WFCA Announces Partnership with CCA's Savings4Members
Dalton, GA October 5, 2016––The WFCA has announced an alliance with Savings4Members that will dramatically enhance the purchasing power of WFCA’s independent business owner members.
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CARE Raises Point of Sale Assessment for Carpet in CA to $0.25/YD
Dalton, GA, October 4, 2016—Effective January 1, 2017, all carpet sold and/or shipped in California is required to be assessed at $0.25 per square yard at the point of sale. This is an increase from the current $0.20 per square yard.
Jochen Adler Assuming Reigns of Oerlikon Manmade Fibers
Remscheid, DE, October 4, 2016—January 1, 2017 brings change to the management of the development division within the Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment; Dr. Klaus Schäfer is retiring from the company as planned.
Armstrong Flooring Names New Board Member: Michael W. Malone
Lancaster, PA, October 4, 2016—Armstrong Flooring has announced the appointment of Michael W. Malone to its board of directors, effective October 1, 2016.
Foss Manufacturing Purchases Beaulieu Needlepunch Fabric Plant
Dalton, GA, October 4, 2016—Foss Manufacturing—a New Hampshire-based company with facilities in Calhoun and Rome, Georgia—has purchased Beaulieu America's needlepunch fabrics plant in Murray County, Georgia, according to the Dalton Daily Citizen-News.
Mohawk Named Winner of Aligned Awards
Boston, MA, October 4, 2016—Mohawk Flooring has been announced as the winner of the third annual Aligned Awards at Promoboxx’s Aligned Conference for its Love Your Floor Sale campaign.
Loloi Launching Collection with Ellen DeGeneres
New York, NY, October 3, 2016—ED Ellen DeGeneres has announced the launch of a collection with Loloi Rugs in addition to collections with Thomasville Furniture and Royal Doulton.
Metroflor Chief Sustainability Officer Leading Greenbuild Panel
Norwalk, CT, October 4, 2016—Metroflor/Halstead’s chief sustainability officer Rochelle Routman will lead a panel during the GreenBuild Conference and Expo called E13 The Path to Red List Free: Product Ingredient Transparency”.
Construction Spending Flat in Aug., Up 5% Year to Date
Arlington, VA, October 4, 2016—Construction spending held steady in August compared to July but is up nearly 5% for the first eight months of the year compared to same period in 2015, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of Ameri
Consumer Sentiment Rose by 1.6% in September
Ann Arbor, MI, October 3, 2016—Consumer sentiment edged upward in September to 91.2, according to the final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.