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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.
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.
West Bloomfield, MI, August 26, 2019-FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, has updated the Floor Covering Installation Technical Resource Directory on its website.
Washington, DC, August 23, 2019-Sales of new single-family houses in July 2019 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 635,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
New York, NY, August 23, 2019—China has announced that it will impose tariffs on $75 billion worth of U.S. products to retaliate against U.S. moves to slap punitive tariffs on an additional $300 billion of Chinese goods, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Sterling, VA, August 23, 2019-- The public comment period is open for 2019 revisions to ANSI/HPVA EF 2012-American National Standard for Engineered Wood Flooring, according to the Decorative Hardwoods Association (DHA).
Altamonte Springs, FL, August 23, 2019—The board of Kährs Group has announced the appointment of Johan Magnusson as new group CEO.
Sterling, VA, August 23, 2019-The EPA TSCA Title VI final rule for formaldehyde emissions for composite wood products has been published in the Federal Register and is now official, reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association.
San Rafael, CA, August 23, 2019—Creating Your Space has launched a new video series on natural stone slab countertops.
Calhoun, GA, August 22, 2019-Mohawk Industries has announced that it will consolidate Karastan rug production in northwest Georgia.