NALFA Reports on Spring Meeting
Washington, DC, March 30, 2020—The North American Laminate Flooring Association met last week for its annual spring meeting.
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Stark Acquires J&S Designer Flooring
New York, NY, March 29, 2021—National luxury carpet and rug company, Stark announced its largest acquisition to-date; that of New Jersey-based floorcovering company, J&S Designer Flooring, one of the largest single store carpet retailers in America.
Küberit USA Joins Starnet as Preferred Vendor Partner
Columbus, OH, March 29, 2021—Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership has welcomed Küberit USA as a preferred vendor partner, making Küberit’s profiles available to Starnet’s network of more than 180 independent, full-service commercial flooring contractors.
February Construction Employment Trails Pre-Pandemic Levels
Washington, DC, March 29, 2021—Construction employment in February remained below pre-pandemic levels in all but six states, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data, while soaring materials costs and supply-chain problems threaten future employment.
I4F, Unilin and Välinge Expand Access for Licensees of Three Companies
Chattanooga, TN, March 29, 2021—I4F, Unilin and Välinge have secured additional worldwide protection for its licensees on numerous patents from Windmöller, Shaw Industries and Classen.
U.S. Won't "Yank" Tariffs on Chinese Imports, Says New Trade Rep
Washington, DC, March 29, 2021—The U.S. isn’t ready to lift tariffs on Chinese imports in the near future, , according to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, but might be open to trade negotiations with Beijing, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Sika Has Acquired DriTac
Baar, Switzerland, March 26, 2021—Sika AG has acquired the flooring-adhesives business of U.S.-based DriTac, reports MarketWatch.
Consumer Sentiment Up 10.5% to 84.9 in March
Ann Arbor, MI, March 26, 2021—Consumer sentiment increase 10.5% to 84.9 in March, according to the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Personal Income Down 7.1%, Spending Down 1.0% in February
Washington, DC, March 26, 2021—Personal income decreased $1,516.6 billion (7.1%) in February, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Unilin Click Patent Upheld by Chinese Patent Office
Wielsbeke, Belgium, March 26, 2021—In a 13-page decision, issued on March 24 by the Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration, Unilin’s CN 101023230 patent was declared to remain valid.