Scottish Landlords Ordered To Install Carpet
Edinburgh, Scotland, July 13, 2012 -- Hardwood floors have been banned from thousands of apartments in two of Scotland’s biggest cities because of noise issues, according to the Scottish Daily Record.
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FCW's Gavin Develops New Fitness Studio
Chattanooga, TN, July 13, 2012 -- Floor Covering Weekly editor Kim Gavin has become the co-owner of a new fitness studio in Chattanooga.
First Time Unemployment Claims Fall Sharply
Washington, DC, July 12, 2012 -- First-time claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in more than four years, according to the Labor Department.
June Foreclosure Starts Up Over Last Year
Irvine, CA, July 12, 2012 -- Foreclosure starts rose 4% in June compared with a year ago, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Crossville Products on DIY Show Friday
Crossville, TN, July 12, 2012 -– Crossville products are being featured in an episode of the DIY Network’s Bath Crashers slated to air this Friday, July 13.
Carpet One Convention: 'Team of Champions'
Orlando, FL, July 12, 2012 -- Carpet One Floor & Home members from the U.S. and Canada met for their 2012 Summer Convention in Orlando, Florida, featuring the theme “Team of Champions.”
Claremont Rug Purchases Persian Collection
Oakland, CA, July 12, 2012 -- Jan David Winitz of Claremont Rug Company said he has acquired a globally significant private collection that had been assembled and held by a New England-based family over four generations.
Flooring Associations, U-Penn Form Partnership
Philadelphia, PA, July 11, 2012 -- The University of Pennsylvania and four leading trade associations in the flooring industry have established the Partnership for Executive Development and Business Growth.
Carlisle Wide Plank To Add China Showrooms
Stoddard, NH, July 11, 2012 -- Carlisle Wide Plank Floors said it plans to expand in the China market.
Arizona Polymer Flooring Names Tech Director
Glendale, AZ, July 11, 2012 -- Arizona Polymer Flooring, a manufacturer of high-performance flooring products and concrete coating systems, has named Jim Essig as technical director.