Bona Opens Training Center Near Seattle
Aurora, CO, Jan. 15, 2014 -- Hardwood floor care firm Bona US has opened a new Bona Regional Training Center in Kent, Washington near Seattle.
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European Laminate Makers See Sales Uptick
Bielefeld, Germany, Jan. 15, 2014 -- In 2013, the European Producers of Laminate Flooring association's 21 member companies sold 463 million square meters of European-produced laminate world wide.
Producer Prices Up but Inflation Still Tame
Washington, DC, Jan. 15, 2014 -- U.S. producer prices rose the most in six months in December but overall inflation pressures remained muted.
NWFA Hires Two Executives
St. Louis, MO, Jan. 15, 2014 -- The National Wood Flooring Association has named John Forbes manufacturer services director, and Adam Williams has been hired as marketing manager.
Small Business Optimism Rises
Washington, DC, Jan. 15, 2014 -- The National Federation of Independent Business small-business optimism index rose 1.4 points to 93.9 in December.
IVC Selects Dalton As Location For LVT Plant
Dalton, GA, Jan. 14, 2014 -- IVC US said it will build its new luxury vinyl plank and tile plant in Dalton at its current site there.
Retail Sales Rise in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 14, 2014 -- Retail sales rose 0.2% in December, according to a report from the Census Bureau.
Domotex Hannover Attracts 45,000 Visitors
Hannover, Germany, Jan. 14, 2014 -- Domotex Hannover 2014 attracted a total of approximately 45,000 visitors from more than 80 nations, organizers said.
Beaulieu Executives Get New Assignments
Dalton, GA, Jan. 14, 2014 -- Two Beaulieu of America sales executives have new jobs at the company.
WFCA Consumer PR Effort Wins Award
Anaheim, CA, Jan. 14, 2014 -- The World Floor Covering Association said it has been awarded the Golden Thinker Award from North American Precis Syndicate for the success of its consumer public relations program.