WFCA Attorney Jeffrey King Inducted into Hall of Fame
Dalton, GA, June 21, 2024––The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announces the induction of Jeffrey King into its Hall of Fame for 2024.
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Housing Starts Declined 5.5% in May
Washington, DC, June 20, 2024—Privately-owned housing starts in May were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,277,000, U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced.
Domotex Shifts Format in Even and Odd Years
Hannover, DE, June 20, 2024-Following the keynote theme “True Connections. Excellence in Design,” exhibitors from all over the world will be displaying their innovations at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds January 16 to 19, 2025.
Initial Jobless Claims Declined 5,000 in Week Ending June 15
Washington, DC, June 20, 2024—In the week ending June 15, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 238,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
NeoCon 2024 Hosted 50,000 Attendees
Chicago, IL, June 19, 2024-The 55th edition of NeoCon welcomed more than 50,000, as architects, designers, specifiers, facility managers, manufacturers, and end-users from across the globe converged at The Mart June 10 to 12.
Builder Confidence Declines Two Points to 43 in June
Washington, DC, June 19, 2024—Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 43 in June, down two points from May, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). This is the lowest reading since December 2023.
I4F Obtains Rights to "SPC" Trademark, Frees it for Industry Use
Turnhout, Belgium, June 19, 2024—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, has obtained the full rights to the U.S. “SPC” trademark and is freeing the flooring industry from current U.S. customs restraints related to SPC products carrying L2C program holographic labels.
Bob’s Carpet & Flooring Opening 18th Location
Oldsmar, FL, June 19, 2024—Bob’s Carpet & Flooring will open a new location in Oldsmar, Florida.
WFCA Adds Two to Board of Directors
Dalton, GA, June 19, 2024––The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has appointed two industry leaders to its board of directors: Doug Jackson, CEO of Cali Bamboo, and Dani Brock, vice president of retail experience at Shaw Industries.
Mannington Sells Calhoun Rigid Core Facility to Bossen
Salem, NJ, June 18, 2024-Mannington Mills has sold its rigid core manufacturing plant in Calhoun, Georgia to Bossen New Materials Corporation.