James 'Buck' Tucker Dies in Georgia
Dunwoody, GA, Nov. 2, 2010 -- James "Buck" Tucker, an early FloorExpo investor and board member, died suddenly at his home in Dunwoody October 24.
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Commercial Flooring Seminar Set for Surfaces
Dallas, TX, Nov. 1, 2010 -- Residential flooring show Surfaces will present a seminar on commercial flooring at its show in January.
Manufacturing Expands Again in October
Tempe, AZ, Nov. 1, 2010 -- Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in October for the 15th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 18th consecutive month.
Construction Spending Increases in September
Washington, DC, Nov. 1, 2010 -- Construction spending edged higher in September as a gain in residential activity and government projects helped offset weakness in commercial projects.
Tandus Expands Virtual Sample to Powerbond
Dalton, GA, Nov. 1, 2010 -- Tandus Flooring has taken its Green Virtual Sample system a step further with the introduction of the Powerbond Virtual Sample printed to actual size.
Analysts Say House Prices Will Likely Fall
Washington, DC, Nov. 1, 2010 -- Analysts are predicting that housing prices will continue to fall next year, and the robo-signing controversy won't have much impact.
Tarkett Sees Brisk German Parquet Sales
Paris, France, Nov. 1, 2010 -- Tarkett said it expects to book significant growth in German revenues from its parquet and flooring operations this year, even though the market is still slowing.
California Tile Firm Eleganza Expands in Anaheim
Anaheim, CA, Nov. 1, 2010 -- Eleganza Tiles is moving its headquarters from Fullerton to Anaheim into a 144,000-square-foot buildingin Anaheim’s industrial corridor.
Household Savings Down in September
Washington, DC, Nov. 1, 2010 -- The U.S. household savings rate fell to its lowest level in more than a year in September as incomes unexpectedly declined, the Commerce Department said Monday.
Beaulieu Recognizes Company Waste Reducers
Dalton, GA, Nov. 1, 2020 -- As part of Beaulieu’s ongoing promotion of lean manufacturing practices that cut waste, Beaulieu recognized four of its top achievers at a recent awards banquet.