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Summit International Flooring Announces Partnership with Tuntex Carpet

Whippany, NJ, August 24, 2016—Summit International Flooring has announced a new partnership with Tuntex Carpet.

July New Home Sales Up 12.4%, Hit Highest Rate Since Oct. 2007

Washington, DC, August 23, 2016—Sales of new single-family houses in July 2016 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 654,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

BASF Announces Price Increase for Caprolactam and Polyamide 6

Wyandotte, MI, August 22, 2016—BASF will increase prices for caprolactam and polyamide (PA) 6 polymer by $0.08 per pound in North America, effective September 1 or as contracts allow.

Armstrong Flooring Utilized in Coastal Living 2016 Hamptons Showhouse

Lancaster, PA, August 23, 2016—Armstrong Flooring hardwood and laminate flooring are featured in the Coastal Living 2016 Hamptons Showhouse.

Mohawk Expanding Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program

Calhoun, GA, August 22, 2016—Mohawk Industries’ apprenticeship program has received 50 scholarships, which will help it expand by providing financial assistance to Georgia participants, according to Chattanoogan.com.

Construction Employment Rose in 39 States in July YOY

Washington, DC, August 22, 2016—Thirty-nine states added construction jobs between July 2015 and July 2016, while construction employment only increased in 23 states and the District of Columbia between June and July, according to the Associated General C