Barry Pidgeon of StarFloors Has Died
Dallas, Texas, August 28, 2019—Barry Pidgeon of StarFloors died August 24 at the age of 84.
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Global Flooring Alliance Celebrates 30th Anniversary in Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland, August 28, 2019—This summer the Global Flooring Alliance (GFA) commenced celebration of its 30-year anniversary during the summer meeting in Iceland.
Meridian Adhesives Buys Epoxies, Etc., 6th Acquisition Since 2018
Dalton, GA, August 27, 2019-Meridian Adhesives Group has acquired Epoxies, Etc.
Home Prices Rose 3.1% YOY in June, Says Case-Shiller
New York, NY, August 27, 2019-Home prices made a 3.1% annual gain in June, down from 3.3% 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.
Karndean Named A Pittsburgh Top Workplace for Eighth Year
Export, PA, August 27, 2019—The U.S. corporate headquarters of Karndean Designflooring has been named one of Pittsburgh’s Top 100 Workplaces for the eighth consecutive year by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
IIDA Releases What Clients Want Volume 4
Chicago, IL, August 27, 2019—IIDA announces the release of the newest edition of What Clients Want, a series of books dedicated to essential conversations about the value of design and the relationships between designer and client.
Durable Goods Orders Rose 2.1% in July
Washington, DC, August 26, 2019-New orders for manufactured durable goods in July increased $5.0 billion or 2.1% to $250.4 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Dana Hicks Named Show Director for Surfaces Expo (TISE)
London, England, August 26, 2019-Dana Hicks has been named show director for The International Surfaces Event (TISE).
UBC, Flooring Installer Union, Announces Leadership Changes
Washington DC, August 26, 2019-The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC)--along with its associated floorcovering installation arm, Install--have announced several retirements and promotions within its executive leadership team.
IFCII, Flooring Inspectors, to Offer Once-Yearly Advanced Course
Norcross, GA, August 26, 2019—The Institute for Floor Covering Inspectors International (IFCII) will offer its advanced commercial and residential course October 30 to November 3.