Shaw Rolls Out Marketing Tools at Markets
Dalton, GA, Jan. 7, 2014 -- Shaw Floors is introducing new product displays and a year of promotional opportunities for retailers at its Winter Markets.
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Shaw Exiting Area Rugs, Plant Will Make LVT
Dalton, GA, Jan. 6, 2014 -- Shaw Industries said it is exiting the area rug business and will spend $100 million to convert the current Ringgold, Georgia rug facility into a new luxury vinyl tile (LVT) manufacturing facility.
Factory Orders Highest Since 1992
Washington, DC, Jan. 6, 2013 -- Factory orders in November rose 1.8%, up from a revised decline of 0.5% in October, according to the Commerce Department.
Mohawk Names Its Retailers of the Year
Calhoun, GA, Jan. 6, 2014 -- Mohawk has named the winners of the company’s National Retailer of the Year awards for both the ColorCenter and Floorscapes aligned retailer programs.
CFI, WFCA To Hold Certification Training
Kansas City, MO, Jan. 6, 2014 -- The Certified Floorcovering Installers in conjunction with the World Floor Covering Association, will hold certification training in all flooring categories Jan. 14-17 in Chicago.
Beaulieu Moves Toward Landfill-Free Status
Dalton, GA, Jan. 6, 2014 -- In its ongoing effort to reach a “landfill-free” status by the end of 2015, Beaulieu America said it has achieved a 30% waste reduction across all 22 of its facilities after six months.
Florida Tile Underwriting 'Built to Last' Program
Lexington, KY, Jan. 6, 2013 -- Florida Tile is underwriting the Public Broadcasting System TV series “Built To Last.”
Growth in Services Sector Slows in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 6, 2013 -- Growth in the services sector of the economy slowed in December, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Tarkett Completes IPO, Shares Trading in Europe
Paris, France, Jan. 3, 2014 -- Tarkett completed its initial public stock offering and shares debuted Nov. 22 at a price of 29 euros per share.
Intertech Names VP of Operations in Dallas
Austin, TX, Jan. 3, 2014 -- Intertech Commercial Flooring has named James Tyrone as vice president of operations in the Dallas/Fort Worth division.