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NFA & IDG Hold Meetings Ahead of Surfaces

NFA & IDG Hold Meetings Ahead of Surfaces

Las Vegas, NV, January 30, 2023-Prior to the opening of Surfaces tomorrow, the National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) and International Design Guild (IDG) are both hosting meetings today.

Schönox and Ohio Valley Flooring Form Partnership

Schönox and Ohio Valley Flooring Form Partnership

Florence, AL and Cincinnati, OH, January 30, 2023-Schönox HPS North America and Ohio Valley Flooring announce a strategic partnership to provide Schönox subfloor product technologies, training, and support across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania.

Couristan Names Tommy Armistead VP of Area Rug Sales

Couristan Names Tommy Armistead VP of Area Rug Sales

Fort Lee, NJ, January 30, 2023—Couristan—a manufacturer of fine, quality area rugs, residential broadloom and custom contract·hospitality carpeting—announced as part of its long-term growth plan for its area rug division, the appointment of Tommy Armistead to the position of vice president of area rug sales for the company’s mass merchant accounts.

Construction Employment Expanded in 30 States in December

Construction Employment Expanded in 30 States in December

Washington, DC, January 30, 2023--Seasonally adjusted construction employment rose from November to December in 30 states and the District of Columbia and declined in 20 states, according to AGC’s analysis of data Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Consumer Spending Declined in December

Consumer Spending Declined in December

New York, NY, January 30, 2023—U.S. households turned cautious at the end of last year, cutting spending during the holiday shopping season and increasing savings, adding to signs of an economic slowdown, according to the Wall Street Journal.

David Gross Named Executive Director of INSTALL

David Gross Named Executive Director of INSTALL

Washington, DC, January 27, 2023—INSTALL, the North American provider of floorcovering installation training and certification, announces the appointment of David Gross as INSTALL executive director.