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.
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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.
'Green Sheep' To Be Launched at Surfaces
London, England, Jan. 3, 2014 -- A new brand for wool called the Green Sheep will be launched at the International Surface Event 2014, according to the British Wool Marketing Board.
Manufacturing Continues Expanding in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 2, 2014 -- Manufacturing expanded at a slightly slower pace in December compared to the prior month, according to the Institute for Supply Management index.
Construction Spending Near Five-Year High
Washington, DC, Jan. 2, 2014 -- U.S. construction spending in November was near a five-year high, according to the Commerce Department.