Shaw to Close Two Laminate Manufacturing Facilities in October
Dalton, GA, August 16, 2017—Shaw Industries has announced that it will close its laminate manufacturing facilities in Ringgold, Georgia and Lexington, North Carolina.
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Industrial Production Inched Upward in July
Washington, DC, August 17, 2017—Industrial production rose 0.2% in July following an increase of 0.4% in June.
Daltile Interior Design Scholarship Now Open for Submissions
Dallas, TX, August 17, 2017—The sixth annual Daltile Interior Design Scholarship, presented by the ASID Foundation, is now open for submissions.
Jeremy Keel Rejoins Shamrock as Director of Operations
Memphis, TN, August 17, 2017—Shamrock Plank Flooring announced that Jeremy Keel has rejoined the Shamrock team as director of operations.
The Home Depot Increased Sales by 6.2% in Q2
Atlanta, GA, August 15, 2016—The Home Depot reported Q2 sales of $28.1 billion, a 6.2% increase over Q2 2016’s $26.5 billion.
Emser Tile Opens Third Distribution Center, Located in Suffolk, VA
Suffolk, VA, August 16, 2017—Emser Tile has opened its third distribution center in North America.
Housing Starts Tumble in July, Down 4.8%
Washington, DC, August 16, 2017— Privately-owned housing starts in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,155,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Summit International Flooring to Carry Bentzon Carpets
Whippany, NJ, August 16, 2017—For over 40 years Bentzon Carpets has been manufacturing low profile woven carpets for both commercial and residential use, and for the first time, Bentzon Carpets are now available in the U.S. via Summit International Flooring.
Shaw Opens Registration for Fall Promotion
Dalton, GA, August 16, 2017—Shaw Floors has announced that registration for its Fall National Promotion, the Shaw Friends and Family Sales Event, is now open to Shaw Flooring Network aligned retailers who participate in the company’s consumer financing program.
Builder Confidence Bounces Up Four Points in August
Washington, DC, August 15, 2017—Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose four points in August to a level of 68 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).