NWFA Founding President Hendricks Dies
St. Louis, MO, Feb. 22 2011 -- National Wood Flooring Association founding president Virgil Hendricks died Feb. 19 at the age of 93.
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StonePeak Signs Eastern Distributor
Chicago, IL, February 22, 2011--East Coast Tile Group has signed an exclusive distribution arrangement with StonePeak Ceramics in the Eastern U.S.
Mapei Quebec Plant Gets ISO 14001 Certification
Deerfield Beach, FL, Feb. 22, 2011 -- Mapei's Laval, Quebec, plant – the first of 18 company facilities established in the Americas – gained ISO 14001 certification for its Environmental Management System.
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.
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.