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.
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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.
Architecture Billings Index Score Rose to 47.5 in December
Washington, DC, January 27, 2023-The pace of decline during December slowed from November, posting an Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 47.5 from 46.6, according to a report from the American Institute of Architects.
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.
Shaw Named One of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity '23
Dalton, GA, January 30, 2023—Shaw Industries has been named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek.
Harris to Celebrate 125 Years of Business at Surfaces
Johnson City, TN, January 30, 2023—Harris will kick off its 125 Year Anniversary Celebration at (TISE) Surfaces in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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
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.
AAFA to Announce New Flooring Standard for Asthma Triggers at Surfaces
New York, NY, January 30, 2023—During Surfaces, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) will be announcing a new performance standard for floorcoverings that encompasses asthma triggers.
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.