Foam Products Opens IXPE Manufacturing Facility in Georgia
Trion, GA, August 27, 2024—Georgia-based Foam Products Corp (FPC) is set to open its new IXPE manufacturing facility by the end of Q3 2024.
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Drake State Launching Pilot Flooring Installation Course
Huntsville, AL, August 27, 2024—Drake State Community and Technical College is launching a pilot Skills for Success – Flooring Installation Technician course.
Half of Homeowners Prioritize Pets in Renovation, Finds Houzz
Palo Alto, CA, August 27, 2024—Houzz has released its 2024 U.S. Houzz Pets & the Home Study.
Durable Goods Orders Rose 9.9% in July
Washington, DC, August 26, 2024—New orders for manufactured durable goods in July, up five of the last six months, increased $26.1 billion or 9.9% to $289.6 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
IFC's Canopy Brand Launches Installer Training Partnership w/ FCEF
Dalton, GA, August 26, 2024-International Flooring Company (IFC) is supporting the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) by donating a penny for every square foot in sales of its Canopy-brand products.
Gerflor's Henry Vollant Has Died
Bolingbrook, IL, August 26, 2024—Gerflor USA announces the passing of Henry Vollant, a distinguished leader whose guidance and dedication were instrumental in establishing Gerflor’s presence in North America.
High Point Market Partnering with NKBA for October Event
High Point, NC, August 26, 2024—The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has partnered with the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), owners and hosts of and the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), to present the NKBA | KBIS Design Experience, a first-of-its-kind event series open for three dates, October 26 to 28, during the five-day home furnishings trade show.
National Floors Direct Accused of Deceptive Business Practices
New York, NY, August 26, 2024—New York’s National Floors Direct is being accused of engaging in deceptive business practices, reports Our Town NY.
New Home Sales Rose 10.6% in July
Washington, DC, August 23, 2024—Sales of new single-family houses in July 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 739,000, according to estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 10.6% above the revised June rate of 668,000 and 5.6% above the July 2023 estimate of 700,000.
STIC Investments to Buy Nox for $336 Million
Seoul, Korea, August 23, 2024-"Seoul-based private equity firm STIC Investments has agreed to acquire global leading luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring firm Nox Corp. at 450 billion won ($336 million) from U.S. alternative investment manager TPG Inc.,” reports The Korea Economic Daily.