Forbo Announces Price Increase on Comml. & Sundry Products
Hazleton, PA, February 12, 2018—Forbo Flooring Systems is implementing a 3% price increase on all commercial flooring and sundry products.
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Wholesaler Sales Up 1.2% in December, Up 9.1% YOY
Washington, DC, February 9, 2018—December 2017 sales of merchant wholesalers were $500.2 billion, up 1.2% from the revised November level and were up 9.1% from the December 2016 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Novalis Names Self's Inc. Distributor of the Year
Toronto, ON, February 12, 2018—Novalis Innovative Flooring announced at Surfaces 2018 that Self’s Inc., a division of E.J. Welch Company, is its 2017 Distributor of the Year.
Schönox Presents Midwest Floor Covering with Award
Salt Lake City, UT, February 12, 2018—Earlier this week HPS Schönox travelled to Midwest Floor Covering’s headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah to present its annual Smooth Performer award.
Westboro of Ottawa Named Armstrong Elite Retailer
Lancaster, PA, February 12, 2018—Armstrong Flooring’s newest Elite Retailer is Westboro Flooring & Décor of Ottawa, Canada, a company that has been providing Ottawa with flooring in the commercial, new home building, residential and commercial markets since 1962.
Mohawk Group's Lichen Wins BGIS Sustainable Product Award
Markham, ON, February 12, 2018—Mohawk Group’s Lichen carpet plank collection was recently honored by BGIS with the Sustainable Product Award at its An Inspired Future event.
Fishman Named Distributor of the Year by FCDA
Scottsdale, AZ, February 12, 2018—Fishman Flooring Solutions has been named Distributor of the Year for 2017 by the Floor Covering Distributor Alliance (FCDA) and the Alliance’s Powerhold brand of flooring and flooring installation products.
Halstead Cuts Ribbon on New Rincon, GA Distribution Center
Rincon, GA, January 30, 2018—Calhoun, Georgia-based Halstead International celebrated the grand opening of its new national distribution center in Rincon, Georgia.
Shaw Joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance
Dalton, GA, February 9, 2018—Shaw Industries has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BITA).
Mohawk Year-End Revenue Up 5% and Earnings Up 8%
Calhoun, GA, February 9, 2018—Mohawk has released its year-end results for fiscal year 2017. Sales for the year were $9.5 billion, and net earnings were $972 million.