San Diego County Floor Covering Association Hosts
Escondido, CA, October 31, 2005---Floor Excellence 2005 was attended by 125 flooring installers who participated in a wealth of knowledge shared by those who presented the seminars.
Today's Flooring News
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.
Domco Announces Price Increases
Farnham, Quebec, October 31, 2005--Domco announced that it will increase prices from 3 percent to 6 percent on its resilient products, effective December 1, 2005.
3Q GDP Up 3.8%
Washington, GA, October 28, 2005--The economy grew at a 3.8% seasonally adjusted annual rate in the third quarter of 2005, according to a Commerce Department report.
Plans for Armstrong Site to be Revealed Today
Lancaster County, PA, October 28, 2005--The mystery of what will become of Armstrong World Industries' Liberty Street flooring plant may be resolved today,
Nevada Retailer Donates Generously
Lake Tahoe, NV, October 28, 2005--The Leadership Lake Tahoe's "One Home at a Time" team received a very generous donation from The Paint Store & Carpet Barn.
Faus Names McGrady-Allman Director of Sales
Dalton, GA, October 28, 2005--Faus Group, Inc. announced the appointment of Katie McGrady-Allman to the post of director of sales.
Johns Manville Plans New Nonwoven Glass Mat Produc
Denver, CO, October 28, 2005--Johns Manville announced plans to build a new nonwoven glass mat production line at its facility in Etowah, Tennessee.
3Q Employment Costs Up 0.8%
Washington, DC, October 28, 2005--Employment costs rose 0.8% in the third quarter, in line with economists' expectations and virtually unchanged from the 0.7% gain seen during the second quarter.
Consumer Sentiment Slips in October
Ann Arbor, MI, October 28, 2005--Consumer sentiment fell slightly in late October, according to media reports of proprietary research at the University of Michigan.
Five Receive CFI Master-II Certification
Kansas City, MO, October 28, 2005—Earlier this month, five installers achieved CFI Master-II certification, the highest level of certification in the carpet installation field.