Masland Contract Rolls Out Commercial LVT Collection, Calibré
Dalton, GA, November 9, 2016—Masland Contract has unveiled its new Calibré LVT, a high performance flooring for commercial and hospitality interiors.
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Spartan Surfaces Announces Distribution Agreement with Tarkett
Bel Air, MD, November 8, 2016—Starting January 1, 2017, Spartan Surfaces will be a distributor of the Tarkett commercial focused brands including the Tarkett Collection, Johnsonite, and the Azrock Collection in its mid-Atlantic footprint.
INSTALL Accepting Applications for CIM Program Scholarship
Glassboro, NJ, November 8, 2016—INSTALL, in support of FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, has launched the 2016 INSTALL Certified Installation Manager (CIM) Program Scholarship and is now accepting applications.
Dennis Knowles Named CEO of LL as Presley Resigns
Toano, VA, November 8, 2016—John M. Presley is resigning as chief executive officer of Lumber Liquidators, effective November 9, and the board of directors has appointed Dennis R. Knowles, the company's chief operating officer, to succeed Presley as CEO.
Job Openings Held Steady at 5.5 Million in September
Washington, DC, November 8, 2016—The number of job openings was little changed at 5.5 million on the last business day of September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
Crossville Supports R.I.S.E. Program as 2017 Exclusive Tile Sponsor
Crossville, TN, November 8, 2016—Officials with Crossville have announced that the company has committed to be the exclusive tile supplier for Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program for the 2017 calendar year.
September Foreclosure Inventory Down 31.1% YOY
Irvine, CA, November 8, 2016—Foreclosure inventory declined by 31.1% and completed foreclosures declined by 7.0% compared with September 2015, according to CoreLogic’s September 2016 National Foreclosure Report.
Shaw Expands STEM / STEAM Educational Partnerships
Dalton, GA, November 8, 2016—Shaw has enhanced its STEM / STEAM educational partnerships with new and expanded relationships with City Park Elementary School in Dalton, Georgia; Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Great Pro
NWFA Seeking Board of Director Nominations
Chesterfield, MO, November 7, 2016—The National Wood Flooring Association’s (NWFA) nominating committee is conducting a call for nominations for the 2017—2018 board of directors slate. It is seeking candidates who will uphold the vision, values and missio
KKR International Flooring Will Sell Tarkett Shares
Paris, FR, November 7, 2016—KKR International Flooring has agreed to sell an aggregate of 6.5 million ordinary shares of Tarkett, representing 10.2% of the company’s share capital, at a price of €30.11 per share, by way of an accelerated private placement