KDF Extends Patent Protection for LVT & WPC Products with Välinge
Viken, SW, June 3, 2016--Korean floor producer KDF Co. Ltd has been granted access to extended IP protection for LVT and WPC flooring products by signing a new agreement with Välinge.
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VA Taps INSTALL for Master Construction Specification
Glassboro, NJ, June 2, 2016—The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) recently adopted INSTALL certification standards into its Section 09 68 00 Carpeting, Section 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring and Section 09 68 21 Athletic Carpeting.
April Construction Employment Rises In 235 Of 358 Metro Areas YOY
Arlington, VA, June 2, 2016—Construction employment rose between April 2015 and April 2016 in two-thirds of the nation's metro areas, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
CFI Announces Convention Details & Special Events
Dallas, TX, June 2, 2016—This year’s CFI Convention takes place August 3 to 5 in Dallas, Texas.
Jaipur Partners with Aviva Standoff for Rug and Textile Product Lines
Atlanta, GA, June 2, 2016—Jaipur Living has partnered with designer and master textile artist Aviva Stanoff for a three-year license agreement that will include a line of rugs and premium textile products exclusive to the global lifestyle brand.
Metroflor Launches First CEU, Sustainable Attributes of LVT Flooring
Norwalk, CT, June 2, 2016—Metroflor Corporation’s first continuing education unit (CEU) course has become available online at http://bit.ly/1RQHMrS.
Fuse Launches Experius Distribution Contractor's eCommerce Site
Laguna Niguel, CA, June 1, 2016—Fuse Alliance announced the launch of Experius Distribution Contractor's eCommerce website.
W.F. Taylor Names Steven S. Williams as CFO
Fontana, CA, June 1, 2016—W.F. Taylor has announced that Steven S. Williams has joined the company’s leadership team as its new chief financial officer, effective immediately, and has named two vice president appointments as well.
Construction Spending Rose 8.7% YOY in First Four Months of 2016
Washington, DC, June 1, 2016—Construction spending during April 2016 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,133.9 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce announced.
CARE Names 2016 Award Winners
Dalton, GA, June 1, 2016—The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), which develops new processes, products, equipment and markets that reuse the valuable raw materials of post-consumer carpet, awarded Aquafil USA the CARE Recycler of the Year.