FCICA Partners with Sz15 Logistics
West Bloomfield, MI, November 10, 2015—FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, has entered into an agreement with Sz15 Logistics to be a preferred provider for freight transportation management services.
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Shannon Specialty Floors Extends Relationship with Design Materials
Milwaukee, WI, November 10, 2015—Shannon Specialty Floors, Inc. has announced that it has extended the representation of its products with independent agency, Design Materials of Pasadena, California.
D.R. Horton Reports Q4 Increase of 35% Year over Year
Fort Worth, TX, November 10, 2015—D.R. Horton has reported that pre-tax income for its fourth fiscal quarter increased 35% to $338.8 million, compared to $250.8 million in the same quarter of fiscal 2014.
Builder Confidence in Senior Housing Rose in Third Quarter
Washington, DC, November 9, 2015—Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market remains strong in the third quarter of 2015 with a reading of 60, up three points from the previous quarter, according to the NAHB 55+ Housing Market Index.
Construction Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.2%
Arlington, VA, November 9, 2015—Construction firms added 31,000 workers in October as the industry's unemployment rate declined to 6.2% amid robust demand for construction, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Unemployment Rate at 5.0% in October
Washington, DC, November 6, 2015—Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 271,000 in October, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 5.0%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
Caan to Continue Relationship with Techmer as Design & Innovation Lead
Clinton, TN, November 9, 2015—Techmer PM has named Shashi Caan design and innovation lead. Caan will remain independent of the organization, providing a design service that will focus on the growing role of design in materials development.
Shannon Specialty Floors Wins Purchasing Contract with Premier, Inc.
Milwaukee, WI, November 9, 2015—Shannon Specialty Floors, Inc. was recently awarded a national group purchasing contract in the Architectural: Flooring Products and Services category with Premier, Inc.
Beaulieu of America Founder Roger De Clerck Dies at 91
Dalton, GA, November 5, 2015--Roger De Clerck, founder of Beaulieu of America, died at 91 on October 23.
Mohawk Up Substantially YOY in Third Quarter
Calhoun, GA, November 6, 2015—Mohawk has announced 2015 third quarter net earnings of $215 million, or diluted earnings per share of $2.89, compared to 2014 third quarter net earnings of $151 million, or diluted earnings per share of $2.06.