Jack Hollinger, Longtime Mannington Employee, Has Died
West Chester, PA, December 14, 2018-Mannington retiree John “Jack” Hollinger III, 95, died on December 5.
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CARE Accepting Applications for Capital Improvement Grants
Dalton, GA, December 13, 2018-Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) has announced the third cycle in its Capital Improvement Grants program with a priority application deadline of January 18, 2019.
Shaw Named Flooring Provider for Property Brothers
Dalton, GA, December 13, 2018--Shaw Floors has been selected as the exclusive flooring solutions provider for season 13 of Property Brothers and season seven of Property Brothers: Buying and Selling episodes filmed in Nashville.
Import & Export Prices Both Declined in November
Washington, DC, December 13, 2018--U.S. import prices declined 1.6% in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.5% rise the previous month.
Novalis Announces Partnership with Install
Toronto, ON, December 13, 2018--Novalis Innovative Flooring has announced its partnership with Install-a membership organization representing more than 100 manufacturers in floorcovering.
Durkan Launches 2019 dscvr Student Design Competition
Calhoun, GA, December 13, 2018-Durkan, the hospitality flooring brand of Mohawk Group, is now accepting artwork submissions for the dscvr Student Design Competition, its annual hospitality design contest.
WFCA Focuses on Taxes, Labor & Health Ins. in DC Lobby Efforts
Dalton, GA, December 13, 2018—The World Floor Covering Association continues its efforts to ensure that members are represented and their voices heard in Washington, DC.
Domotex Extends Entry Period for World Tour Sweepstakes
Hannover, DE, December 13, 2018-Domotex has extended the entry period for its Domotex asia/Chinafloor World Tour Sweepstakes.
Consumer Prices Held Steady in November
Washington, DC, December 12, 2018—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) was unchanged in November on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.3% in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Välinge Files Patent Infringement Suit Against Oneflor Europe
Viken, Sweden, December 12, 2018—Välinge has filed a lawsuit for patent infringement against the Belgian entity Oneflor Europe. The lawsuit, filed in the District Court of Mannheim in Germany, asserts unauthorized use of Välinge’s patented technology.