Recently Burned Barwick Mill Historically Significant to Carpet Industry
LaFayette, GA, November 16, 2015—The E.T. Barwick plant in LaFayette, Georgia, currently used for storage, caught fire on November 14.
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Tandus Centiva's Truro, Nova Scotia Plant Receives ISO Certification
Dalton, GA, November 16, 2015—Tandus Centiva, a Tarkett company, has received ISO 14001-2004 Certification for its manufacturing facility in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada.
ASID Receives Macael Award
Macael, ES, November 16, 2015—The American Society of Interior Designers was honored at the prestigious Macael Awards, hosted by the Asociación de Empresarios del Mármol de Andalucía, on November 6.
USGBC Announces 2016 Board of Directors and Advisory Council Members
Washington, DC, November 16, 2015—The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced its 2016 Board of Directors and Advisory Council members. The new governance structure of two leadership bodies will officially be implemented in 2016.
Weyerhaeuser Acquiring Plum Creek Timber for $8.44 Billion
Federal Way, WA, November 13, 2015—Weyerhaeuser will pay $8.44 billion to acquire Plum Creek Timber.
Mohawk Turns Old Building into LEED Gold Certified Flooring Center
Calhoun, GA, November 12, 2015—Mohawk Industries cut a celebratory ribbon at its newly renovated Mohawk Flooring Center in Calhoun, Georgia on November 12 to mark the building’s designation as LEED Gold certified.
TISE Announces Details of New Ignite Education Program
Dallas, TX, November 13, 2015— The International Surfaces Events announces the new Ignite Education Program, taking place January 19 to 22 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
CRI Announces Details of Annual Membership Meeting
Dalton, GA, November 13, 2015—The Carpet & Rug Institute’s annual membership meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 18 at 11:00.
Home Prices Sustained Steady Growth in Most Metro Areas in Q3
Washington, DC, November 13, 2015—Overall home price appreciation slowed to a healthier pace during the third quarter, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors.
October Retail Sales Inch Upward
Washington, DC, November 13, 2015— The U.S. Census Bureau announced that advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for October were $447.3 billion, an increase of 0.1% from the previous month, and 1.7% above October 2014.