Producer Prices Inched Up in December
Washington, DC, January 15, 2020—The Producer Price Index for final demand edged up 0.1% in December, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Metroflor to Host Fundraiser Concert in Cartersville, Georgia
Calhoun, GA, January 15, 2020—Halstead/Metroflor’s Addiction Crisis charity (HMAC) will host a night of musical entertainment in Cartersville, Georgia to raise funds to combat the addiction epidemic affecting addicts and their families nationwide.
BIFMA Seeking New Executive Director
Grand Rapids, MI, January 15, 2020—BIFMA, the voice of the commercial furniture industry, has announced that in anticipation of its long-serving executive director Thomas Reardon’s early 2020 retirement plan, it is initiating a search to identify a new leader.
I4F Names Nox's Yoon Koh As First Valuable Ideas Award Winner
Hannover, DE, January 15, 2020—I4F announced its new “Valuable Ideas” Award. Yoon J. Koh, chairman of NOX Corporation, was named as the 2019 winner of this new award.
Broadlume Acquires Creating Your Space
San Rafael, CA, January 14, 2020--Broadlume, a newly formed company with the mission to build integrated solutions that transform the way flooring is bought and sold around the world, has acquired Creating Your Space.
Atlanta Market Launches Today
Atlanta, GA, January 14, 2020—The Atlanta Market, formerly known as the Atlanta International Area Rug Market, opens today at AmericasMart in Atlanta, Georgia, running through January 21.
Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition Deadline Extended to January 31
New York, NY, January 14, 2020—Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency had extended the deadline for entries for the 2020 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition to January 31.
Brandon Culpepper Named SVP of Mass Merchant Sales for Surya
Cartersville, GA, January 14, 2020—Surya has named Brandon Culpepper to the newly created role of senior vice president of mass merchant sales.
Conlon & Hoffner Honored by Charlie Dilks at Carpet One
Phoenix, AZ, January 13, 2020-At the Carpet One convention last week in Phoenix, Arizona, Charlie Dilks, chief product officer for CCA Global Partners, honored Shaw’s Bruce Conlon and Milliken’s Charlie Hoffner from the stage; both men are retiring.
Schönox Forms Distribution Partnership with Michael Halebian & Co.
Florence, AL, January 14, 2020—Schönox HPS North America continues to grow its distribution network in North America with the addition of northeastern distributor, Michael Halebian and Co.