WFCA Launches Online Coronavirus Resource Center
Dalton, GA, March 31, 2020—In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has launched the Coronavirus Resource Center.
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Home Prices Rose 3.9% in January, Says Case-Shiller
New York, NY, March 31, 2020—Home prices made a 3.9% annual gain in January, up from 3.7% in the previous month, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions.
AIA Reports on COVID-19's Impact on U.S. Architecture Firms
Washington, DC, March 31, 2020-A new report from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) reveals the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on architecture firms in the U.S.
David Miller Named President of Sales for Dalton Wholesale Floors
Dalton, GA, March 31, 2020—David Miller has been named president of sales and business development for Dalton Wholesale Floors.
Horizon Forest Products Relocates Maryland Branch
Laurel, MD, March 31, 2020—Horizon Forest Products has relocated its Beltsville, Maryland branch from Tucker Street to its new home in the Baltimore-Washington area in Laurel, Maryland.
I4F Forms Partnership with Quickstyle Industries
Hamont, Belgium, March 31, 2020—I4F has entered into an exclusive patent partnership with Quickstyle Industries, giving I4F the sole licensing rights for Quickstyle’s grout patent family in all major markets worldwide, including the United States, Europe and Asia/Pacific.
Jack Bandy, Founder of Coronet Industries, Dies of Coronavirus
Chattanooga, TN, March 30, 2020-Burl Jackson “Jack” Bandy, 93, co-founder of Coronet Industries, died March 29.
Mohawk Files 8-K with SEC, Addressing Likely Impact of Covid-19 on Business
Calhoun, GA, March 30, 2020-Mohawk made the following 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27.
Pending Home Sales Rose 2.4% in February
Washington, DC, March 30, 2020—The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) grew 2.4% to 111.5 in February, according to the National Association of Realtors. Year-over-year contract signings increased 9.4%. An index of 100 is equal to the level of contract activity in 2001.
Confindustria Ceramica Unveiling New Collections Online Due to Pandemic
New York, NY, March 30, 2020—Confindustria Ceramica is doing an online launch of the new spring—summer 2020 product collections due to the coronavirus pandemic.