I4F Settles Infringement Suit
Willemstad, Curaçao, January 28, 2019—I4F has announced the settlement of a patent infringement lawsuit it filed in the United States against U.S. retailer Carpet Express and Beauflor USA.
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Winners of 2019 HPS Schönox Worst Subfloor Contest Announced
Las Vegas, NV, January 25, 2019-The winners of the fifth Worst Subfloor Contest were announce January 24 at the HPS Schönox booth in Las Vegas, Nevada as part of The International Surfaces Event.
Floorcovering Retail Sales Slowed in Q4, Says Stifel
St. Louis, MO, January 25, 2019-In early January, Stifel released a note addressing the slowing of retail foot traffic for floorcovering in Q4 and reduced estimates on several of its flooring names.
Oerlikon Joins Adamos Alliance
Remscheid, DE, January 25, 2019—The Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment has been a member of Adamos, an alliance of machine and systems construction sector companies, since the beginning of 2019.
Carpet One Names 2019 Award Winners
Washington, DC, January 24, 2019—During its recent convention at the Gaylord National Convention Center, Carpet One Floor & Home recognized outstanding members of its cooperative.
Architectural Billings Slowed in December But Remained Positive
Washington, DC, January 24, 2019-The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for December was 50.4 compared to 54.7 in November.
EU Resilient Flooring Manufacturers’ Institute Names Director
Worcestershire, UK, January 24, 2019-The European Resilient Flooring Manufacturers’ Institute (ERFMI) has announced several new senior management appointments, including Jane Gardner as its managing director.
Metroflor Earns JUST Label for Second Chinese Factory
Norwalk, CT, January 23, 2019-Metroflor announced the achievement of the JUST social transparency label for the second Chinese factory, Zhangjiagang Yihua Rundong New Material Co., Ltd, otherwise known as Yihua.
I4F Acquires Patent Technology that Facilitates Material Savings
Las Vegas, NV, January 23, 2019-I4F has announced the availability of a patented technology enabling manufacturers to save up to 10% on materials during the production of rigid polymer boards.
Surfaces 2019 Starts Today in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV, January 23, 2019-The International Surface Event (Surfaces) starts today at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.