Shaw's Charles Chapman Named to 2017 Energy Manager Today 50
Dalton, GA, March 24, 2017 – Charles Chapman, director of energy and reliability engineering at Shaw Industries, has been named to the 2017 Energy Manager Today 50.
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Amorim to Ramp Up Production of Hydrocork in Early 2018
Mozelos, Portugal, March 24, 2017—Amorim will employ new technology in early 2018 that will enable the company to increase its industrial production capacity for flooring solutions by four million square meters.
Sal DeRosa Named CEO of W.J. Grosvenor Flooring Distribution
North Billerica, MA, March 24, 2017—Sal DeRosa was been named chief executive officer of W.J. Grosvenor Flooring Distribution, effective January 1, 2017.
EPA Formaldehyde Regulation Delayed
Washington, DC, March 24, 2017—The effective date of the EPA formaldehyde regulation, originally March 21, has been delayed until May 22, according to the Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association.
Suncrest Supply Acquires Wood Manufacturing Facility
Palm Beach, FL, March 24, 2017—Florida-based Suncrest Supply has acquired a hand-crafted wood manufacturing facility based in South Carolina to produce custom wood walls, flooring, ceilings and furniture.
WFCA Announces University Training & Destination Camp Dates
Dalton, GA, March 24, 2017—The WFCA has released its 2017 University Training and Destination Camp Dates.
New Home Sales Rose 6.1% in February
Washington, DC, March 23, 2017— Sales of new single-family houses in February 2017 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 592,000, 6.1% above the revised January 2017 estimate of 558,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Architecture Billings Returned to Growth in February
Washington, DC, March 22, 2017—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the February Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score was 50.7, up from a score of 49.5 in the previous month. This score reflects a minor increase in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).
FHFA Home Price Index Flat in January
Washington, DC, March 22, 2017—U.S. house prices remained flat in January according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (HPI).
Gerflor Reports Marked Increase in LVT Shipments
Chicago, IL, March 23, 2017—Gerflor recorded a 500% increase in luxury vinyl tile (LVT) shipments from its Chicago-based U.S. warehouse between June 2015 and December 2016.