Rizzy Home Names Steve Roan as Managing Director, Americas
Calhoun, GA, April 12, 2017—Rug manufacturer Rizzy Home has hired Steve Roan as new managing director of the Americas region, according to Furniture Today.
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Beaulieu Sells Bridgeport Fibers Plant to Mohawk
Dalton, GA, April 11, 2017—Today, Beaulieu Group announced the sale of its Bridgeport Fibers Plant in Bridgeport, Alabama to Mohawk Industries.
City Floor Supply Holds Nailer Day Event
King of Prussia, PA, April 12, 2017—City Floor Supply (CFS) held its annual “Nailer Day” event on March 16.
U.S. Lumber Prices Hit Highest Level Since Recession
New York, NY, April 11, 2017—U.S. lumber prices hit a twelve-year high on April 10, according to the Wall Street Journal.
NWFA Expo Opens This Afternoon in Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ, April 11, 2017—The NWFA show opening ceremony takes place this afternoon in Phoenix, Arizona with the expo kicking off tomorrow.
Emily Morrow Home Brand & Hardwood Line Launching at NWFA
Dalton, GA, April 11, 2017—The new Emily Morrow Home brand and hardwood flooring line is set to launch at the NWFA Expo this week in Phoenix, Arizona.
Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition Names Winners
Orlando, FL, April 11, 2017—Now in its 24th year, the Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition—the longest-running award program of its kind—is proud to announce six outstanding projects that wholly represent the competition’s goal of honoring the admirable use of Italian tile in North American architecture and design.
Job Opening Held Steady at 5.7 Million in February
Washington, DC, April 11, 2017—The number of job openings was little changed at 5.7 million on the last business day of February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
Mannington Implements Price Increase on Sheet Vinyl
Salem, NJ, April 10, 2017—Select Mannington residential vinyl sheet products will be affected by a 3% to 6% price increase, effective with shipments on May 22, 2017.
Construction Employment Added 6K Jobs in March
Arlington, VA, April 10, 2017—Construction employment totaled 6,882,000 in March, an increase of 6,000 from the February total and an increase of 177,000 or 2.6% from a year ago, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.