Today's Flooring News

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Manufacturing Keeps Expanding in March

Washington, DC, April 1, 2014 -- U.S. manufacturing continued to expand in March at a higher pace than in February, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

Perfect Timing for New Chocolate Flooring

Vancouver, BC, April 1, 2014 -- For a limited time, BuildDirect is offering real chocolate plank flooring.

Vinyl Institute Names Vice President of Marketing

Alexandria, VA, April 1, 2014 -– The Vinyl Institute has named Susan Wade vice president of marketing and communications.

Haines Vice President of Operations Dies

Glen Burnie, MD, April 1, 2014 -- Distributor Haines said its vice president of operations, Mark Blakely, died March 27 from health complications.

Fuse Alliance Adds Four New Members

Aurora, CO, March 31, 2014 -- Fuse Alliance said it has added four new commercial flooring contractors and 20 new locations to the network.

Chicago Manufacturing Expands at Slower Pace

Chicago, IL, March 31, 2014 -- Manufacturing activity in the Chicago area grew at a slower rate in March.

SelecTech Signs Agreement with Spartan

Avon, MA, March 31, 2014 -- SelecTech, a manufacturer of flooring products from recycled materials, has signed an agreement with Spartan Surfaces to represent Selectech in the Midwest.

J+J Sponsoring Education Facilities Workshop

Dalton, GA, March 31, 2014 -- J+J Flooring Group has recently joined with APPA, the world-wide professional association of education facility managers, to present an APPA Facilities Drive-In workshop.

Tandus Centiva Offering Green Innovation Grant

Dalton, GA, March 31, 2014 -- Tandus Centiva said it will award $3,000 in Green Innovation grant funds to a K-12 school.

NWFA Expands Scholarship Program

St. Louis, MO, March 28, 2014 -- The National Wood Flooring Association said it will significantly expand its scholarship program under its new Education & Research Foundation.