ADG Announces Acquisition of Builders Wholesale Flooring
Southlake, TX, March 5, 2019—Artisan Design Group (ADG) has announced the acquisition of Builders Wholesale Flooring.
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Starnet's Matson Announces Retirement; Bischoff Named Successor
Darien, CT, March 6, 2019-Jeanne Matson has announced that she will step down as the president and CEO of Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring, effective May 5 (following the annual meeting).
Fiandre Opens First New York City Showroom
New York, NY, March 5, 2019—Fiandre, part of the Iris Ceramica Group, has opened its first New York City showroom.
Jim Partridge & Mike Penney Join Schönox in VP Roles
Florence, AL, March 5, 2019—Jim Partridge and Mike Penney, both with backgrounds in the flooring industry, have joined the HPS Schönox team.
Armstrong Flooring's 2018 Sales Grew but Earnings Fell
Lancaster, PA, March 5, 2019-For 2018, Armstrong Flooring reported a 3.4% net sales increase YOY. Net loss for the year was $163.0 million, compared to a loss of $41.8 million in the prior year.
Non-Manufacturing Index for January Records Growth
Tempe, AZ, March 5, 2019-The Non-Manufacturing Index (NMI) registered 59.7%, which is three percentage points higher than the January reading of 56.7%, according to the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Fuse Launching Technical Service Offering
Orlando, FL, March 5, 2019-Fuse Alliance is launching its new technical service offering today at its convention in Orlando, Florida.
New Venture, Circular Polymers, Turns Carpet Fiber into Polymer
Lincoln, CA, March 5, 2019—A team of recycling industry veterans have formed a new company, Circular Polymers, to supply the chemical recycling industry with consistent, high-quality feedstock made from post-consumer carpet and other plastic destined for landfill.
Mercier Forms Partnership with J.J. Haines
Montmagny, Québec, March 5, 2019—Mercier Wood Flooring is pleased to announce its partnership with JJ Haines & Co.
Dec. Construction Spending Fell From Nov. But Rose 1.6% YOY
Washington, DC, March 4, 2019-Construction spending during December 2018 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,292.7 billion, 0.6% below the revised November estimate of $1,300.6 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.