NALFA Participates in 'Designing Spaces' Special
Washington, DC, June 10, 2013 -- The North American Laminate Floor Association was approached by the popular television show Designing Spaces for a six show special that will air from June - August.
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Humidity, Temperature Focus of Wood Class
Raleigh, NC, June 10, 2013 -- North Carolina State University's and Virginia Tech's Wood Extension Departments are conducting a class for the Floor Inspectors Educational Guild for installers, retailers, inspectors and manufacturers.
J&J Industries To Unveil New Identity at NeoCon
Dalton, GA, June 7, 2013 -- J&J Industries said it has a new name that will better reflect the company and its distinct flooring brands, Invision and Kinetex.
May Job Growth Maintains Moderate Pace
Washington, DC, June 7, 2013 -- The economy added 175,000 jobs in May but the unemployment percentage ticked up, according to the Labor Department.
Persian Rug Sells for Record $33.7 Million
New York, NY, June 7, 2013 -- A Persian rug from the early 1600s sold for $33.7 million at Sotheby's in New York City.
SCS Certified Flooring on Diplay at NeoCon
Chicago, IL, June 7, 2013 - Sixty exhibitors at NeoCon next week will be showcasing products with environmental and sustainability achievements certified by SCS Global Services.
Job Cuts Down in April, Plunge from 2012 Level
Chicago, IL, June 6, 2013 – Monthly job cuts declined for the third consecutive month in May, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Improving Housing Markets List Expands in June
Washington, DC, June 6, 2013 -- The number of U.S. housing markets on the mend rose by five to a total of 263 in June, according to the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index.
Jobless Claims Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, June 6, 2013 -- Initial claims for new unemployment benefits fell by 11,000 to 346,000 in the week ended June 1, according to the Labor Department.
WFCA Wins Golden Thinker PR Award
Anaheim, CA, June 6, 2013 -- The World Floor Covering Association has again been awarded the Golden Thinker Award from North American Precis Syndicate.