Godfrey Hirst Up for Sale, Reports Australian Financial Review
Melbourne, Australia, February 21, 2017—Australian carpet maker Godfrey Hirst is up for sale, according to Australian Financial Review.
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LL's Net Sales Rose 4.3% in Q4, But Earnings for Q4 & FY Still Down
Toano, VA, February 21, 2017—Lumber Liquidators announced net sales in the fourth quarter of 2016 of $244.9 million, an increase of 4.3% from the fourth quarter of 2015’s $234.8.
Fishman Flooring Solutions Earns Recognition from Powerhold LVT
Baltimore, MD, February 21, 2017—Fishman Flooring Solutions has been named Powerhold LVT Distributor of the Year for 2016 by the Floor Covering Distributor Alliance (FCDA) and its Powerhold brand.
New Resources Added to J+J's “Impact of Aging” Toolbox
Dalton, GA, February 21, 2017—In partnership with The Center for Health Design, J+J Flooring Group has announced that a second set of resources in The Center’s “Impact of Aging” Toolbox are now available and free for public use at the organization’s website: www.healthdesign.org.
2017 Vision Awards Deadline Closes March 1
Chattanooga, TN, February 20, 2017—The 2017 Vision Awards—the only flooring design awards judged solely on design—is now accepting entries.
Winners of Schönox Worst Subfloor Contest Announced
Las Vegas, NV, February 20, 2017—The winners of the Schönox Worst Subfloor Contest were announced in a ceremony at Surfaces.
Wood Flooring Expo Among Fastest Growing Trade Shows
St. Louis, MO, February 20, 2017—For the fifth year in a row, the National Wood Flooring Association’s Wood Flooring Expo has been recognized as one of the 50 fastest-growing shows in the U.S. by Trade Show Executive magazine.
Haines Names Douglas Drews as CLO & Reid McCarthy as CFO
Glen Burnie, MD, February 17, 2017—Haines has announced the appointments of Douglas Drews as chief logistics officer and Reid McCarthy as chief financial officer.
American OEM Earns Indoor Air Advantage Gold Certification
Burns, TN, February 17, 2017—American OEM Hardwood Floors has achieved Indoor Advantage Gold Certification for its hardwood flooring products, the company announced.
Coverings Announces Tiny House Design & Install Challenge
Orlando, FL, February 17, 2017—Three designers take on a diminutive challenge at Coverings 2017 Installation Design Showcase (IDS): install tile in three tiny homes, live on the showroom floor.