White House Tightens Rhetoric with China on Tariffs
Washington, DC, December 5, 2018-President Trump has named U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer as lead negotiator in the U.S.’s talks with China on trade.
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Americans Believe Market Is Amidst Housing Affordability Crisis
Washington, DC, December 5, 2018-Nearly three out of four American households believe that the nation is suffering a housing affordability crisis, and a majority of respondents reported this is a problem at their local and state level as well, according to a new nationwide survey conducted on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Ellis Announces Retirement as Exec. Director of AFA at Meeting
Dalton, GA, December 4, 2018-American Floorcovering Alliance (AFA) held its 39th annual meeting on the evening of December 4 and celebrated Wanda Ellis’ 25 years of service as executive director.
Erik Kempf Named President of Leggett & Platt Flooring Products
Carthage, MO, December 5, 2018—Leggett & Platt has announced that Erik Kempf has been promoted to president of Leggett & Platt Flooring Products, effective at the end of the month.
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.
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.