Benjamin Hagood, Past CEO of William M. Bird, Has Died
Charleston, SC, November 12, 2019— Benjamin Hagood Sr., past president and chief executive officer of William M. Bird, died November 9, 2019.
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NAFCD Convention Kicks Off Today in New Orleans
New Orleans, LA, November 12—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) annual convention kicks off today in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Belknap White Acquires Controlling Interest in JJ Haines
Mansfield, MA, February 14, 2019-The Belknap White Group has announced an expanded equity investment in the JJ Haines Company of Baltimore, Maryland.
Michael Ogle, Owner of Ogle's Hardwood, Has Died
Huntersville, NC, November 12, 2019—Michael Ogle, owner of Ogle’s Hardwood Flooring in Huntersville, North Carolina, died November 6.
Five Commercial Contractors Joining to Form F5 Finishes, Launching IPO
San Francisco, CA, November 11, 2019-Five commercial contractors are coming together and eyeing an IPO [initial public offering], according to the San Francisco Business Times.
25% Tariff Exclusion Granted for Click LVT Flooring from China
Washington DC, November 8, 2019--The U.S. Trade Representative has granted an exclusion from Section 301 tariffs for select types of LVT.
Balta Reports Q3 Growth Driven by Bentley's Commercial Success
Sint-Baafs-Vijve, Belgium, November 11, 2019—Balta, which owns Bentley, reported year over year (YOY) revenue growth of 3% for Q3.
BDNY Underway Now in New York
New York, NY, November 11, 2019-BDNY is underway now in New York at the Jacob K. Javits Center.
Bonitz Names New Managing Partners in Winston-Salem & Knoxville
Concord, NC, November 11, 2019—Bonitz has announced the promotion of two key associates into leadership roles in the Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Knoxville, Tennessee markets.
Consumer Sentiment Ticked Up 0.2% in Early November
Ann Arbor, MI, November 8, 2019—Consumer sentiment rose 0.2% to 95.7 in early November, according to the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.