Unilin Successfully Defends Laminate Waterproofing Patents in Europe
Waregem, Belgium, October 6, 2021-On September 28, Unilin Technologies successfully defended an opposition against its European Patent EP 3294969 B1 (“the '969 Patent”).
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Flooring Services LLC Investing $4.4M in New SC Headquarters
Goose Creek, SC, October 6, 2021—Flooring Services LLC (FSL), a commercial and residential flooring company led by president Jay Schwartz, is building a new headquarters in Goose Creek, South Carolina, reports WCSC.
Mortgage Applications Declined 6.9% in Last Week of September
Washington, DC, October 6, 2021-Mortgage applications decreased 6.9% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 1, 2021.
Construction Material Shortage Forcing Builders to Make Substitutions
New York, NY, October 6, 2021-Shortages of key construction materials are forcing some builders and contractors to turn to substitutes and hunt for alternative suppliers as they rush to meet high demand for new housing, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Diverzify Acquires Pavilion Floors
Chicago, IL, October 5, 2021-Diverzify, a commercial flooring installation and interior services company, welcomes Pavilion Floors, a Massachusetts-based, full-service commercial flooring company serving the Northeast U.S., to its growing network of brands.
Dixie Launches Decorative Import Rug Business & New Brands
Dalton, GA, October 5, 2021-T.M. Nuckols, president of TDG Residential, is excited to announce the rebranding of the company’s decorative segment product lines. Masland Wool is being rebranded to 1866 by Masland. Fabrica Wool is being rebranded to Décor by Fabrica.
Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Shareholder Lawsuit Against Mohawk
Chattanooga, TN, October 5, 2021-A federal judge has refused to dismiss charges that Calhoun, Georgia-based Mohawk Industries deliberately misrepresented sales and performance of its luxury vinyl tile operations in the United States for more than two years, reports the Chattanooga Times Free Press.
2021 HiP Award Winners Named at NeoCon
Chicago, IL, October 5, 2021—The 2021 HiP Award Winners were named at NeoCon.
NTCA Names '21 Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year Award Winners
Flowood, MS, October 5, 2021—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced its 2021 Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year Award in both the residential and commercial categories.
Cersaie 2021 Attendance 56% of 2019 Event
Bologna, IT, October 5, 2021—The 38th Cersaie, held in Bologna from September 27 to October 1 featured 623 companies in a total exhibition space of 150,000 square meters across fifteen fully occupied halls of the Bologna Exhibition Centre.