Leon Zanger, Co-Founder of Walker Zanger, Has Died
Los Angeles, CA, January 12, 2021—Leon Zanger, co-founder of Walker Zanger, 93, died from complications of Covid-19.
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NFIB Optimism Index Declined to 95.9 in December
Washington, DC, January 12, 2021—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 5.5 points in December to 95.9, falling below the average Index value since 1973 of 98.
Job Openings Steady at 6.5 Million in November
Washington, DC, January 12, 2012—The number of job openings was little changed at 6.5 million on the last business day of November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Southwestern Carpets Rebrands as Southwestern Interiors, Adds Distribution Center
Dallas, TX, January 11, 2021-S?outhwestern Carpets, a flooring product, design and installation company, is now Southwestern Interiors.
Bill Duffy Assumes Ownership of Duffy & Lee
Fort Lauderdale, FL, January 11, 2021-William “Bill” Duffy Jr. assumed ownership of the Duffy & Lee Company, a commercial contracting firm serving south and central Florida, effective January 1.
Contractors Pessimistic About Construction Outlook for 2021
Washington, DC, January 11, 2021—Contractors are generally pessimistic about the outlook for nonresidential and multifamily construction in 2021, according to findings from the 2021 Associated General Contractors (AGC)-Sage Construction Hiring and Business Outlook Survey.
I4F Launching New Cluster Dome at Bau 2021 Online
Hamont, Belgium, January 11, 2021— I4F is using Bau 2021 Online as the platform to launch its new virtual showcase, entitled the I4F Cluster Dome.
AHF Products Acquires Parterre as Entry into Commercial LVT Sector
Mountville, PA, January 8, 2021 – AHF Products today announced its acquisition of certain assets of Parterre Flooring Systems, a leader in the commercial luxury vinyl tile segment of the flooring industry.
Emerging Professionals Award Entry Period Closes Today
Chattanooga, TN, January 8, 2021-Today is the last day to submit to the 2021 Emerging Professionals award.
NAFCD Names 2021 Board of Directors
Chicago, IL, January 8, 2021—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) is pleased to announce the organization's Board of Directors for 2021.