CARE Amends Five-Year Plan to CalRecycle, Following Disapproval
Dalton, GA, January 25, 2023-On January 17, CARE submitted a revised five-year plan to CalRecycle.
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Mortgage Applications Rose 7.0% in Week Ending January 20
Washington, DC, January 25, 2023—Mortgage applications increased 7.0% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 20, 2023.
CRI President Joe Yarbrough Announces Retirement
Dalton, GA, January 25, 2023-After 55 years serving the carpet industry, Joe Yarbrough, president of The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), announced his intent to retire later this year.
TCNA Changing Name of Lab to Intl. Product Assurance Laboratories
Clemson, SC, January 25, 2023-The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Product Performance Testing Laboratory is changing its name to International Product Assurance (IPA) Laboratories.
U.S. Economy Slows But Europe's Stabilizes
New York, NY, January 25, 2023—"Two of the world’s largest economies moved in opposite directions at the start of the year, with U.S. businesses reporting further declines in activity in January while the eurozone saw a modest pickup,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
CFI Announces 2023 Board; Styka Named Chair
Dalton, GA, January 25, 2023—Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) announced Don Styka, director of field services, Tarkett, was elected as its new board chair during the December advisory board meeting.
Jodie Doyle Named President of Indusparquet
Miami, FL, January 25, 2023—Indusparquet, a manufacturer of Brazilian premium hardwood flooring, has announced several key sales promotions for their internal staff.
NTCA Announces Workshops, Events & Trainings for February
Flowood, MS, January 25, 2023-February holds nine National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) workshops, two regional events and two art glass panel trainings.
Congoleum Announces Partnership with HomeSphere
Denver, CO, January 25, 2023-Congoleum has announced a partnership with HomeSphere, a platform connecting building product manufacturers to 2,700-plus homebuilders who collectively construct more homes than the top five public homebuilders combined.
HMTX Pledges Support to FCEF
Dalton, GA, January 25, 2023-The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) recently welcomed HMTX Industries as a new supporter to their growing list of flooring industry companies willing to step up and support the recruitment, scholarship, and placement initiatives developed by the FCEF.