Durable Goods Orders Fell 1.1% in May, Driven by Transportation
Washington, DC, June 26, 2017—New orders for manufactured durable goods in May decreased $2.5 billion or 1.1% to $228.2 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
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Judge Axes Some False Ad Claims in LL Case, Retains Others
New York, NY, June 26, 2017—A Virginia federal judge overseeing multidistrict litigation over Lumber Liquidators’s allegedly hazardous laminate wood flooring axed California state law false advertising claims and Illinois state consumer fraud claims, but preserved other state law claims that the flooring was deceptively marketed, according to a Law360 article called “Lumber Liquidators Gets Claims Trimmed From Flooring MDL” by Emily Field.
Comm. Dept. Announces Prelim. Ruling on CHI Hardwood Dumping
Washington, DC, June 26, 2017—The U.S. Department of Commerce announced its decision on preliminary antidumping margins on imports of Chinese hardwood plywood into the U.S., according to the Hardwood, Plywood & Veneer Association (HPVA).
Interface LVT w/ Sound Choice Backing Awarded Quiet Mark Cert.
Atlanta, GA, June 26, 2017—Interface was recently awarded the global Quiet Mark certification for superior noise reduction for its luxury vinyl tile products featuring Sound Choice backing.
Daltile Hosts Over 500 at "Parked at NeoCon" Event
Chicago, IL, June 26, 2017—Daltile‘s Chicago Design Gallery welcomed over 500 architects, designers, and other customers to its annual “Parked At NeoCon” lunch event.
Bounds & McPike Flooring of Indiana Lost to Fire
Bloomington, IN, June 26, 2017—Bounds & McPike Flooring of Bloomington, Indiana caught fire June 24, according to the Bloomington Herald Times.
Milliken Announces Price Increase for Commercial Carpet
Spartanburg, SC, June 23, 2017—Global floor covering manufacturer, Milliken, announced it will initiate a 4 to 6 percent price increase for its commercial soft surface flooring to take effect August 7.
NeoCon 2017 Hits Record High Attendance
Chicago, IL, June 23, 2017—NeoCon has further established itself as the commercial design’s launch pad for forward-thinking ideas and products and most importantly as an annual forum for connecting leaders in the industry.
AmericasMart Vignette Exhibition Features Lifestyle and Design Digital Influencers
Atlanta, GA, June 23. 2017—2018 will be a year of monumental shifts impacting design, retail and industry practices.
Acclaimed Chilean Architect at Cersaie 2017
Bologna, Italy, June 23, 2017—Internationally acclaimed Chilean architect Sebastián Irarrázaval will be one of the guests at this year’s Cersaie, to be held from September 25 to 29 in Bologna.