Kennebec Lumber Signs Distributor Gehl Flooring
Solon, Me, June 4, 2014 -- Kennebec Lumber, parent company of Maine Traditions Hardwood Flooring, said it has signed an agreement with distributor Gehl Flooring.
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CRI Launches Green Label Plus for Cushion
Dalton, GA, June 3, 2014 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute, in conjunction with the Carpet Cushion Council, said it has launched the Green Label Plus program for carpet cushion products.
NeoCon Keynote Speakers Highlight of Show
Chicago, IL, June 3, 2014 -- Keynote speakers at next week's NeoCon trade show June 9-11 include several highly accomplished professionals in architecture and design.
Factory Orders Rise Again in April
Washington, DC, June 3, 2014 -- Factory orders rose for a third consecutive month in April, according to the Commerce Department.
French-Brown Floors Partner Dies
Dallas, TX, June 3, 2014 -- Elizabeth Swift Brown, founding partner of French-Brown Floors in Dallas, Texas, died May 23 at age 95.
Beaulieu Extends Double the Rewards Promotion
Dalton, GA, June 3, 2014 -- Beaulieu America said it is continuing its Double the Rewards promotion through the month of June.
Construction Spending Rises Less Than Expected
Washington, DC, June 2, 2014 -- Construction spending in the U.S. rose 0.2% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $953.5 billion, the U.S. Commerce Department reported Monday.
ITC Raises Chinese Anti-Dumping Penalties for Most Firms
Washington, DC, June 2, 2014 -- Anti-dumping duties were raised for most Chinese companies involved in the engineered hardwood flooring dispute with the International Trade Commission.
NWFA Trade Show Wins Recognition for Growth
St. Louis, MO, June 2, 2014 -- For the second year in a row, the National Wood Flooring Association’s Wood Flooring Expo has been recognized as one of the 50 fastest-growing shows in the U.S. by Trade Show Executive magazine.
Manufacturing Expansion Slows in May
Washington, DC, June 2, 2014 -- Manufacturing continued to expand in May but at a slower pace, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s factory index.