Loloi Named an ARTS Award Finalist
Dallas, TX, September 18, 2015--For the twelfth consecutive year, Loloi has been named an ARTS Award finalist, receiving a nomination in the Best Rug Manufacturer category.
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Housing Permits up 3.5% in August
Washington, DC, September 17, 2015—Privately owned housing units were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,170,000 in August, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced.
GBI Announces Public Comment Period on Revised ANSI Standard
Portland, OR, September 17, 2015—The Green Building Initiative’s (GBI) 32-member Consensus Body has released for public comment a revision to the standard known as ANSI/GBI 01-2010: Green Building Assessment Protocol for Commercial Buildings.
FCIF Raises $150,000 at Annual Greenberg Golf Tournament
Adairsville, GA, September 17, 2015—The13th annual Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament, held on September 16 at Barnsley Gardens, raised $150,000 for the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF).
Daltile Opens Newly Renovated Manhattan Design Studio
New York, NY, September 17, 2015—Daltile has unveiled its newly renovated design studio in Manhattan.
Tim Baucom Promoted to Lead Shaw’s Residential Business
Dalton, GA, September 15, 2015—Shaw Industries Group announces the promotion of Tim Baucom to executive vice president of Shaw’s residential business.
Fishman Flooring Solutions Opening Myrtle Beach Branch
Baltimore, MD, September 16, 2015—Fishman Flooring Solutions will open a branch in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina effective October 1, 2015.
Builder Confidence in Housing Market Continues Its Rise in September
Washington, DC, September 16, 2015—Builder confidence in the U.S. housing market climbed by one point to 62 in September, according the National Association of Home Builders’ Housing Market Index.
CarpetsPlus Colortile Announces Annual Convention Details
Tuscon, AZ, September 16, 2015—CarpetsPlus Colortile will hold its annual convention on March 4 to 7, 2016 at Tucson’s Starr Pass Resort.
Langhorne Carpet Making Rugs for Pope Francis' Visit to Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, September 16, 2015—Langhorne Carpet Company of Penndel, Pennsylvania was commissioned to produce three handmade rugs in preparation for Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia, according to Philadelphia’s ABC 6.