Flooring America/Canada Honor Members
Manchester, NH, Feb. 22, 2011 -- Flooring America and Flooring Canada recognized members, staff and suppliers for their achievements in 2010 during an awards ceremony at their recent winter convention in Dallas.
Today's Flooring News
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Valinge Could Get New Ownership
Viken, Sweden, Feb. 21, 2011 -- Valinge said that several new industrial and financial firms are interested in becoming significant investors in Valinge Innovation.
Invista Integrates Stainmaster, Antron into Unit
Kennesaw, GA, Feb. 21, 2011 -- Invista said its Performance Surfaces & Materials business will integrate its residential Stainmaster brand and commercial Antron brand business segments into a new “Surfaces” organization.
BASF Announces Another Price Increase
Florham Park, NJ, Feb. 21, 2011 -- BASF said it will increase the price for Polyamide 6 polymer by $0.12 per pound, effective March 1.
Quick-Step Signs Distributor Cronin
Dallas, TX, Feb. 21, 2011 –- Laminate maker Quick-Step has signed a distribution agreement with The Cronin Company.
RadiciGroup Acquires German Staple Firm
Gandino, Italy, Feb. 21, 2011 -- RadiciGroup said it has acquired the German company dorix GmbH, a producer of PA6 and PP staple products.
Homerwood Expands Northwest Distribution
Titusville, PA, Feb. 21, 2011 -- Armstrong subsidiary HomerWood Premium Hardwood Flooring said it has expanded its relationship with Cascade Pacific Flooring Distributors Inc.
Housing Affordability Highest in 20 Years
Washington, DC, Feb. 18, 2011 -- Nationwide housing affordability during the fourth quarter rose to its highest level in the 20 years since it has been measured, according to National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index.
Shaw Names Vice President of Sustainability
Dalton, GA, Feb. 18, 2011 -- Shaw Industries has named Paul Murray vice president of sustainability and environmental affairs.
Union Rejects Armstrong Contract Proposal
Beverly, WVA, Feb. 18, 2011 -- Teamsters Local 175 said it overwhelmingly rejected a contract proposal today by Armstrong Hardwood Flooring Co.