Phenix Rigid-Core LVT Receives EPD
Dalton, GA, May 24, 2019—Phenix Flooring’ s rigid core LVT received an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).
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Chuck Bitting of Tuftco Has Died
Chattanooga, TN, May 24, 2019—Charles (Chuck) Bitting, 85, retired sales representative for Tuftco died May 18.
Mannington Announces Student Winners of 17th Art is Cool Awards
Salem, NJ, May 24, 2019—On May 22, Mannington hosted the 17th annual “Art is Cool” awards at its Salem, New Jersey headquarters.
Architecture Billings Index Score Rose to 50.5 in April
Washington, DC, May 23, 2019-The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for April showed a small increase in design services at 50.5, which is up from 47.8 in March.
April's New Home Sales Fell from March But Rose 7.0% YOY
Washington, DC, May 23, 2019—Sales of new single-family houses in April 2019 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 673,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Mohawk & Tarkett Increase Prices on Chinese-Made Products
Chattanooga, TN, May 23, 2019-Mohawk and Tarkett each sent out price increase letters on May 20, citing the Trump administration’s tariffs on Chinese-made goods.
NeoCon Introducing Outdoor Plaza at 51st Edition of Show
Chicago, Il, May 23, 2019-To further enhance the NeoCon experience and address the next frontier of flexible workplaces, the 51st edition will mark the launch of the NeoCon Plaza, a new outdoor amenity space that spans the length of The Mart’s South Drive.
AHF Products to Acquire LM Flooring
Lancaster, PA, May 22, 2019-AHF Products has announces that it will acquire LM Flooring, a Shanghai based importer of engineered hardwood flooring products, with closing expected within 30 days.
Lowe's Comparable Store Sales Rose 4.2% in U.S. in Q1
Mooresville, NC, May 22, 2019-Lowe’s reported sales for Q1 2019 increased 2.2% to $17.7 billion from $17.4 billion in Q1 2018, and comparable sales increased 3.5%. Comparable sales for the U.S. home improvement business increased 4.2%.
Toll Bros. Q2 Income Rose 15.7%
Horsham, PA, May 22, 2019—Toll Brothers announced net income of $129.3 million for Q2 2019, compared to net income of $111.8 million in Q2 2018, an increase of 15.7%.