Bona Announces 2017 Training Schedule
Aurora, Co, December 7, 2016—Bona US has released its 2017 training schedule for the Bona Sand and Finish Training School.
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Red Dot Award Submission Period Underway, Ends January 20
Essen, DE, December 7, 2016—The regular registration phase for the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2017 is currently under way.
Mohawk Unveils New Waterproof, Rigid-Construction LVT Product
Calhoun, GA, December 7, 2016—Mohawk has unveiled SolidTech LVT, which it calls a new generation of LVT.
Gerflor Renews Contract with The International Volleyball Federation
Chicago, IL, December 7, 2016—Gerflor USA announced that its France-based parent company, Gerflor, recently renewed its contract with The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), extending the organizations’ partnership for 2017-2020.
Horizon Forest Products Opens Eleventh Location
Houston, Texas, December 7, 2016—Horizon Forest Products officially opened its eleventh branch on December 1 in Houston, Texas (8017 Pinemont Drive, Ste. 200).
Forbo Launches Marine Collection
Baar, Switzerland, December 7, 2016—Forbo Flooring has launched a new carpet tile collection for the marine industry called Westbond FR, according to Cruise & Ferry.
Shaw Completes Acquisition of US Floors
Dalton, GA, December 5, 2016—Shaw Industries announced that it has completed the purchase of US Floors.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 2.7% in October
Washington, DC, December 6, 2016—New orders for manufactured goods in October, up four consecutive months, increased $12.5 billion or 2.7% to $469.4 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau has reported.
Productivity Rose 3.1% in Quarter Three
Washington, DC, December 6, 2016—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased at a 3.1% annual Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased at a 3.1% annual rate during the third quarter of 2016, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Home Prices Rose by 6.7% YOY in October, CoreLogic
Irvine, CA, December 06, 2016—Home prices nationwide increased year over year by 6.7% in October 2016 compared with October 2015 and increased month over month by 1.1% in October 2016 compared with September 2016, according to the CoreLogic Home Price Ind