I4F Fills Two Key Roles in Asia
Hamont, Belgium, April 5, 2023—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, has appointed new strategic roles in China and Vietnam.
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Ceramics of Italy to Unveil New HDR-Designed Booth at Coverings
New York, NY, April 5, 2023—At Coverings 2023, Ceramics of Italy will debut a new booth designed by leading architecture and interiors firm HDR, which will serve as an inspiring display of Italian design, biophilia, and hospitality, at the center of the Italian Pavilion.
FCEF to Host Day-Long Fundraiser on National Skilled Trades Day
Dalton, GA, April 5, 2023—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) will hold its first annual day-long fundraising campaign on May 3. This event coincides with National Skilled Trades Day to bring awareness to flooring installation as a skilled trade.
Crossville Aiming for 30% Reduction in Embodied Carbon by 2030
Crossville, TN, April 4, 2023-Crossville Inc. announces aggressive carbon reduction goals affecting its tiles’ global warming potential with a goal of achieving a 30% reduction in manufacturing embodied carbon by 2030.
Florim Begins Production of Gauged Porcelain in Tennessee
Clarksville, TN, April 4, 2023-With the initial $35 million dollar expansion plan announced over one year ago, Florim USA started the production of gauged porcelain tile with the installation of the latest press technology the Continua+, by Sacmi.
NWFA & DHA Release EPDs for Wood Flooring Products
St. Louis, April 4, 2023—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) and the Decorative Hardwoods Association (DHA) have announced the completion of comprehensive Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for wood flooring products.
Orders For Manufactured Goods Declined 0.7% in February
Washington, DC, April 4, 2023-New orders for manufactured goods in February, down three of the last four months, decreased $3.9 billion or 0.7% to $536.4 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 2.1% January decrease.
Job Openings Decreased to 9.9M in February
Washington, DC, April 4, 2023—The number of job openings decreased to 9.9 million on the last business day of February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Gerflor Acquires SnapLock Industries
Bolingbrook, IL, April 3, 2023—Gerflor, a designer and manufacturer of specialized flooring for sport, commercial and residential environments, has acquired SnapLock Industries, a developer and manufacturer in the modular surface category.
Beaulieu International Group Acquires Australia-Based Signature Floors
Waregem, Belgium, April 3, 2023—Beaulieu International Group (BIG) has signed an agreement with Australian B2B flooring wholesaler Signature Floors to acquire its complete range of activities.