Homebuilder Sentiment Remains Positive in January, NAHB
Washington, DC, January 19, 2016—The National Association of Home Builders’ gauge of homebuilder sentiment held steady at 60 in January, after being revised downward in December.
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Libby Gillen Promoted to Director of Design Development at Tarkett
Solon, OH, January 19, 2016—Libby Gillen has been promoted to director of design development for Tarkett North America’s commercial business.
David Meberg of Consolidated Carpet Elected to BTEA Executive Committee
New York, NY, January 19, 2016—David T. Meberg, president and chief executive officer of Consolidated Carpet, was recently elected to the executive committee of the Board of Governors of the Building Trades Employers Association of New York.
Premier Flooring Announces Opening of New Springfield, IL Showroom
Springfield, IL, January 19, 2016—Premier Flooring has announced the grand opening of its flooring showroom in Springfield, Illinois, located at 3740 Wabash Avenue, which will take place February 1.
US Floors Enters into Sub-Liscensing Agreements for Coretec
Hannover, DE, January 18, 2016—Following swiftly upon the issuance of US Floors’ third Coretec patent, US Floors has entered into sub-licensing arrangements with both Unilin's Flooring Technologies and Bälinge.
Domotex Announces 2016 Carpet Design Award Winners
Hannover, DE, January 18, 2016—The 2016 Carpet Design Awards, held at Domotex in Hannover, Germany, took place on January 17, with winners announced in eight categories.
Torlys Enters into Partnership with Microban for Two LVT Collections
Toronto, CA, January 18, 2016—Torlys has announced the signing of a partnership with Microban International for North America to include Microban Antimicrobial Product Protection in the production of its EverWood and EverTile luxury vinyl floors.
Tile of Spain Names Passport to Creativity Winners
Miami, FL January 18, 2016—Five tile enthusiasts are heading to Spain as winners of Tile of Spain’s Passport to Creativity contest.
Shannon Specialty Floors Teams Up with Two New Rep Groups
Milwaukee, WI, January 18, 2016—Shannon Specialty Floors announced that it has appointed Trinity Surfaces and Gabriele Flooring Solutions to represent its full line of products within the Texas markets.
Consumer Sentiment Up for Fourth Consecutive Month in December
Ann Arbor, MI, January 15, 2016—Consumer sentiment in January rose 0.8% to 93.3 from December’s figure, according to the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.