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Shaw Launches Sound Advisor Tool for Analysis of Room Acoustics

Shaw Launches Sound Advisor Tool for Analysis of Room Acoustics

Dalton, GA, August 28, 2018-Shaw has introduced a patent-pending tool to showcase the impact ceiling and floor construction, as well as flooring and underlayment selection, have on room acoustics; known as Sound Advisor, the web-based tool helps specifiers make more informed design and interior product selection decisions.

Home Prices Rose 6.2% YOY in June

Home Prices Rose 6.2% YOY in June

New York, NY, August 28, 2018—Home prices posted a 6.2% annual gain in June, down from 6.4% in the previous month, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions.

ISSA & NAFCT Form Partnership to Share Educational Offerings

ISSA & NAFCT Form Partnership to Share Educational Offerings

Northbrook, IL, August 28, 2018—ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and the National Academy of Floor Covering Training (NAFCT) jointly announced that the two organizations have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOA) regarding shared educational offerings to members.

Shaw's Baucom Requests Chinese Tariff Relief on LVT

Shaw's Baucom Requests Chinese Tariff Relief on LVT

Washington, DC, August 27, 2018-In his testimony to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative concerning the proposed tariffs on Chinese LVT last Friday, Tim Baucom, executive vice president of Shaw Industries, request tariff relief on three bases.