Patrick Millot Named CEO of Laticrete, Rothberg Remains Chairman
Bethany, CT, July 20, 2020-Laticrete has named Patrick Millot as its next chief executive officer. Millot succeeds David A. Rothberg, who continues as chairman of the board.
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NALFA Releases Laminate & Underlayment Standards Free of Charge
Washington, DC, July 20, 2020--The North American Laminate Flooring Association has made all of the laminate flooring and underlayment standards available to the public free of charge, including NALFA’s Laminate Surface Swell Test method for testing water resistance.
Crossville Releases Digital Look Book
Crossville, TN, July 20, 2020—Crossville has released a digital look book that showcases the company’s Brilliant Deduction color series within the just-launched Swatches Wall Tile Collection in relation to Pantone’s Vibrant Rebellion palette.
Housing Starts Rose 17.3% in June
Washington, DC, June 17, 2020— Privately-owned housing starts in June were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,186,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 17.3% above the revised May estimate of 1,011,000 but is 4.0% below the June 2019 rate of 1,235,000.
Consumer Sentiment Fell 6.3% in Early July
Ann Arbor, MI, July 17, 2020—Consumer sentiment fell 6.3% to 73.2 in early July, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Shaw & Emser Named to 50 Best Companies to Sell For List for 2020
Chattanooga, TN July 17, 2020—Shaw Industries and Emser Tile have been named to Selling Power magazine’s 50 Best Companies to Sell For list for 2020.
Schluter Expands Virtual Education Offering
Plattsburgh, NY, July 17, 2020--In response to the ongoing demand for distance learning, Schluter Systems has expanded the series of live, online training programs they launched in the spring.
Wayne Topel, Regional VP for Shaw, Dies
Chicago, IL, July 17, 2020—Wayne Topel, 61, regional vice president for Shaw, died July 14.
Alan Rowell Named VP Aspecta North America
Norwalk, CT, July 17, 2020—Alan Rowell, currently director of sales for Aspecta commercial flooring, has been promoted to VP Aspecta North America.
Retail Sales Rose 7.5% in June
Washington, DC, July 16, 2020—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for June 2020 were $524.3 billion, an increase of 7.5% from the previous month, and 1.1% above June 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.