Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Kennesaw, GA, Oct. 26, 2009—Stainmaster carpets and carpets composed of Antron fiber can have up to 40 percent lower energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions than the majority of competitive carpets.
Washington, DC, Oct. 26, 2009--Although the supply of new homes is the smallest since 1992, prices remain depressed and its a buyer's market.
Washington, DC, Oct. 26, 2009--The PET plastic recycling rate of hit 27% last year, according to the National Association for PET Container Resources and the Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers
London, England, Oct. 26, 2009--Floors-2-Go is close to securing new investment, and is thought to be looking to acquire up to $8 million to fund expansion.
Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 23, 2009--Commercial carpet manufacturer Bentley Prince Street recently received the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Foundation Trustees Award.
Lancaster, PA, Oct. 23, 2009--Armstrong Flooring Products will have a prominent presence on the show floor at Surfaces next February.
Washington, DC, Oct. 23, 2009--Resales of U.S. houses jumped 9.4% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.57 million, the highest in more than two years, the National Association of Realtors estimated Friday.
Washington, DC, Oct. 23, 2009--U.S. leading economic indicators rose 1% in September, the sixth straight increase and a strong signal that a "recovery is developing," the Conference Board reported Thursday.
Dalton, GA, Oct. 22, 2009--Mohawk Industries has named Bill Kilbride chief sustainability officer and Jenny Cross has been promoted to director of sustainability.
Dallas, TX, Oct. 22, 2009—Southwest Airlines said it will test a “green plane,” a Boeing 737-700 that incorporates InterfaceFlor carpet, among other products.