CFI Announces 25th Anniversary Convention Details
Forney, TX, March 5, 2018—This year marks the 25th anniversary of the annual CFI Convention, which will run August 15 to 17 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida.
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Novalis Launches "NovaFloor Us!" Promotion
Toronto, ON, March 5, 2018—Novalis Innovative Flooring is hosting the “NovaFloor Us!” promotion.
Aquafil Commences Recycling Operations at Arizona Facility
Cartersville, GA, March 2, 2018—Aquafil USA is proud to announce that initial operations at Aquafil Carpet Recycling #1 in Phoenix, Arizona have begun.
Consumer Sentiment in Feb. Rose to Second Highest Level Since '04
Ann Arbor, MI, March 2, 2018—Consumer sentiment rose 4.2% to 99.7 in February, from January’s 95.7 rate, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Construction Spending Flat at $1.263 Trillion in January
Arlington, VA, March 2, 2018—Construction spending in January essentially matched the upwardly revised December record level of $1.263 trillion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Amy Costello of Armstrong Honored with STEP Ahead Award
Lancaster, PA, March 2, 2018—The Manufacturing Institute announced that it will award Amy Costello, sustainability manager, Armstrong Flooring, with the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award.
Global Pipeline for Hotel Construction Up 7% YOY
Portsmouth, NH, March 2, 2018 –The Lodging Econometrics (LE) Global Construction Pipeline Trend Report, which compiles the construction pipeline for every country and market in the world, states that the total global pipeline stands at 12,631 projects/2,127,794 rooms, up 7% by projects year-over-year (YOY).
Nourison Announces Partnership with Studio NYC Design
Saddle Brook, NJ, March 2, 2018—Nourison has announced the launch of a new partnership with Manhattan-based Studio NYC Design to produce an affordable luxury collection of rugs, pillows and throws.
Mats Inc. Enters Wallcovering Business
Stoughton, MA, March 2, 2018—Commercial flooring manufacturer Mats Inc. has expanded into the commercial wallcovering market with the introduction of xcore ascend, accent wallcovering.
Dixie Group Increased Net Sales in Q4 & FY 2017
Dalton, GA, March 1, 2018—The Dixie Group reported net sales of $412.5 million for fiscal year 2017, a 3.8% increase as compared to $397.5 million in 2016. For Q4 2017, net sales were $105.1 million, an increase of 2.4% compared to $102.6 million in Q4 2016.