Commercial Firm H.J. Martin Wins Dal-Tile Award
Green Bay, WI, April 7, 2014 -- An increase in product sales by over 50% from the prior year has earned commercial contractor H.J. Martin the 2013 Dal-Tile ‘Platinum Award’ for the Midwest Region.
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Economy Adds 192,000 Jobs in March
Washington, DC, April 4, 2014 -- U.S. employers added 192,000 jobs in March, according to the Labor Department.
J+J Flooring Partners With Health Design Center
Dalton, GA, April 4, 2014 -- J+J Flooring Group said it has become the exclusive industry partner for The Center for Health Design’s Research Coalition.
Starnet Closing in on Carpet Recycling Goal
Darien, CT, April 4, 2014 -- Starnet said its commercial carpet reclamation program said that as of the end of March its members had recycled more than 44.6 million pounds of carpet.
Mannington Producing Click LVT Domestically
Calhoun, GA, April 4, 2014 -- Mannington Commercial said it has become the only manufacturer to produce click installation system commercial LVT in the U.S.
Builder Beazer Says Sales, Orders Fall
Atlanta, GA, April 4, 2014 -- Beazer Homes said severe weather contributed to a decline in completed home sales and new orders in the first quarter.
Greenbuild Set for Los Angeles in 2016
Washington, DC, April 4, 2014 -- The Greenbuild trade show will move from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2016.
Planned Job Cuts Plunge in March
Chicago, IL, April 3, 2014 -- Planned job cuts fell to 34,399 in March, which was down 30% from a year ago and 18% from the previous month, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Finkell Forming New Hardwood Company
Only, TN, April 3, 2014 -- Don Finkell, former head of hardwood maker Anderson, is getting back into business with a wood flooring startup called OEM Wood Floors.
J+J Flooring Names Metzger Director of Design
Dalton, GA, April 3, 2014 -- J+J Flooring Group has named industry veteran Daniel Metzger as director of design.