Congoleum Forms Partnership with Kraus
Mercerville, NJ, December 5, 2018—Congoleum has entered into a distribution agreement with Kraus Flooring, a division of Q.E.P. Co., to service several key markets in the western region of the United States.
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Schönox Forms Partnership with Superior Surface Solutions
Florence, AL, December 4, 2018—Schönox HPS North America has announced that Superior Surface Solutions has joined the Schönox family as a new distributor.
Portobello America Building Tile Plant in Tennessee
Baxter, TN, December 4, 2018-Portobello America officials announced on December 3 that the company will locate its U.S. headquarters and first U.S. production facility in Baxter, Tennessee.
Several Shaw Brands to Exhibit at Surfaces
Irving, TX, December 4, 2018—The International Surface Event (TISE): Surfaces has announced the return of Shaw’s Anderson Tuftex and US Floors/COREtec brands for the 2019 show.
Crossville Tailors New Website to Specifier Audience
Crossville, TN, December 4, 2018-Crossville unveiled its news website tailored for specifiers.
Trump & Chinese Pres. Agree to Hold Tariffs at 10% for 90 Days
Buenos Aires, Argentina, December 3, 2018-President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to delay the imposition of 25% tariffs for 90 days.
Construction Spending Rose 4.9% YOY in October
Washington, DC, December 3, 2018—Construction spending during October 2018 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,308.8 billion, 0.1% below the revised September estimate of $1,310.8 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
ACWJC Continues to Push for Tariff Exemption for LVT in DC
Washington, DC, December 3, 2018-A voice against the imposition of up to 25% tariffs on Chinese flooring imports was in full force in Washington as the American Consumers & Workers Justice Coalition (ACWJC) met with senators, congressmen and their staffs in Washington last week regarding the Chinese tariffs in general and their potential effect upon the flooring industry in particular.
Interior Design Best of Year (BOY) Flooring Winners
New York, NY, December 3, 2018—The Best of Year product winners were announced November 30.
17th Annual Tile of Spain Award Winners Announced
Miami, FL, December 3, 2018—Tile of Spain has announced the winners of the 17th annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design.