Job Openings Little Changed in July
Washington, DC, September 11, 2018—The number of job openings was little changed at 6.9 million on the last business day of July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Early Bird Registration Deadline for Greenbuild Nearing
Chicago, IL, September 11, 2018—Early bird registration for Greenbuild closes September 13.
Mannington Announces Price Increase on Hard Surface Products
Salem, NJ, September 10, 2018—Mannington Mills continues to be challenged by rising costs across the board, particularly in raw materials and freight, and is implementing a 4% to 7% price increase on select hard surface products.
Dixie Combines Atlas and Masland Contract Sales Forces
Dalton, GA, September 10, 2018-The Dixie Group has announced the unification of sales forces for its two commercial brands, Atlas and Masland Contract.
WFCA Research Concludes Members Favor Chinese Tariffs
Dalton, GA, September 10, 2018-The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) reports that a majority of its flooring dealer and contractor members are in support of the Trump Administration’s proposal to apply tariffs to Chinese-made flooring; therefore, the organization will not oppose the tariffs.
MFA Announces Pilot Certification Program for Resilient Flooring
Calhoun, GA, September 10, 2018-The Multilayer Flooring Association (MFA) and SCS Global Services announced that four companies have committed to the pilot certification for new resilient flooring products in the multilayer format with rigid polymer cores: Metroflor, Novalis, US Floors and Karndean.
Construction Employment Reached Decade-High in August
Arlington, VA, September 10, 2019—Construction employment increased by 23,000 jobs in August and by 297,000 jobs over the past year, reaching a ten-year high, while the industry's unemployment rate stood at an all-time low, according to an analysis of government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Perkins Eastman & J+J Announce Clean Slate Project
New York, NY, September 10, 2018-- The Clean Slate Project is a year-long effort by Perkins Eastman, co-sponsored by J+J Flooring Group, to explore the senior living market through fresh eyes.
WFCA Reports on Current DC Lobbying Efforts
Dalton, GA, September 10, 2018—As part of an ongoing effort to ensure that member flooring dealers and contractors are represented in Washington, the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), along with its team of lobbyists, are actively advocating on their behalf.
Roppe Holding Co. Reduces Need For Epoxy Nose Filler in Stair Tread Installs
Fostoria, OH, September 10, 2018-Roppe Holding Company (RHC), the parent company to commercial flooring leaders Roppe and Flexco, has announced that most of its resilient stair tread installations no longer require epoxy nose filler.