Registration Opens for NeoCon 50
Chicago, IL, January 18, 2018–Registration is now open for the 50th edition of NeoCon. NeoCon 50 will take place from June 11 to 13 at The Mart in Chicago.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
HPS Schönox Names Three New Regional VPs
Florence, AL, January 18, 2018—Moving into 2018, HPS Schönox continues its expansion of sales support throughout the U.S. naming three new regional vice presidents.
Builder Confidence Fell Two Points in January, Following Dec. High
Arlington, VA, January 17, 2018—Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes dropped two points to a level of 72 in January on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) after reaching an 18-year high in December 2017.
Winners of 2017 Good Design Awards Announced
Lancaster, PA January 17, 2018—Armstrong Flooring has announced that two of its newest flooring products—Pryzm luxury flooring and Woodland Relics engineered hardwood—have been honored with a 2017 Good Design Award.
Industrial Production Rose 0.9% in December, Up 8.2% in Q4
Washington, DC, January 17, 2018—Industrial production rose 0.9% in December even though manufacturing output only edged up 0.1%, according to the Federal Reserve.
FCLC Commissions Research Initiative on Installation Crisis
LaGrange, GA, January 16, 2018—The Floor Covering Leadership Council has announced the commissioning of a strategic research initiative to lead the industry through the next phase of resolving the flooring installation crisis.
WF Taylor Partnering with Smell Zapper
Overland Park, KS, January 17, 2018—WF Taylor and Smell Away Solutions have established a strategic relationship for Taylor to distribute the Smell Zapper line of odor elimination products throughout the United States.
Steve Ehrlich Named VP of Sales & Marketing for Novalis NA
Toronto, Ontario, January 16, 2018—Novalis Innovative Flooring announced that industry veteran Steve Ehrlich has joined its North American operations as vice president of sales and marketing.
Winners of America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards Announced
Atlanta, GA, January 16, 2018—AmericasMart Atlanta recognizes the creativity, artistry and passion of the Area Rug industry with its annual America’s Magnificent Carpets Awards, presented at The Atlanta International Area Rug Market featuring the National Oriental Rug Show.
USG Tile & Flooring Solutions Group Expands Team
Chicago, IL, January 16, 2018—USG Corporation’s Tile and Flooring Solutions group is reorganizing and expanding its team to better support its customers and its expanding portfolio of innovative products and solutions.