Shipments of Domestic Tile Hit All-Time High in 2017
Anderson, SC, May 10, 2018—In 2017, the U.S. ceramic tile market surpassed the three billion square foot level for the first time since 2006, reports the Tile Council of North America (TCNA).
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CARE Releases 2017 Annual Report
Orlando, FL, May 10, 2018—The 2017 Annual Report, released this week by the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), reports that CARE members diverted more than 394 million pounds of carpet from U.S. landfills in 2017, down 19% from 2016.
Crossville Named Supplier of the Year by CTDA
Atlanta, GA, May 10, 2018—The Ceramic Tile Distributor Association (CTDA) named Crossville, Inc. Supplier of the Year at Coverings 2018.
CARE Presents Person & Recycler of the Year Awards
Orlando, FL, May 10, 2018—Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) has named its Person of the Year and Recycler of the Year for 2017.
Why Tile? Launches Commercial Guide
Atlanta, GA, May 10, 2018--Why Tile? announces the next release of the tile industry’s marketing and education initiative with the launch of the commercial guide section of the website, complete with new content and tools for architects, designers, and specifiers.
Construction Costs Surged in April
Arlington, VA, May 10, 2018—The cost of goods used in construction jumped in April at the fastest year-over-year rate since 2011, with ongoing increases for a wide range of building materials, including many that are subject to proposed tariffs that could drive prices still higher and cause scarcities, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data.
Coverings Announces Best of Booth Award Winners
Atlanta, GA, May 10, 2018—Coverings has announced the winners of its 2018 Best Booth Awards. The program recognizes the standout booths based on their design, creativity, display of product, use of space and overall presentation.
Tristan Roberts Joins HPDC as Technical and Education Director
Wakefield, MA, May 10, 2018—The Health Product Declaration® Collaborative (HPDC) announced today that Tristan Roberts is joining its staff in the role of Technical and Education Director.
Marriott Leads Among Franchises for Largest Construction Pipeline
Portsmouth, VA, May 10, 2018—The Marriott International construction pipeline currently has 1,383 projects/177,926 rooms, the largest of any franchise company in the U.S.
Horizon Forest Products Supports Bowling for Autism Event
Wake Forest, NC, May 10, 2018—Horizon Forest Products recently supported an event sponsored by T&T Creative. This event was held to raise funds for autism education in the local community.