Leadership Interview with Paul De Cock - President of MFNA
Preview of leadership article written for the February Issue of Floor Focus Magazine
Today's Flooring News
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Existing Home Sales Fell 6.4% in December
Washington, DC, January 22, 2019—Total existing-home sales for December decreased 6.4% from November to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.99 million in December, according to the National Association of Realtors.
NWFA Launches "Real Wood. Real Life." Campaign
St. Louis, January 22, 2019-The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) is launching a new effort to help homeowners learn more about the characteristics and benefits of real wood floors.
Economists Say U.S. Consumers Will Foot the Bill for CH Tariffs
New York, NY, January 22, 2019-While the U.S. has imposed more than $13 billion in tariffs on China and other countries in President Trump’s trade war, ultimately it will be U.S. consumers who foot the bill, according to a report by Mark Niquette of Bloomberg News.
Details of 17th Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament Announced
Manchester, NH, January 22, 2019—CCA Global Partners is excited to announce that the 17th annual Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament will be held on September 18 at the Barnsley Gardens Resort.
Shannon Partners with NuFlors to Distribute SetaGrip Product
Milwaukee, WI, January 22, 2019-Shannon Specialty Floors has partnered with NuFlors in the distribution and selling of its loose-lay flooring concept, SetaGrip.
Flooring, Including LVT, on Final Chinese Tariff List
Washington, DC, September 18, 2018-On the evening of September 17, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published a list of Chinese imports to be tariffed; vinyl flooring, ceramic tile, engineered hardwood and carpet are included on that list.
Construction Employment Rose in 43 States & DC in Dec. YOY
Arlington, VA, January 21, 2019—Forty-three states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between December 2017 and December 2018, while 36 states added construction jobs between November and December, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data.
Crossville Launches Countertop Business
Crossville, TN, January 21, 2019—Domestic tile manufacturer Crossville, Inc. has announced the launch of Crossville Porcelain Countertops, a versatile, 12mm porcelain product engineered to provide unique endurance and style for all types of countertop installations, including exterior applications.
Unilin Alleges Patent Infringement from Three Canadian Firms
Wielsbeke, Belgium, January 21, 2019—On January 15, 2019, Unilin division technologies filed three patent infringement actions against multiple companies in Canada alleging infringement of Unilin’s patents on bevel or v-groove technology and also various patents related to Unilin’s locking technology.