James Hardie Expands Manufacturing Operation in Washington
Tacoma, WA, February 26, 2020—James Hardie Industries recently celebrated the company’s expanded manufacturing operation near Tacoma, Washington.
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Lumber Liquidators Net Sales Rose 1.8% in Q4
Roanoke, VA, February 25, 2020-Lumber Liquidators reported net sales for Q4 2019 increased 1.8% as compared to Q4 2018.
Home Depot Q4 Sales Down 2.7% YOY, Earnings Up 5.8%
Atlanta, GA, February 25, 2020--The Home Depot reported net sales for Q4 2019 decreased 2.7%, compared to Q4 2018; net earnings for Q4 2019 rose 5.8% YOY.
Home Prices Rose 3.8% YOY in December, Says Case-Shiller
New York, NY, February 25, 2020—Home prices made a 3.8% annual gain in December, up from 3.5% in the previous month, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions.
Mannington Names Recipients of New Buffy Campbell Award
Salem, NJ, February 25, 2020-Mannington presented its inaugural Buffy Campbell Heart of Mannington Award to two recipients: Sandy Tyson, sales operations manager and 40 year veteran of the company, and Jackie Zemaitis, customer service representative.
Training's 2020 Top 125 Ranking Released
Calhoun, GA, February 25, 2020-Training magazine has released the rankings of its 2020 Top 125 list, and the included flooring companies appeared in the following order: Mohawk, Emser, Shaw, Tarkett.
Tred-Mor Now Available Through Leggett & Platt Flooring Products
Carthage, MO, February 25, 2020—Leggett & Platt Flooring Products has announced its Tred-Mor premium commercial carpet cushion and acoustic systems are available to ship with its line of rebond, fiber, Duraplush and Rubber XD cushions.
Mark Parets Named Director of Sales for W.J. Grosvenor & Co.
North Billerica, MA, February 25, 2020-;W.J. Grosvenor & Co., Inc has named Mark Parets as director of sales.
Buffett Discusses Coronavirus Effects to Business on Squawk Box
New York, NY, February 24, 2020-Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway, owner of Shaw Industries, was on CNBC’s Squawk Box this morning and spent some of his time there talking about the effects of the coronavirus on business.
Workers Vote to Strike at AHF's WV Hardwood Plant; AHF Responds
Elkins, WV, February 24, 2020-On February 23, workers at AHF’s Beverly, West Virginia plant voted to reject the company’s proposed contract renewal terms and strike, according to The Inter-Mountain.