BHW Floors Announces Leadership Changes
Seattle, WA, October 23, 2018—BHW Floors, formerly Bamboo Hardwoods, has restructured its leadership in both its U.S. and overseas operations.
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Foss Floors Names Sam Ruble VP of Sales
Rome, GA, October 23, 2018—Foss Floors tapped Sam Ruble as vice president of sales.
MMFA Introduces French Version of Website
Bielefeld, DE, October 23, 2018—The Multilayer Modular Flooring Association (MMFA) has upgraded its website www.mmfa.eu, to include a French edition.
Mohawk Agrees to Acquire Brazilian Ceramic Firm Eliane
Carrolton, TX, October 22, 2018-Mohawk has agreed to purchase 100% of the shares of Brazilian ceramic company Eliane.
Underlayment Manufacturer Expanding Tennessee Operations
Erwin, TN, October 22, 2018-Foam Products Corporation, a producer of acoustical underlayments for laminate and hardwood flooring, has announced the expansion of its Erwin, Tennessee plant, according to WJHL.
Switzerland's Lico Forms U.S. Arm, Will Manufacture Rigid LVT in WI
Neenah, WI, October 22, 2018-A newly formed company called Lico-U.S. will invest $10 million to manufacture rigid PVC flooring in Neenah, Wisconsin, according to the Post Crescent.
Construction Employment Grew in 45 States & DC in Sept. YOY
Arlington, VA, October 22, 2018—Forty-five states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between September 2017 and September 2018, while 29 states and D.C. added construction jobs between August and September, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data.
Emser Makes Donation to Hurricane Michael Relief
Los Angeles, CA, October 22, 2018—In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, Emser Tile has made a $10,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support local humanitarian services and programs in the Florida Panhandle area.
Existing Home Sales Fell 3.4% in September
Washington, DC, October 19, 2018-Total existing-home sales fell 3.4% from August to a seasonally adjusted rate of 5.15 million in September, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Remodeling Index Held Steady in Q3
Washington, DC, October 19, 2018—The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 58 in the third quarter of 2018, remaining stable from the previous quarter.