Mike Derderian, Founder of Royalty, Dies
Irvine, California, April 5, 2013--Mike Derderian, founder of Royalty Carpet Mills, died April 4 at the age of 87.
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Job Growth Slows in March, Unemployment Falls
Washington, DC, April 5, 2013 -- Job creation in March hit its slowest pace in nine months and was well below expectations, according to the Labor Department.
NWFA Names Wood Floor of the Year Winners
Dallas, TX, April 5, 2013 -- Denver Dustless won the top prize in the National Wood Flooring Association's 2013 Wood Floor of the Year contest.
Sphinx, Pantone in Design Partnership
New York, NY, April 5, 2013 -- Sphinx by Oriental Weavers said it has a new color partnership with Pantone, LLC.
Masland Contract Debuts Online Design Tool
Mobile, AL, April 5, 2013 -- Commercial design specifiers can now customize and recolor standard area rugs with Masland Contract’s new Rugs 4.0 program online.
Ardex Names Feather Finish Contest Winners
Aliquippa, PA, April 5, 2013 -- Ardex Americas said that Steve Wells of Designs by Wells was the grand prize winner in the Ardex Feather Finish installer video contest.
Indonesian Tile Makers See Strong Year Ahead
Jakarta, Indonesia, April 5, 2013 -- Indonesian ceramic tile producers expect a 15-20% increase in total sales this year from $2.46 billion sales in 2012.
Beaulieu Adopts New Logo, Brand Identity
Dalton, GA, April 4, 2013 -- Beaulieu of America said it has adopted a new logo and brand identity.
Malls See Lower Vacancy Rate in First Quarter
New York, NY, April 4, 2013 -- The strip mall vacancy rate fell to 10.6% from 10.7% in the first quarter, according to research firm Reis.
Floor Focus Names Vision Awards Winners
Chattanooga, TN, March 20, 2013 -- Floor Focus, along with its partners Bentley Prince Street, Centiva, Crossville and Johnsonite, has announced the winners of its 4th annual Vision Awards.