Al Kabus Named CEO at Panolam Industries
Shelton, CT, Nov. 6, 2012 -- Former flooring industry executive Al Kabus has been named CEO of Panolam Industries International, a manufacturer of engineered and decorative surfaces.
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Number of Improving Housing Markets Rises
Washington, DC, Nov. 6, 2012 -- The number of U.S. housing markets that showed consistent improvement in three key measures of strength expanded by 22 in November to a total of 125, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Armstrong Begins Secondary Stock Offering
Lancaster, PA, Nov. 6, 2012 -- Armstrong World Industries has begun a secondary public stock offering of 5.2 million common shares held by The Armstrong World Industries Asbestos Personal Injury Settlement Trust and Armor TPG Holdings LLC.
Home Prices Rise Sharply from a Year Ago
New York, NY, Nov. 6, 2012 -- Home prices fell in September as values were depressed by cheaper distressed sales, according to CoreLogic.
Karndean Unveils Commercial Design Tool
Export, PA, Nov. 6, 2012 -- Karndean Designflooring has introduced a commercial version of its online floor visualizing program, Commercial Floorstyle.
Mohawk, Unilin Raising Hardwood Prices 6%
Dallas, TX, Nov. 5, 2012 -- Mohawk Industries said that both its Mohawk and Unilin brands are raising solid and select engineered hardwood prices by 6%.
Services Sector Continues Expanding in October
Tempe, AZ, Nov. 5, 2012 -- The Institute for Supply Management said service sector activity declined to 54.2 in October from 55.1 in September.
FloorTek Expo Set for Next October in Dalton
Dalton, GA, Nov. 5, 2012 -- The American Floorcovering Alliance said the 2013 FloorTek Expo will be held Oct. 22-24 at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center in Dalton.
New European Multilayer Association Formed
Munich, Germany, Nov. 5, 2012 -- Ten European flooring producers have launched a new association called the Multilayer Modular Flooring Association.
NWFA Members Help Homeless Veterans
St. Louis, MO, Nov. 5, 2012 -- National Wood Flooring Association members are partnering with the non-profit organization, EdgeAlliance, to help respond to the needs of homeless veterans.