CTEF Conducting Certified Tile Installer Testing at Coverings
Orlando, FL, March 22, 2017—The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation will conduct Certified Tile Installer testing at Coverings 2017, which will take place April 4 to 7 in Orlando, Florida.
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Karndean Announces Changes to Marketing Department
Export, PA, March 22, 2017—In 2016, Karndean Designflooring doubled the size of its U.S. headquarters and, in 2017, is proud to announce new positions and additions to its corporate marketing department due to the company’s ongoing growth.
Existing Home Sales Fell 3.7% in February, But Up 5.4% YOY
Washington, DC, March 22, 2017—After starting the year at the fastest pace in almost a decade, existing-home sales slid 3.7% in February but remained above year ago levels both nationally and in all major regions, according to the National Association of Realtors.
U.S. Pellet Manufacturers Shift Sourcing From Logs to Residues
Seattle, WA, March 22, 2017—Over the past ten years, there has been a clear shift in fiber-sourcing for pellet manufacturers in the U.S. south from logs to residues.
Ulster Carpets Acquires Machinery Maker Griffith Textile Machines
Craigavon, UK, March 21, 2017—U.K.-based Ulster Carpets has acquired English machinery maker Griffith Textile Machines (GTM) in a cash buy as part of a multi-million pound overhaul at the firm, reports Belfast Telegraph.
February Activity at Georgia Ports Hit Record High
Savannah, GA, March 21, 2017--The Georgia Ports Authority saw its busiest February ever for total cargo, moving 2.94 million tons across all docks last month, a 10% increase over February 2016, and second only to January’s 3.01 million tons.
Trisha Yearwood to Perform at Spring High Point Market
High Point, NC, March 21, 2017—Country musician Trisha Yearwood will headline the High Point Market’s Stars Under the Stars concert series at the upcoming spring market, reports Furniture Today.
Endless LLP Buys U.K.'s Carpet and Flooring
Redditch, UK, March 21, 2017—Endless LLP has announced its acquisition of the carve-out of SIG plc’s Carpet and Flooring business.
House of British Ceramic Tile Launching Laura Ashley Brand in U.S.
London, England, March 21, 2017—The House of British Ceramic Tile, a U.K. manufacturer of ceramic and glass tiles spanning the last 100 years, will launch Laura Ashley wall and floor tiles for the first time in North America.
Haro Announces Waterville Supply's Expansion into FL Market
Bensenville, IL, March 21, 2017—Haro Quality Flooring, a brand of Hamberger North America, announces the expansion of Waterville Supply into the Florida market.