Jack Duffy of Carpet Laying Services Has Died
Mt. Prospect, IL, September 5, 2019-Jack Duffy, 88, former owner of Carpet Laying Service, has died.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Tile of Spain Adds Four New Brands to Quick Ship Program
Miami, FL, September 5, 2019—Tile of Spain, the international brand representing over 120 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer's Association (ASCER), announces the expansion of the Tile of Spain USA Quick Ship Collection.
Trade Deficit Narrowed in July but Gap with China Widened
Washington, DC, September 4, 2019 -The goods and services deficit was $54.0 billion in July, down $1.5 billion from $55.5 billion in June, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
New Version of NSF/ANSI Sustainability Assessment for Carpet Released
Dalton, GA, September 4, 2019-The newest edition of NSF/ANSI 140 Sustainability Assessment for Carpet, released August 2019, continues to promote the highest standard of environmentally responsible carpet products.
CBC Forms Partnership with Wm. Bird for Toli and CI Takiron Lines
Cary, NC, September 4, 2019—CBC Flooring is proud to announce that William M. Bird will now serve as the exclusive distributor of its Toli and CI Takiron product lines throughout Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Northern Florida.
Expanko Expands Representation in Two Territories
Maple Shade, NJ, September 4, 2019—Expanko Resilient Flooring has welcomed Jessica McNaughton of Cara Green Healthy Building Materials and Lynn Mitchell of A+D Elements as new agents to its expanding network.
Engineered Floors Launches E-Comm Site for J+J & EF Contract
Dalton, GA, September 4, 2019—Engineered Floors Commercial Division, a commercial flooring provider that goes to market under the J+J Flooring and EF Contract brands, has launched an e-commerce website designed to provide flooring customers with fast, efficient, and immediate service.
Purchasing Managers' Index Dipped in August
Tempe, AZ, September 3, 2019—The August Purchasing Managers’ Index registered 49.1%, a decrease of 2.1 percentage points from the July reading of 51.2%, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Construction Spending Ticked Up 0.1% in July
Washington, DC, September 3, 2019-Construction spending during July 2019 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,288.8 billion, 0.1% above the revised June estimate of $1,288.1 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Creating Your Space Rolls Out New Color Technology Tools
San Rafael, CA, September 3, 2019 –Creating Your Space is pleased to announce its color technology tools for use on its dealer’s custom websites.