Armstrong Launches LVT Quick Ship Program
Lancaster, PA, June 23, 2020—Armstrong Flooring is pleased to announce the launch of a Quick Ship program featuring 50 LVT options, all manufactured in the U.S. Orders
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Jack Frost, Chairman of Tuftco, Has Died
Chattanooga, TN, June 22, 2020-Jack Frost, 90, chairman of Tuftco, died June 19, 2020.
Concord Hardwood Plant Completed, Production Starting Early
Concord, CA, June 22, 2020-The Concord Flooring Manufacturing plant is John Lee’s fifth factory to be built in California, and, despite the many challenges it has faced, it is now set to start production early.
Existing-Home Sales Down 9.7% in May
Washington, DC, June 22, 2020-Total existing-home sales slumped 9.7% from April to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million in May, according to the National Association of Realtors. Overall, sales fell year-over-year, down 26.6% from a year ago (5.33 million in May 2019).
NKBA Study Reveals Current Factors Influencing Kitchen & Bath Design
Hackettstown, NJ, June 22, 2020—As part of its ongoing commitment to provide leading insights into the kitchen and bath industry, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released benchmark research on the impact people’s behavior, life stage and habits have on kitchen and bath design.
Invista Breaks Ground on Shanghai ADN Plant
Kennesaw, GA, June 19, 2020—Invista Nylon Chemicals (China) Co. held a groundbreaking ceremony in Shanghai on June 16, to officially mark the start of construction on its 400,000- ton/year adiponitrile (ADN) plant at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park (SCIP).
NAR Identifies Best Markets for Millennial Homebuying in Pandemic
Washington, DC, June 19, 2020—The National Association of Realtors identified ten markets with favorable conditions for millennial homebuyers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Greenbuild & HMTX Offering Webinar on Healthy Indoor Spaces
London, UK, June 19, 2020—On June 30 at 1:00 EST, Greenbuild will partner with HMTX in offering a complementary webinar titled "The Role of Flooring in Healthy Indoor Spaces.
ASID Names Gary Wheeler as Interim CEO
Washington, DC, June 19, 2020—The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has named designer Gary Wheeler, FASID, FIIDA as its interim chief executive officer.
AIA Releases COVID Plan for Re-Opening Schools
Washington, DC, June 18, 2020—In an effort to support the health, safety and wellbeing of students, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is releasing 3D design models and strategies that can assist education officials with reopening schools during the pandemic.