Coverings Announces Call for Presentations and Ideas for 2018
Atlanta, GA, July 31, 2017—Coverings has announced a call for presentations and ideas for the 2018 show.
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NAFCD Announces Partnership with JAST Media
Chicago, IL, July 31, 2017—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) is pleased to announce a new partnership with JAST Media, a leading Portland-based digital marketing agency that specializes in online strategy for distributors and manufacturers.
Construction Rose in 41 States YOY in June
Arlington, VA, July 31, 2017—Forty-one states added construction jobs between June 2016 and June 2017 amid continuing widespread demand for construction services, while 25 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between May and June, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data.
Mohawk Earnings up 7% on 6% Sales Increase in Q2
Calhoun, GA, July 28, 2017—Mohawk Industries, Inc. reports 2017 second quarter operating income of $356 million, net earnings of $261 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.48.
Foss Manufacturing Sells Northern Division, Rebrands as Foss Floors
Rome, GA, July 28, 2017—Foss Manufacturing Company, LLC sold its Northern Division, which manufactures nonwoven products for automotive, craft and industrial applications, to AstenJohnson Holdings, Ltd., a global supplier of innovative products and technical solutions.
Interface LVT Business Projected to Boost Sales to $20 Million for FY 2017
Richmond, VA, July 28, 2016—According to a recent Stifel newsletter, John Baugh reports, Interface's organic sales are up 4% and organic orders up 6%.
Tarkett Releases Results for First Half of 2017
Paris, France, July 27, 2017—Tarkett reports good operating results in H1 2017: organic growth at 3.0%; adjusted EBITDA margin stable at 11.8%; net sales up 5.1% year-on-year at €1,364m, including organic growth of 3.0%.
Interface Reports 1.4% Revenue Growth in Second Quarter
Atlanta, GA, July 27, 2017—Interface, Inc. reported results for the second quarter ended July 2, 2017.
Ecore Supplies Flooring to Hilton Hotels In-Room Fitness Concept
Lancaster, PA, July 27, 2017—Ecore is the exclusive provider of state-of-the-art ergonomic flooring for Hilton Hotels’ new revolutionary “Five Feet to Fitness” program, a new wellness concept that brings more than 11 different fitness equipment and accessory options into the hotel room.
Armstrong Flooring Donates to Award-Winning Green Home 3.0
Fullerton, CA, July 27, 2017—Judges for the 2017 Gold Nugget Awards have named the ABC Green Home 3.0 as a Grand Award winner in its annual competition, which honors architectural design and planning excellence and draws entries from throughout the world.