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.
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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.
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.
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.