $25M Addition to Plant, Increasing Rigid Core Capability
Jia Xing, China, October 10, 2017—Creative Flooring Solutions (CFL) is investing $25 million in a rigid core expansion at its Shanghai plant.
NWFA University Earns 2017 Learnies Award
St. Louis, MO, October 10, 2017--The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) won a 2017 Learnies award in the Biggest Success Story category for the establishment of NWFA University.
Foreclosure Rate Fell to 4.6% in July
Irvine, CA, October 10, 2017—CoreLogic released its monthly Loan Performance Insights Report which shows that, nationally, 4.6% of mortgages were in some stage of delinquency (30 days or more past due including those in foreclosure) in July 2017.
Install Expands Presence in Southern States
Glassboro, NJ, October 10, 2017—While Southern expansion has been a key initiative for Install since 2016, with its growth and success to date, Install has set a goal of establishing at least six new Southern Install contractors in 2018.
NWFA Opens Wood Floor of the Year Contest for Submissions
St. Louis, MO, October 9, 2017—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) recently opened the application process for the 28th annual Wood Floor of the Year contest.