Shannon Partners with NuFlors to Distribute SetaGrip Product
Milwaukee, WI, January 22, 2019-Shannon Specialty Floors has partnered with NuFlors in the distribution and selling of its loose-lay flooring concept, SetaGrip.
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Flooring, Including LVT, on Final Chinese Tariff List
Washington, DC, September 18, 2018-On the evening of September 17, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published a list of Chinese imports to be tariffed; vinyl flooring, ceramic tile, engineered hardwood and carpet are included on that list.
Construction Employment Rose in 43 States & DC in Dec. YOY
Arlington, VA, January 21, 2019—Forty-three states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between December 2017 and December 2018, while 36 states added construction jobs between November and December, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data.
Crossville Launches Countertop Business
Crossville, TN, January 21, 2019—Domestic tile manufacturer Crossville, Inc. has announced the launch of Crossville Porcelain Countertops, a versatile, 12mm porcelain product engineered to provide unique endurance and style for all types of countertop installations, including exterior applications.
Unilin Alleges Patent Infringement from Three Canadian Firms
Wielsbeke, Belgium, January 21, 2019—On January 15, 2019, Unilin division technologies filed three patent infringement actions against multiple companies in Canada alleging infringement of Unilin’s patents on bevel or v-groove technology and also various patents related to Unilin’s locking technology.
Shaw Flooring Network Meeting Underway in Orlando
Orlando, FL, January 21, 2019-The biennial Shaw Flooring Network (SFN) meeting is underway in Orlando, Florida at the Rosen Shingle Creek resort; the event runs January 20 to 22.
Tarkett's Sales & Marketing Teams Donate Time to Non-Profits
Solon, OH, January 21, 2019—Tarkett announced its North American sales and marketing teams donated their time during their 2019 sales meeting to work with three Orlando, Florida non-profit organizations.
Consumer Sentiment Falls 7.7% in Early January
Ann Arbor, MI, January 18, 2019-Consumer sentiment fell 7.7% to 90.7 in January, from December’s 98.3 rate, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Redi Carpet Announces Expansion into CA Through Acquisition
Stafford, TX, January 18, 2019-Redi Carpet, a multi-family flooring provider, has announced its expansion into California through the acquisition of G.B. Sales Floor and Window Coverings.
Industrial Production Rose 0.3% in December
Washington, DC, January 18, 2019—Industrial production increased 0.3% in December after rising 0.4% in November, according to the Federal Reserve.