Trade Group Says Laminate Sales Up in 2010
Bielefeld, Germany, Jan. 18, 2011 -- Trade group European Producers of Laminate Flooring said its producers worldwide sold 479 million square meters of flooring in 2010, according to DIYWeek.net.
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Bona To Supply Finishes for BR-111 Products
Miami, FL, Jan. 18, 2011 -- BR-111 Exotic Hardwood Flooring said it has a partnership with Bona IC to exclusively feature Bona U.V. finishes on all of BR-111 products.
NC Museum To Display Capel Rug in Collection
Raleigh, NC, Jan. 18, 2011 -- The North Carolina Museum of History is recognizing Capel Rugs by accepting one of Capel's braided rugs into its permanent artifact collection.
Rizzy Home Names Business, Creative Directors
Calhoun, GA, Jan. 18, 2011 -- Rizzy Home has named Tim Donahue director of business development and Scott Evans creative director for textiles.
China Driving Demand for Nylon 6
Beijing, China, Jan. 18, 2011 -- In light of recent price increases announced by carpet mills and their suppliers, it's worth noting that China is leading market growth for nylon 6, according to Plastics and Rubber Weekly.
Two Pfleiderer Board Members Step Down
Neumarkt, Germany, Jan. 18, 2011 -- Pfleiderer said that supervisory board members Christopher von Hugo and Helmut Burmester are stepping down from their positions effective Feb. 17.
Tarkett Raising Prices 5% on Higher Costs
Chagrin Falls, OH, Jan. 17, 2011 -- Tarkett said it will increase prices approximately 5% in residential and commercial flooring across the Tarkett, Johnsonite and Azrock brands.
NALFA Names Lammy Award Nominees
Washington, DC, Jan. 17, 2011 -- The North American Laminate Flooring Association has named the nominees for the 2010 Lammy Awards.
Unilin To Help Market Berry, Alloc Technology
Dallas, TX, Jan. 17, 2011 -– Berry Floor, Alloc, and Flooring Industries have entered into a patent cooperation.
Pfleiderer Using Plant Material in New Board
Neumarkt, Germany, Jan. 17, 2011 -- Pfleiderer said it has succeeded in replacing some wood in engineered products with an unidentified plant material that grows back in one year and is readily available.