Today's Flooring News

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CFI Presents Awards at Annual Meeting

Kansas City, MO, Sept. 11, 2014 -- The Certified Floorcovering Installers recently presented awards at its annual convention.

NAHB Praises Legislation to Limit EPA, Army Corps

Washington, DC, Sept. 10, 2014 -- The National Association of Home Builders has commended legislation that would limit the authority of the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over "waters of the U.S."

Wholesale Inventories, Sales Rise in July

Washington, DC, Sept. 10, 2014 -- Wholesale inventories ticked up in July by the smallest amount in a year, according to the Commerce Department.

Mortgage Applications Decline Last Week

Washington, DC, Sept. 10, 2014 -- Mortgage application volume fell last week as interest rates rose for the first time in four weeks, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Bona Opens Training Center in Dallas

Aurora, CO, Sept. 10, 2014 -- Bona US said it has opened a new regional training center in Dallas.

Mohawk Study Looks at Carpet in Hospital Setting

Calhoun, GA, Sept. 9, 2014 -- A Mohawk-funded study shows that carpet tile relieves environmental stressors in hospital settings more effectively than terrazzo and rubber flooring.

Job Openings Near 13-Year High

Washington, DC, Sept. 9, 2014 -- The number of U.S. job openings remained near the highest level in 13 years in July, according to the Labor Deparment in its Job Openings and Labor Turnover survey.

Two Mohawk Properties To Hit Auction Block

Olean, NY, Sept. 9, 2014 -- Two Mohawk properties in Olean are scheduled to be auctioned off Oct. 4, according to a story by The Bradford Era.

Oriental Weavers Expands Presence at High Point

Dalton, GA, Sept. 9, 2014 -- Oriental Weavers said it will open a new showroom and double the size of its High Point presence at the upcoming October market.

Armstrong Adds Installation System to Natural Creations

Lancaster, PA, Sept. 9, 2014 -- Armstrong Commercial Flooring has added its luxury vinyl tile installation system called I-Set to its Natural Creations collection.