Abbey Convention Kicks Off in Orlando Today
Orlando, FL, February 12, 2020-The Abbey Carpet & Floor 2020 convention kicks off today in Orlando, Florida.
Today's Flooring News
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Greenbuild Extends Call for Proposals
London, EU, February 12, 2020- Greenbuild has extended its call for proposals until February 18.
New ASTM Standard Helps Test for Phthalates in Resilient Flooring
West Conshohocken, PA, February 11, 2020-A new ASTM International standard aims to help those involved in manufacturing and selling resilient flooring to test for ortho-phthalate content.
Small Business Optimism Starts 2020 on High Note
Washington, DC, February 11, 2020-The small business optimism index started the new year in the top 10% of all readings in the 46-year history of the survey, rising 1.6 points to 104.3 in the month of January, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
Gerflor Taking 50 Installer/Dealer Representatives to France
Chicago, IL, February 11, 2020-Through a combination of sales growth and business support, over 50 representatives of Gerflor USA’s partnered installer/dealers will be traveling to France in March 2020 as part of a 2019 incentive program.
Job Openings Fell to 6.4 Million in December
Washington, DC, February 11, 2020-The number of job openings fell to 6.4 million (-364,000) on the last business day of December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Mannington Presents John B. Campbell Award to Elias Wilf
Salem, NJ, February 11, 2020—Mannington Mills recently presented Elias Wilf Corporation with its John B. Campbell Award.
Harry Milli of Certified Floorcovering Services Has Died
Indianapolis, IN, February 6, 2020-Harold “Harry” Joseph Milli of Certified Floorcovering Services died February 2.
Carter Brett Charged with Bid Rigging, Price Fixing
Washington, DC, February 11, 2020-Carter Brett, an account executive for a large flooring manufacturer, has been charged for conspiring to rig bids and fix prices for commercial flooring products and services, and for his role in a money laundering conspiracy involving kickbacks, the Department of Justice reports.
CARE to Hold 18th National Conference in Portland, OR in May
Dalton, GA, February 10, 2020-CARE (Carpet America Recovery Effort) will hold its 18th national conference, "Carpet Recycling Comes of Age," on May 12 and 13 at the Embassy Suites in downtown Portland, Oregon.