RD Weis Rolls Out National Solutions Program Nationwide
Elmsford, NY, April 16, 2015—RD Weis Companies has announced the continuation of its National Solutions Program, serving North America through its partnership with Starnet.
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Researchers Develop Bio-Based Polyurethane
Pullman, WA, April 16, 2015—Researchers at Washington State University have developed a new way to use plant oils, like olive and linseed oils, to create polyurethane, which is used as, among other things, a sealant for hardwood floors.
Stonewood Floors to Stock Products in Six New Tazmanian Freight Locations
Everett, Washington, April 16, 2015—Stonewood Floors USA, an import supplier of engineered flooring, has reached an agreement with Tazmanian Freight Systems, Inc. to stock inventory in six additional warehouse locations nationwide.
CID Award Winners Announced at Coverings
Orlando, FL, April 15, 2015—Thirteen tile and stone projects were recognized at the fourth annual Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards, which honors outstanding design and installation of tile.
NAHB: Builder Confidence Up Four Points
Washington, DC, April 15, 2015— The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index rose to 56 this month, up four points from March.
Alcoa Exec Appointed President & CEO of Tarkett North America
Solon, OH, April 15, 2015—Glen Morrison has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Tarkett North America, effective May 4, 2015.
Dunbarton High School Named 2015 Greenest School by USGBC
Washington, DC, April 15, 2015—The Global Coalition for Green Schools, an initiative of the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council, has announced the 2015 Greenest School on Earth: Dunbarton High School of Pickering, Ontario, Canada.
International Design Guild Adds New Member, The Floor Collection Design
Scottsdale, AZ, April 15, 2015—The Floor Collection Design has accepted an invitation to International Design Guild, the luxury division of CCA Global Partners.
Coverings Opens In Orlando With 1,100 Exhibitors
Orlando, FL, April 15, 2015—Coverings 2015 opened Tuesday morning at the Orange County Convention Center with more than 1,100 exhibitors displaying products in 430,000 net square feet of showroom space.
Shaw Contract Hosts Healthy Building Material Workshop, McDonough Speaks
Chicago, IL, April 15, 2015—Shaw Contract Group hosted a healthy building material workshop on March 12 in Chicago in conjunction with global design firm HOK.