Fishman Introduces Branded Line of Hardwood Flooring
Baltimore, MD, April 25, 2017—Fishman Flooring Solutions has introduced its own brand of engineered wood flooring for residential and commercial markets.
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High Point Market Currently Underway
High Point, NC, April 24, 2017—The High Point Market, the largest home furnishing show in the U.S., is currently underway in High Point, North Carolina.
Construction Employment Increased in 39 States YOY in March
Arlington, VA, April 24, 2017—Thirty-nine states added construction jobs between March 2016 and March 2017 while 17 states added construction jobs between February and March, according to the Associated General Contractors of America's analysis of Labor Department data.
Ardex Wins Engaging Pittsburgh Innovation People Practices Award
Aliquippa, PA, April 24, 2017—Ardex Americas has received the Engaging Pittsburgh Innovative People Practices award—recognized in the category Innovation in Learning and Development.
Brenten Bailey Named Divisional VP of Beaulieu America
Dalton, GA, April 24, 2017—Beaulieu Group announced the appointment of Brenten Bailey as divisional vice president of Beaulieu America for the Western territory.
Flooring Education Guild Offering Class in May
Dalton, GA, April 24, 2017—On May 8 to 10, the Flooring Educational Guild will offer Move Beyond Certification by Becoming Education, a class for flooring professionals.
Existing Home Sales Hit Ten-Year High in March with 4.4% Increase
Washington, DC, April 21, 2017—Existing-home sales took off in March to their highest pace in over ten years, and severe supply shortages resulted in the typical home coming off the market significantly faster than in February and a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Dept. of Commerce Imposes Tariffs on Chinese Hardwood Plywood
Washington DC, April 21, 2017—The Department of Commerce preliminarily found that the Government of China unfairly subsidizes its hardwood plywood producers and imposed preliminary countervailing duties on Chinese hardwood plywood imports, ranging from 9.89% to 111.09% for the mandatory respondents and 9.89% for all other Chinese hardwood plywood producers.
Interface Recognized for Efforts to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Atlanta, GA, April 21, 2017— Interface is recognized for its sustainability accomplishments in Paul Hawken's latest book, "Drawdown – The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming," released this week. Interface helped fund Project Drawdown and supports the idea that companies must take action on carbon emissions now.
Brodsky and Lorberbaum Recognized at Tunnel to Towers Gala
New York, NY, April 21, 2017—Howard Brodsky, co-CEO of CCA Global Partners, and Jeff Lorberbaum, CEO of Mohawk Industries, were honored on April 20 for their contribution to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation at the first inaugural Footsteps to the Future Endowment Gala.