Surfaces 2011 Nearly Sold Out
Dallas, TX, Nov. 19, 2010 -- With two months left, organizers of Surfaces 2011 say the show is almost 98% sold out and on pace to be larger this year's event.
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Philly Manufacturers Report Surprising Strength
Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 19, 2010 -- Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region rose to its highest level in nearly a year during November, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said.
Asia Cork Gets U.S. Distribution Partner
Xian, China, Nov. 19, 2010 -- Asia Cork said it has signed a strategic agreement with Ferma Wood Flooring in the North American market.
Tile of Spain Again Sponsoring Tour Contest
Valencia, Spain, Nov. 19, 2010 -- Tile of Spain is again sponsoring its Reign in Spain A&D Tour program to select four architects and interior designers to participate in a free, week-long architectural junket.
Technology Can Find Lacey Act Violations
Washington, DC, Nov. 19, 2010 -- The amended U.S. Lacey Act has already impacted the wood industry, from the investigation of Gibson Guitars to a recently-reported seizure of Peruvian hardwood.
Valinge's Own 2011 Expo To Show Technologies
Viken, Sweden, Nov. 19, 2010 -- Välinge is forming Välinge Expo for next May in Viken and won't display at Domotex and Surfaces next year.
Over Half Still Leaving Fed Foreclosure Program
Washington, DC, Nov. 19, 2010 -- More than half of the 1.4 million homeowners who enrolled in the federal flagship foreclosure-prevention program have fallen out.
Lauzon Expands Galleher Distribution Agreement
Papineauville, Quebec, Nov. 19, 2010 -- Canadian hardwoodd firm Lauzon said it has expanded its distributor partnership with Galleher by adding Floor Service Supply Co., a Galleher division based in San Jose.
Mondo Product Wins Healthcare Award
Conshohocken, PA, Nov. 19, 2010 -- The Center for Health Design and Contract magazine have named Mondo Idea resilient rubber flooring a winner of the 2010 Nightingale Award.
UK Firm Headlam Sees Flat Sales
London, England, Nov. 19, 2010 -- Floorcovering group Headlam reports essentially flat sales in its UK markets with revenue increasing 0.7% in the 10 months compared with the same period last year.