Consumer Sentiment Flat in Early May
Ann Arbor, NC, May 11, 2018—Consumer sentiment was flat at 98.8 in early May, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
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Coverings Announces Winners of CID Awards
Atlanta, GA, May 11, 2018—Ten outstanding tile and stone projects have been selected as winners of the Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards, which honors exceptional design and installation of tile and stone in the categories of residential stone, residential tile, commercial stone, and commercial tile.
Delaware Court Rules on Välinge/Halstead Patent Case
Wilmington, DE, May 11, 2018—I4F has shared details relating to a decision on Välinge's asserted Mannington patents in the U.S.
American OEM Expands Partnership with William M. Bird
Burns, TN, May 11, 2018—American OEM is pleased to announce the expansion of the Hearthwood distribution group to Charleston, South Carolina-based William M. Bird.
TCNA's Bill Griese Awarded ASTM's Award of Merit
Atlanta, GA, May 11, 2018—Tile Council of North America (TCNA) is pleased to announce that Bill Griese, TCNA's director of standards development and sustainability initiatives, has been honored with ASTM International's prestigious Award of Merit in recognition of his outstanding leadership and contributions to the development of standards for the Committee C21 on Ceramic Whitewares.
Roppe Announces Price Increase
Fostoria, OH, May 11, 2018—Roppe Corporation has announced a 4% to 6% price increase in all major product lines.
Tuftco Announces Organizational Changes
Chattanooga, TN, May 11, 2018—Tuftco Corp. is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Ledbetter as director of marketing for its tufting machine division based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Import Prices Rose 0.3% in April
Washington, DC, May 11, 2018—U.S. import prices increased 0.3% in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.2% decline in March.Washington, DC, May 11, 2018—U.S. import prices increased 0.3% in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.2% decline in March.
Europe's MMFA Reports on Annual Meeting
Mönchengladbach, DE, May 11, 2018—This year’s members’ meeting of the Multilayer Modular Flooring Association (MMFA) attracted some 80 attendees who came to learn about the latest developments in the industry and the current status of Association projects.
Elegant Mosaics Offers Custom Mosaic Program
Las Vegas, NV, May 11, 2018—At HD Expo, Elegant Mosaics debuted its new program exclusively for the design community: Design, Play, Create.