Schönox Will Announce Winners of Worst Subfloor Contest at Surfaces
Las Vegas, NV, January 15, 2016—Schönox is preparing to announce the winners of its second annual Worst Subfloor Contest at the 2016 TISE trade show.
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Wayfair Launching "One-Stop Flooring Shop" for Online Flooring Sales
Boston, MA, January 15, 2016—Wayfair is hatching plans to sell and install flooring, according to Chainstoreage.com.
Ceramics of Italy Extends Deadline for Tile Competition
Bologna, IT, January 15, 2016—The deadline for the Ceramics of Italy competition has been extended to January 22.
Missouri Hardwood Earns NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification
St. Louis, MO, January 15, 2016—Missouri Hardwood, in Birch Tree, Missouri, has earned the NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification, according to The National Wood Flooring Association.
Välinge Successfully Defends Patent in Opposition Proceedings
Viken, SW, January 15, 2016--Välinge successfully defended the European Patent No. 2 248 665 in the oral proceedings on December 17, 2015 before the Opposition Division.
Dal-Tile Displaying at Both the International Builder Show and TISE
Dallas, TX, January 15, 2016—Dal-Tile will have a presence at both ends of the Las Vegas Strip during Design & Construction Week, January 19 to 22.
Producer Prices Dropped in December, Final Demand Prices Rose
Washington, DC, January 15, 2016—The Producer Price Index for final demand decreased 0.2% in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
New Ravenna Taps Richard Walters as CEO
Exmore, VA, January 15, 2016—New Ravenna a mosaic tile company specializing in luxury surfaces, is pleased to welcome Richard Walters as chief executive officer.
Industrial Production Down in December on Utilities and Mining
Washington, DC, January 15, 2016—Industrial production declined 0.4% in December, primarily as a result of cutbacks for utilities and mining, according to the Federal Reserve.
Mohawk to Invest in U.S. and European LVT Production During 2016
Calhoun, GA, January 14, 2016—During 2016, Mohawk’s investments in North America and Europe will double the company’s worldwide luxury vinyl tile (LVT) production capacity and add new product capabilities.