Details of Coverings Connected Announced
Arlington, VA, April 3, 2020––Coverings has announced that Coverings Connected, a multi-session online event, will take place April 20 to 23, via coverings.com.
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Employment Fell by 701K in March Due to Effects of Coronavirus
Washington, DC, April 3, 2020-Total nonfarm payroll employment fell by 701,000 in March, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
NAHB Study Looks at Potential Housing Market Post-COVID
Washington, DC, April 3, 2020—A new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows that housing stands poised to lead the economic rebound once social distancing and other virus mitigation efforts show success in containing the coronavirus pandemic.
Mohawk Home Facility Sewing Medical Gowns for Healthcare Workers
Calhoun, GA, April 3, 2020—Mohawk Industries and Fabric Sources International (FSI) are combining resources to create medical gear for Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Georgia and Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Armstrong to Suspend Production in U.S. Plant for Two Weeks
Lancaster, PA, April 2, 2020-Armstrong Flooring will suspend production for two weeks in its U.S. plants, beginning April 5.
Tarkett Streamlines Sales Support for FEMA & Emergency Response
Solon, OH, April 3, 2020 -Tarkett has mobilized to streamline the process for FEMA contractors and other emergency response organizations to procure essential flooring products for use in healthcare and government facilities.
Mullican Offering Free Online Product Samples for Consumers
Johnson City, TN, April 2, 2020-Mullican Hardwood Flooring is waiving the charge for consumer samples ordered online to provide relief to customers that can’t get to a showroom during the economic impact of the coronavirus.
Armstrong Offers Free Samples for Consumers
Lancaster, PA, April 3, 2020—Armstrong Flooring is launching a program to ship free flooring samples directly to consumers, as well as new enhancements to its online Design-a-Room tool.
Ardex Offering Free Webinar Series
Aliquippa, PA, April 3, 2020—Ardex is offering a free webinar series of AIA/CEU webinars in April. This free webinar series, though designed for architects, are also available to the general public.
Schönox Launches Social Distance Learning Program
Florence, AL, April 3, 2020—Schönox HPS North America kicked off its Schönox Social Distance Learning program this week making a diverse set of training opportunities available.