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Batavia, IL, June 25, 2018—Wedi North America, a shower panel system manufacturer, celebrated the official grand opening of its factory in Batavia, Illinois, along with a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the landmark event.
Chicago, IL, June 25, 2018—For the sixth consecutive year, Universal Fibers welcomed its global carpet fiber customers and industry partners to its Annual Celebration of NeoCon.
Washington, DC, June 22, 2018—Randy Noel, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and NAHB leadership met with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to discuss the growing problem of escalating lumber prices that are being exacerbated by tariffs on Canadian lumber imports into the U.S.
Vienna, Austria, June 22, 2018—OPEC members are discussing a compromise agreement that would see an oil production increase of between 300,000 and 600,000 barrels a day over the next few months.
Milwaukee, WI, June 22, 2018—Shannon Specialty Floors announced the promotion of Ellie Dowden Priester to the role of Director of Markeing during NeoCon 2018. This is a newly created position within the organization.
Cartersville, GA, June 22, 2018—Shaw Contract introduces a new product category, PET Resilient, made from 40% post-consumer PET. The shift to PVC-free resilient flooring was prevalent at Neocon.
Sugar Valley, GA, June 22, 2018-Mohawk Home has promoted Kelly Moore to vice president of commercial business development and as vice president of the company’s luxury area rug brand, Karastan.
Charleston, SC, June 22, 2018—William M. Bird received two awards from Roppe Corporation for outstanding performance in 2017. The company was awarded The Performance Award for the largest percentage increase for all distributors, as well as The Gold Award for Top Sales Volume.
Canton, NC, June 22, 2018—Ecore’s Forest Rx was used in Silver Bluff Village senior living community to create a surface that has the capability of reducing the risk of injury associated with falls while also offering sound control and comfort for walking.
Dalton, GA, June 21, 2018—Shaw Contract debuted a commercial grade engineered hardwood at NeoCon 2018. The collection features two distinct construction types: Engineered Ply Core Hardwood and Engineered High-Density Core Hardwood.