Today's Flooring News

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Spanish Tile Association Launching Competition

Madrid, Spain, Sept. 3, 2013 -- The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association ASCER is launching the 12th Tile of Spain Awards in Architecture and Interior Design.

North Carolina Senator Visits Pergo Plant

Dallas, TX, Sept. 3, 2013 -- U.S. Kay Hagan (D-NC) recently visited Pergo’s Garner, North Carolina production facility.

Shaw To Build Carpet Tile Plant in North Georgia

Dalton, GA, Aug. 30, 2013 -- Shaw Industries said it will build a new facility in Adairsville, Georgia to manufacture modular carpet tiles.

Personal Spending Ticks Up in July

Washington, DC, Aug. 30, 2013 -- Consumer spending edged higher in July, according to the Commerce Department.

Consumer Sentiment Highter Than Expected

Ann Arbor, MI, Aug. 30, 2013 -- Consumer sentiment fell in August from July's six-year high, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan survey.

Chicago PMI Moves Higher in August

Washington, DC, Aug. 30, 2013 -- The Chicago business barometer, known as the Chicago PMI,increased to 53.0 from 52.3 in July.

Surfaces To Offer Slab Moisture Certification

Dallas, Texas, Aug. 30, 2013 -- Trade show Surfaces and ICRI are partnering to provide the floor covering industry a new certification at next year's show.

Unilin Expanding Laminate Production in NC

Thomasville, NC, Aug. 30, 2013 -- Unilin is increasing production of laminate at its plant in Thomasville, according to the Winston-Salem Journal.

Marble Institute Opposes Stricter Dust Rules

Cleveland, OH, Aug. 30, 2013 -- The Marble Institute of America said it opposed efforts by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to to reduce the current silica dust exposure rate by 50%.

Shaw Building New Facility, Adding 500 Jobs

Dalton, GA, August 29, 2013--Shaw Industries will build a new facility in Bartow County to manufacture modular carpet tiles.