Tandus Flooring Wins Starnet Awards
Dalton, GA, June 5, 2012 -- Tandus Flooring was named a Starnet Preferred Vendor on three award-winning projects at this year’s Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Design Awards.
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CRI Moving to New Offices
Dalton, GA, June 5, 2012 -- After 40 years in its Dalton, Georgia headquarters building, the Carpet and Rug Institute is making final preparations for its move into new offices in Dalton.
Kraus Workers Ratify New Contracts
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, June 5, 2012 -- Union workers at the Kraus Group voted in favour of new contracts.
Kronotex Names Kelley CEO
Barnwell, SC, June 4, 2012 – Kronotex USA said that president and CEO Norm Voss plans to retire and George R. Kelley will take his place beginning July 1.
Armstrong Raising Laminate Prices
Lancaster, PA, June 4, 2012 -- Armstrong Flooring said it will raise prices in the U.S. and Canada 5% on laminate products and 6% on select installation tools and materials, effective with shipments on July 23.
Card-Monroe's ColorPoint Wins Patents
Chattanooga, TN, June 4, 2012 -- Card-Monroe Corp. said that it has received U.S. as well as European and Turkish patents for its ColorPoint tufting machine.
Oil Prices Hit Eight-Month Lows
New York, NY, June 4, 2012 -- Oil prices hit eight-month lows below $82 a barrel Monday after Friday's lackluster jobs report.
Metroflor Signs Distributor Apollo
Norwalk, CT, June 4, 2012 -- Luxury vinyl tile maker Metroflor said it has signed a distribution agreement with Apollo Distributing Co.
Factory Orders Decline in April
Washington, DC, June 4, 2012 -- Orders for manufactured goods unexpectedly fell in April for a second month, according to the Commerce Department.
Liquid Elements Wins Design Award
Las Vegas, NV, June 4, 2012 -- Liquid Elements was honored with the 2012 Award of Excellence in the category of Hard Surface Flooring at the HD Design Expo.