Armstrong Commercial's Striations Wins Awards
Lancaster, PA, Oct. 10, 2012 -- Armstrong Commercial's Striations BioBased Tile took top honors in the 2012 Symposium Distinction Awards, winning both Architect's Choice and Best in Show.
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Surfaces, Las Vegas Market Coordinate Dates
Las Vegas, NV, Oct. 9, 2012 -- The Surfaces flooring trade show says it will hold its 2013 and 2014 shows in Las Vegas at the same time as the winter Las Vegas Markets.
Ardex Sponsoring Feather Finish Contest
Aliquippa, PA, Oct. 9, 2012 -- Ardex Americas recently announced a Feather Finish installer video contest focusing on creative and traditional uses of Ardex Feather Finish patch.
Dover Rug & Home Flooring in Design Home
Boston, MA, Oct. 9, 2012 -- Dover Rug & Home is the floor and rug sponsor in Boston Magazine’s Design Home 2012.
Corporate Floors Acquires Wilson Flooring
Grapevine, TX, Oct. 8, 2012 -- Commercial contractor Corporate Floors Inc., said it has purchased the business operations of Wilson Flooring Solutions, effective October 5.
Koufidakis Named President of NFA
Phoenix, AZ, Oct. 8, 2012 -- Phil Koufidakis, owner of Baker Brothers in Phoenix, was elected president of the National Floorcovering Alliance for a two-year term.
Unemployment Figure Drops Below 8%
Washington, DC, Oct. 5, 2012 -- Employers created 114,000 new jobs in September and the unemployment rate dropped below 8% for the first time since 2009, according to the Labor Department.
Improving Housing Markets List Ticks Higher
Washington, DC, Oct. 5, 2012 -- A total of 103 housing markets in the U.S. qualified to be listed on the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Dal-Tile Closing New York Mosaic Tile Plant
Olean, NY, Oct. 5, 2012 -- Dal-Tile Corp. said it is closing its mosaic tile manufacturing facility in Olean.
Chain Store Sales Rise in September
New York, NY, Oct. 5, 2012 -- U.S. comparable chain store sales rose 0.9 percent in September compared to a year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers.