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Washington, DC, March 5, 2019—Sales of new single-family houses in December 2018 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 621,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 3.7% above the revised November rate of 599,000 but 2.4% below the December 2017 estimate of 636,000.
Southlake, TX, March 5, 2019—Artisan Design Group (ADG) has announced the acquisition of Builders Wholesale Flooring.
Darien, CT, March 6, 2019-Jeanne Matson has announced that she will step down as the president and CEO of Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring, effective May 5 (following the annual meeting).
New York, NY, March 5, 2019—Fiandre, part of the Iris Ceramica Group, has opened its first New York City showroom.
Florence, AL, March 5, 2019—Jim Partridge and Mike Penney, both with backgrounds in the flooring industry, have joined the HPS Schönox team.
Lancaster, PA, March 5, 2019-For 2018, Armstrong Flooring reported a 3.4% net sales increase YOY. Net loss for the year was $163.0 million, compared to a loss of $41.8 million in the prior year.
Tempe, AZ, March 5, 2019-The Non-Manufacturing Index (NMI) registered 59.7%, which is three percentage points higher than the January reading of 56.7%, according to the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Orlando, FL, March 5, 2019-Fuse Alliance is launching its new technical service offering today at its convention in Orlando, Florida.
Lincoln, CA, March 5, 2019—A team of recycling industry veterans have formed a new company, Circular Polymers, to supply the chemical recycling industry with consistent, high-quality feedstock made from post-consumer carpet and other plastic destined for landfill.
Montmagny, Québec, March 5, 2019—Mercier Wood Flooring is pleased to announce its partnership with JJ Haines & Co.