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Boston, MA, June 25, 2018—Over the past five years, China’s imports of softwood and hardwood logs jumped by 42%, while imports of lumber soared 81%, but the country’s role as the driver of global timber demand is set to fundamentally change over the next decade, said RISI.
Johnson City, TN, June 25, 2018—Mullican Flooring has announced its newest advertising and social media campaign, “Real Dogs, Real Wood Floors.”
Batavia, IL, June 25, 2018—Wedi North America, a shower panel system manufacturer, celebrated the official grand opening of its factory in Batavia, Illinois, along with a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the landmark event.
Chicago, IL, June 25, 2018—For the sixth consecutive year, Universal Fibers welcomed its global carpet fiber customers and industry partners to its Annual Celebration of NeoCon.
Washington, DC, June 22, 2018—Randy Noel, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and NAHB leadership met with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to discuss the growing problem of escalating lumber prices that are being exacerbated by tariffs on Canadian lumber imports into the U.S.
Vienna, Austria, June 22, 2018—OPEC members are discussing a compromise agreement that would see an oil production increase of between 300,000 and 600,000 barrels a day over the next few months.
Milwaukee, WI, June 22, 2018—Shannon Specialty Floors announced the promotion of Ellie Dowden Priester to the role of Director of Markeing during NeoCon 2018. This is a newly created position within the organization.
Cartersville, GA, June 22, 2018—Shaw Contract introduces a new product category, PET Resilient, made from 40% post-consumer PET. The shift to PVC-free resilient flooring was prevalent at Neocon.
Sugar Valley, GA, June 22, 2018-Mohawk Home has promoted Kelly Moore to vice president of commercial business development and as vice president of the company’s luxury area rug brand, Karastan.
Charleston, SC, June 22, 2018—William M. Bird received two awards from Roppe Corporation for outstanding performance in 2017. The company was awarded The Performance Award for the largest percentage increase for all distributors, as well as The Gold Award for Top Sales Volume.