Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 14, 2007--Gulf construction boom boosted regional flooring production as well as manufacturing, that will make the Middle East become the world's second largest producer of flooring within 15 years.
Seattle, WA, June 14, 2007--Internet retailer iFLOOR.com opened its 26th store this week. The store is 3,250 square feet and its located in Danvers, Massachusetts.
Jackson MS, June 12, 2007--The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is launching its 2007/2008 Membership Directory and Buyers Guide and official industry directory available to tile contractors in Fall 2007.
Las Vegas, NV, June 12, 2007--Las Vegas Market aims to provide retailers and designers with the most relevant seminars and education to improve their business, and this summer will deliver its most comprehensive and inspiring trend series yet.
Sausalito, CA, June 12, 2007--Creating Your Space (CYS) announces they have contracted to build a website for their 100th new retail flooring store..
Toronto, Ontario, June 12, 2007--Unilin has filed suit against Rona Switzer Building Centre (Orillia, Ontario) for patent infringement.
Atlanta, GA, June 12, 2007--Invista has appointed Dan Stone president of Invista Interiors. He will be responsible for Invista's global interiors and flooring businesses, including residential, commercial, area rugs and automotive.
Dalton, GA, June 12, 2007--Jerry L. Thomas, Co-Chairman of the Board of Thomas Industries, LLC, announced that he has completed the acquisition of the assets of Thomas Industries, LLC from J. D. Ford Holdings Co, and various other investors.
Washington, DC, June 13, 2007--Retail sales in May rose 1.4 percent as consumers spent on cars, clothing and building materials, according to a Commerce Department report.
Washington, DC, June 13, 2007--USGBC has invited the public to comment on the draft LEED for Homes Rating System, which is currently in pilot testing.