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NWFA Partners with R.I.S.E. on 31st Smart Home

St. Louis, MO, July 16, 2018—The National Wood Flooring Association has provided flooring for its 31st home in partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program.

Intl. WELL Building Institute Forms Materials Concept Advisory

New York, NY, July 12, 2018—The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has announced the formation of the Materials Concept Advisory to explore, better understand and, ultimately, more accurately quantify the impact of materials on human health and wellness.

Distrib. Trade Sales & Manu. Shipments Up 8.6% YOY in May

Washington, DC, July 16, 2018—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for May was estimated at $1,449.7 billion, up 1.4% from April 2018 and was up 8.6% from May 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Early July Consumer Sentiment Slipped Slightly but Remains Up YOY

Ann Arbor, MI, July 13, 2018—Consumer sentiment fell 1.1% in July to 97.1, following June’s final 98.2 rate, according to the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.

Shaw Announces Price Increase on Residential Carpet

Dalton, GA, July 12, 2018—On July 10, Shaw Industries announced a price increase of 5% to 7% on residential carpet, with a minimum of $0.18, citing the escalation of raw materials

Amal Clooney to Deliver Greenbuild Keynote

Dallas, TX, July 13, 2018—Human rights lawyer and humanitarian Amal Clooney will deliver the opening keynote remarks at this year’s Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, taking place November 14 to 16, Informa Exhibitions and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced.

Fifth Edition of Schönox Worst Subfloor Contest Now Open

Florence, AL, July 13, 2018—The fifth edition of the Schönox’s Worst Subfloor Contest is now open for submissions.

TISE Held Summer Soiree in Georgia for Surfaces Exhibitors

Rocky Face, GA, July 13, 2018—Informa Exhibitions hosted a summer soiree to show appreciation to The International Surfaces Event exhibitors.

Multilayer Flooring Association Releases Details of General Meeting

Calhoun, GA, July 13, 2018—The Multilayer Flooring Association (MFA) has announced the details of its second annual General Meeting.

Halsey Cook Named Incoming President & CEO of Milliken

Spartanburg, SC, July 12, 2018—Milliken & Company’s board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Halsey M. Cook Jr. as president and CEO effective September 1.