Shaw Signs Lease for New Union Square Showroom
New York, NY, September 18, 2015—Shaw Industries has signed a long-term lease to occupy 7,963 square feet at 853 Broadway in Union Square, according to Real Estate Weekly.
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CCA Global to Host Building Buzz Social Media Conference
Manchester, NH, September 18, 2015—Key brands from CCA Global Partners will host Building Buzz, an independent-retailer focused social media and digital conference held September 20 to 22 at the Tampa Marriott Waterside in Tampa, Florida.
Columbia Forest Products Installs its Fourth Meinan Lathe Line
Greensboro, NC, September 18, 2015—Columbia Forest Products has made a $15 million investment that completes the conversion of all of Columbia Forest Products' North American core-peeling activities to Meinan's state-of-the-art peeling technology.
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.
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.