Remodeling Market Index Hits Record Level
Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2015 -- The National Association of Home Builders’ Remodeling Market Index posted a record-high result of 60 in the final quarter of 2014.
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Fuse Alliance Names Gordon Executive Director
Laguna Niguel, CA, Jan. 20, 2015 -- Fuse Alliance, a member-owned organization of professional, commercial flooring contractors, said it has named Geoff Gordon as executive director.
Home Builder Sentiment Ticks Down in January
Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2015 -- U.S. homebuilder sentiment edged lower in January but remained well in positive territory, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
RAK Ceramics Selling Stake in RAK Laticrete
United Arab Emirates, Jan. 20, 2015 -- RAK Ceramics plans to sell its stake in RAK Laticrete as part of the company’s strategy to focus on core assets, the firm said.
TISE East Changes Location, Dates
Dallas, TX, Jan. 20, 2015 -- Informa Exhibitions said that the second annual International Surface Event East 2015 dates have shifted to Nov. 2-5 and the location is moving to Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center.
Polley To Be Inducted into WFCA Hall of Fame
Anaheim, CA, Jan. 19, 2015 -- David Polley is the newest inductee to the World Floor Covering Association Hall of Fame.
Shaw Introduces New Carpet Backing, Protection System
Dalton, GA, Jan. 19, 2015 -- Shaw Floors said it is introducing LifeGuard, a new carpet protection system that covers the entire product, from face fiber to backing.
Ceramics of Italy Contest Deadline Extended
Bologna, Italy, Jan. 19, 2015 -- The submission deadline for the 2015 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition has been extended to Jan. 23.
Valinge, System SpA Form Printer Partnership
Viken, Sweden, Jan. 19, 2015 -- Välinge Innovation and System SpA have entered into a strategic partnership to supply the flooring and building panel industry with industrial single-pass printers .
Surfaces Show Featuring Booth Crawl Challenge
Dallas, TX, Jan. 19, 2015 -- This week's Surfaces show will feature a Booth Crawl Challenge, a new show promotion.