Homes Prices Rose 5.9% YOY in July
New York, NY, September 26, 2017—The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported a 5.9% annual gain in July, up from 5.8% the previous month.
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Cersaie Underway in Bologna, Italy
Bologna, IT, September 26, 2017—Cersaie opened yesterday in Bologna, Italy. The show runs until the 29th.
Hohenstein Unveils New Antimicrobial Protection for Textiles
Boennigheim, DE, September 25, 2017—The Hohenstein Group has developed an innovative finish based on suitable Lewis acids with different binder matrices that can be applied to textile services that require antimicrobial protection.
California Legislature Passes Bill to Increase Carpet Recycling
Sacramento, CA, September 25, 2017—Last week, the California Legislature passed a bill that will require carpet manufacturers to increase recycling and address the environmental concerns posed by the production and disposal of carpet.
University Students to Present Conceptual Flooring at Domotex
Hannover, DE, September 25, 2017—A group of enterprising young interior design students from Hochschule Hannover (Hannover University of Applied Sciences and Arts) has come up with a stunning array of out-of-the box concepts for tomorrow’s floorcoverings.
BASF to Open New Specialty Amines Plant in Nanjing, China
Ludwigshafen, Germany and Shanghai, China, September 25, 2017—BASF will build a new specialty amines plant at its existing wholly owned site in Nanjing Chemical Industry Park in China. The new multi-product plant can manufacture 21,000 metric tons per year and further extends BASF’s amines portfolio at the specialty amines complex in Nanjing.
Rite Rug Donating 4,000 Carpet Remnants to Hurricane Victims
Columbus, OH, September 25, 2017—In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and Irma, RiteRug Flooring has teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to donate over 4,000 carpet remnants, totaling nearly $350,000, to provide comfort to hurricane victims in Texas and Florida.
Details of The Buildings Show Announced, Registration Open
Toronto, ON, September 20, 2017 – The Buildings Show—a networking and educational event for design, architecture, construction and real estate industries—returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) from November 29 to December 1. IIDEXCanada will take place November 29 to 30 only.
Armstrong Reports on Employee Day of Caring Activity
Lancaster, PA, September 22, 2017—More than 220 Armstrong Flooring employees and their family members volunteered for service projects during the annual Day of Caring sponsored by United Way of Lancaster County.
Mr. David's International Acquires Certified Floorcovering Services
Chicago, IL, September 22, 2017—Mr. David’s International announces its acquisition of Certified Floorcovering Services, located in Indianapolis, Indiana.