Mannington Named to Top 30 Exceptional Business Families List
Salem, NJ, September 12, 2019-Mannington Mills joins a group of “Top 30 Exceptional Business Families,” named by Family Business Magazine.
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Trump Tweets Delay in Plans to Raise Tariffs on Chinese Flooring to 30%
Washington, DC, September 12, 2019-On September 11, President Trump announced via Tweet that he will delay the 5% increase in tariffs, including Chinese-made flooring, from October 1 to October 15.
Most Americans Believe the U.S. Faces Housing Affordability Crisis
Washington, DC, September 12, 2019—Four out of five American households believe the nation is suffering a housing affordability crisis and at least 75% report this is a problem at the state and local level as well, according to a new nationwide survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Consumer Prices Inched Up 0.1% in August
Washington, DC, September 12, 2019--The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.1% in August on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.3% in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Architect Compensation On the Rise
Washington, DC, September 12, 2019—Prolonged economic expansion, a near 50-year low unemployment rate, and a 40% increase in non-residential construction spending over the last several years has led to an increase in compensation for architects.
Aquafil's Econyl Nylon Earns LEED Points in Four Categories
Atlanta, GA, September 12, 2019-Aquafil has announced that Econyl regenerated nylon contributes to LEED v4 points in four main categories.
Cersaie Holding First ADI Booth Design Award Competition
Bologna, IT, September 12, 2019—The 37th Cersaie, International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings, which takes place in Bologna, Italy, September 23 to 27, will be hosting the first edition of the ADI Booth Design Award honoring exhibition booths that promote the products and brand values of companies taking part in the show.
NFA Elects Three Members to Board
Nashville, TN, September 11, 2019-At the National Flooring Alliance (NFA) meeting is underway now in Nashville, Tennessee, the group elected three new board members: Deb DeGraaf of DeGraaf Interiors, Larry Flick of The Floor Store and A.J. Boyajiian of AJ Rose.
Ecore Promotes Mitch Schreiber to COO
Lancaster, PA, September 11, 2019-Ecore has announced that Mitch Schreiber has been promoted to chief operating officer (COO) where he will be responsible for the overall efficiency and growth of the business, including all functions and satellite operations for the Operating Unit.
Starnet Welcomes New Member, John Herbert Company
Columbus, OH, September 11, 2019-The Starnet board of directors approved the John Herbert Company to their partnership.