Quick-Step's Eligna Laminate Used on Fix It Finish It Series
Dallas, TX, May 5, 2015—Quick-Step’s Eligna Collection was recently featured in an episode of Antonio Sabato Jr.’s television series Fix It Finish It.
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DFS Flooring Acquires Assets of A&P
Sacramento, CA, May 4, 2015—DFS Flooring LP has acquired the assets of A&P Floor Company, a privately owned commercial flooring enterprise located in Sacramento, California.
Lowe's Halts Sales of Tescun Laminate Under Allegations of Toxic Formaldehyde Levels
Mooresville, NC, May 4, 2015—Lowe’s halted sales of its Chinese-made Tescun laminate flooring after Xuhua Zhou, who sparked the formaldehyde allegations against Lumber Liquidators, said that tests revealed toxic levels of formaldehyde.
Nourison Donates to Nepal Relief Though ORIA Charitable Fund
Saddle Brook, NJ, May 4, 2015—Nourison is making a donation of $10,000 to Nepal through the ORIA Charitable Fund, which has been supporting the needs of children and their families in carpet weaving regions for over a decade.
Shaw Flooring Featured on HGTV's Income Property
Dalton, GA, May 4, 2015—Shaw Floors’ Boulevard laminate in Crisp Linen was featured in the April 30 episode of HGTV’s Income Property with Scott McGillivray on the DIY Network.
Manufacturing Expands in April, 28th Consecutive Increase
Tempe, AZ, May 1, 2015—Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in April for the 28th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 71st consecutive month, according to the Institute of Supply Management.
Surya Donates to Nepal Relief Efforts
Calhoun, GA, May 1, 2015--Surya has made a donation of $20,000 to the American Red Cross in support of the organization’s relief efforts in Nepal in the wake of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the country last week.
NAFCD and NBMDA to Partner Again for Annual Convention
Chicago, IL, May 1, 2015—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors and the North American Building Material Distribution Association will partner again for the annual convention.
Armstrong Posts Q1 Loss of 6.5% YOY
Lancaster, PA, April 30, 2015—Armstrong’s sales for the first quarter of 2015 were $551.4 million, down 6.5% compared to Q1 2014.
Interface Posts Strong Q1 2015 Results, Up 8.2% YOY
Atlanta, GA, April 29, 2015—Interface’s sales for the first quarter of 2015 were $236.9 million, up 8.2% from sales of $219.0 million in the first quarter of 2014.