High Point Market Kicks Off Tomorrow
High Point, NC, April 5, 2019—The spring 2019 High Point Market launches April 6 in High Point, North Carolina.
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.
Unemployment Held Steady at 3.8% in March
Washington, DC, April 5, 2019-Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 196,000 in March, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.8%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
NWFA to Offer Shipping Discounts Through YRC Freight
St. Louis, MO, April 5, 2019—The National Wood Flooring Association is offering freight shipping discounts for its members through YRC Freight.
Novalis Names Kevin Phillips Director of Technical Services
Toronto, ON, April 5, 2019-Novalis Innovative Flooring announced that industry veteran Kevin Phillips has joined its North American operations as director of technical services.
Jobless Claims Hit Lowest Level Since 1969
Washington, DC, April 4, 2019-In the week ending March 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 202,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
AIA Announces Winners of Library Building Awards
Washington, DC, April 4, 2019—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association (ALA) are awarding six libraries with the 2019 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards for excellence in architectural design.
Coverings to Offer Wide Range of Educational Opportunities
Arlington, VA, April 4, 2019—Coverings will offer more than 50 educational opportunities to attendees of the 2019 show.
NWFA Launching Wood Flooring Specialist Apprenticeship Program
St. Louis, MO, April 3, 2019-The National Wood Flooring Association will launch a federally registered Wood Flooring Specialist Apprenticeship at the Wood Flooring Expo in Fort Worth, Texas, May 1 to 3.
Ed Williams, Veteran of the Carpet Industry, Has Died
Dalton, GA, April 3, 2019-Ed Williams, 75, formerly of Lexmark, Mohawk and a host of other carpet businesses, passed away March 30 in his home.
Joe Reddington Named COO of Swiff-Train
Houston, TX, April 3, 2019—Swiff-Train announces the promotion of Joe Reddington to chief operating officer, effective immediately.