Shaw Floors' Website Named 2015 Kentico Manufacturing Site of the Year
Dalton, GA, March 22, 2016—Shaw Floors’ consumer facing website, ShawFloors.com, has been named the 2015 Kentico Site of the Year in the industry and manufacturing category.
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Mohawk Issues Two HPDs Under HPD Open Standard Version 2.0
Calhoun, GA, March 22, 2016—Mohawk Group has issued two publicly disclosed Health Product Declarations under the new HPD Open Standard Version 2.0. for EcoFlex NXT modular commercial floor covering and EcoFlex NXT Air tufted modular cushion tiles.
Shaw Supports FIRST Robotics Competition and FIRST Tech Challenge
Dalton, GA, March 22, 2016—Shaw Industries Group, Inc. has extended its extensive educational partnership program to include mentoring and sponsorship of FIRST Robotics Competition and FIRST Tech Challenge events and/or teams in Georgia.
CCA Global Promotes Cathey Gundlach to VP of Merchandising
Manchester, NH, March 22, 2016—CCA Global Partners is proud to announce the promotion of Cathey Gundlach to vice president of merchandising for the Flooring America/Flooring Canada, International Design Guild and The Floor Trader groups.
Feb. Existing-Home Sales Fell from Jan. Rates, but Remained Up YOY
Washington, DC, March 21, 2016—After increasing to the highest annual rate in six months, existing-home sales tumbled in February amidst unshakably low supply levels and steadfast price growth in several sections of the country, according to NAR.
MFG Chemical's Gavin Inducted into Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame
Dalton, GA, March 21, 2016—Charles E Gavin, III, chairman and CEO of MFG Chemical, was inducted into the State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame on February 19. Gavin was honored along with four others during a black-tie gala in Mobile, Alabama.
Earthwerks Launches Room Visualizer Tool
Houston, TX, March 21, 2016—Earthwerks has launched its new room visualizer tool online at www.earthwerks.com, which allows customers to see all EarthWerks LVT/P products in 16 various room scene scenarios.
Florida Tile To Celebrate 10th Year with Panariagroup at Coverings
Lexington, KY, March 21, 2016—Celebrating the tenth anniversary of Florida Tile’s purchase by the Italian Panariagroup will be one of the highlights of the company’s participation at this year’s Coverings 2016.
Leading Indicators Inched Up in February, Following Two Down Months
New York, NY, March 18, 2016—The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the U.S. increased 0.1% in February to 123.2, following a 0.2% decline in January, and a 0.3% decline in December.
Construction Employment Up In 243 Of 358 Metro Areas YOY in January
Arlington, VA, March 18, 2016—Construction employment increased in 243 out of 358 metro areas, was unchanged in 43 and declined in 72 between January 2015 and January 2016, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.