Hardwood Federation Reports on 2016 Fly-In Event in D.C.
Washington, DC, September 30, 2016—The Hardwood Federation Fly-In is the Hardwood Federation’s most important annual event.
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Invista Announces Winners of Stainmaster Sales Competition
Kennesaw, GA, September 30, 2016—Invista has announced Hiller’s Flooring America, Giant Don’s Flooring America, and Jimmie Lyles Flooring Gallery as the Stainmaster Flooring Center retailer winners in its Stainmaster Carpet Road to Success Sales Competiti
J+J & APPA Partnering for Facilities Drive-In Workshop
Dalton, GA, September 30, 2016—J+J Flooring Group is partnering with APPA to present a Facilities Drive-In Workshop, October 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the campus of Roosevelt University in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Pile of Rags Left by Hardwood Floor Refinishers Ignites Fire
New York, NY, September 30, 2016—A pile of rags left by workers from A&J Wood Floors caught fire in April, causing tens of thousands of dollars of damage to several New York luxury apartments, including those owned by Amy Irving and Hank Azaria, according
Karndean Cuts Ribbon on Expanded U.S. Headquarters
Export, PA, September 29, 2016—Karndean Designflooring held the grand opening for its recently expanded U.S. headquarters on September 27 in the Pittsburgh suburb of Export, Pennsylvania.
Pending Home Sales Declined 2.4% in August
Washington, DC, September 29, 2016—The Pending Home Sales Index declined 2.4% to 108.5 in August from a downwardly revised 111.2 in July and is now slightly lower (0.2%) than August 2015 (108.7), according to the National Association of Realtors.
Q2 GDP Revised Upward to 1.4% in Third Estimate
Washington, DC, September 29, 2016—Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 1.4% in the second quarter of 2016, according to the "third" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Nemo to be Exclusive North American Distributor for Bisazza
New York, NY, September 29, 2016—Nemo Tile, a family owned, New York-based provider of high-performing surfacing materials, is excited to announce a new partnership with Bisazza, maker of high-end Italian mosaic tiles.
Uzin Adds Shamrock as Distribution Partner for Alberta, Canada
Aurora, CO, September 29, 2016--Ufloor Systems recently announced the addition of Shamrock Flooring Accessories as its Uzin distributor for the province of Alberta.
Keene Building Products Acquires The Continental Products Co.
Cleveland, OH, September 29, 2016—Keene Building Products and Dependable has announced an addition to the portfolio of companies owned by Keene Family Holdings: The Continental Products Company.