DuPont and Dow in Advanced Talks to Merge
Wilmington, DE, December 9, 2015—DuPont Company and Dow Chemical Company are in advanced talks to merge, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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IICRC Publishes Revised Standard on Mold Remediation
Las Vegas, NV, December 9, 2015—The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification announces the publication of a newly-revised ANSI-approved ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard for Professional Mold Remediation.
October Foreclosure Rate Down 27.1% Year over Year
Irvine, CA, December 8, 2015—The foreclosure rate in October fell 27.1% year over year to 37,000, according to CoreLogic’s National Foreclosure Report.
Philadelphia Floor Store Rebranded as City Floor Supply
Conshohocken, PA, December 7, 2015—The Philadelphia Floor Store has changed its name to City Floor Supply and has launched a new website.
Registration for 2016 Wood Flooring Expo Now Open
Madison, WI, December 7, 2015--Online registration for the 2016 National Wood Flooring Association Wood Flooring Expo is now open.
Domotex Announces Finalists for Carpet Design Awards 2016
Hannover, DE, December 8, 2015—The finalists of the Carpet Design Awards 2016 have been named.
Construction Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.2% in November
Arlington, VA, December 7, 2015—Construction firms added 46,000 workers in November, as the industry's unemployment rate declined to 6.2%, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Bostik Opens Dallas, Texas Plant
Dallas, TX, December 7, 2015—Bostik has announced the opening of its new Dallas, Texas plant, one of many being built around the globe. This site will produce ceramic tile adhesives and floor preparation products.
Tandus Centiva Takes Home Best in 10 Award for Full Volume
Dalton, GA, December 7, 2015—Tandus Centiva, a Tarkett company, has been presented with a Best in 10 award by Interior Design Magazine for its Full Volume soft surface product.
Floorcovering Best of Year Awards Announced in New York
New York, NY, December 3, 2015—Interior Design magazine hosted its tenth annual Best of Year (BOY) Awards last night, recognizing the top products and projects in the commercial interiors market.