Heavy Snow Dampens Builder Confidence
Washington, DC, Feb. 17, 2015 -- Homebuilder confidence fell slightly in February due largely to heavy snow in much of the country, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
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Surfaces Exhibitors Donate Flooring from Show
Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 17, 2015 -- Exhibitors at Surfaces last month committed to donating 140,765 pounds of used flooring to the Mountain Re-Source Center.
New York Manufacturing Expansion Slows
New York, NY, Feb. 17, 2015 -- The New York Federal Reserve’s manufacturing index showed that conditions improved at slower rate in February.
NWFA Offers Discounts Through CCA Global Division
St. Louis, MO, Feb. 17, 2015 -- The National Wood Flooring Association has announced its new Business Marketplace program, in partnership with BizUnite, to provide members discounts in many business operations.
Patent Board Rules for Tandus in Dispute with Interface
New York, NY, Feb. 16, 2015 -- The Patent Trial and Appeal Board has ruled in favor of Tandus Flooring in a dispute with Interface regarding a patent on an installation system, according to Law 360.
Kährs Acquires Minority Stake in Pozgaj Flooring
Stockholm, Sweden, Feb. 16, 2015 -- Wood and resilient maker Kährs Group said it has acquired a minority stake in recently formed Croatian Pozgaj Flooring.
IICRC Moves Headquarters to Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 16, 2015 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification said it is moving its headquarters to its Global Resource Center in Las Vegas.
Floors and More Wins Chamber Award
Benton, AR, Feb. 16, 2015 -- Floors and More recently won a 2014 Small Business Award from the Bryant chamber of commerce.
Consumer Sentiment Falls from January Peak
Ann Arbor, MI, Feb. 13, 2015 -- Consumer sentiment declined in February after reaching an 11-year high in January, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan index.
Metroflor Names Langstaff Design Director
Norwalk, CT, Feb. 13, 2015 – Metroflor Corp. said that Robert Langstaff has been named the company's first director of design.