AHF Launches Online Visualizer
Mountville, PA, May 15, 2020—AHF Products announces the launch of its floor visualizer, a digital tool to help customers picture the latest flooring styles in their home before buying.
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NWFA Responsible Procurement Program Accepted into NAHB Standard
St. Louis, MO, May 14, 2020-The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Responsible Procurement Program (RPP) has been accepted into the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) new ICC 700-2020 National Green Building Standard (NGBS).
Import Prices Declined 2.6% in April, Largely on Falling Fuel Prices
Washington, DC, May 14, 2020—U.S. import prices declined 2.6% in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 2.4% decrease in March.
Torlys Makes Donation to The Trilogy Foundation
Toronto, ON, May 14, 2020—Torlys recently donated nearly $12,000 to The Trilogy Foundation, a non-profit organization aiding families and communities affected by tragedy, disaster, and poverty.
Mohawk Donates Personal Protective Equipment to ASPCA
Calhoun, GA, May 14, 2020—Mohawk Industries is donating personal protective equipment (PPE) to the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) to ensure the safety of their staff working in communities greatly impacted by COVID-19.
Almost Three Million Americans Filed for Unemployment Last Week
Washington, DC, May 14, 2020—In the week ending May 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 2,981,000, a decrease of 195,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
WarmlyYours Releases Q1 Analysis
Lake Zurich, IL, May 14, 2020—WarmlyYours, a manufacturer specializing in radiant heating products like electric floor warming systems, has released its 2020 Q1 & Annual Industry Report, which analyzes the sales of radiant heating products within the wider context of the national housing and remodeling markets.
Freudenberg Completes Acquisition of Low & Bonar - Makers of Colbond
Weinheim, DE, May 13, 2020-The global technology group Freudenberg acquired 100% of the shares in Low & Bonar PLC, London, United Kingdom. Both Freudenberg and Low & Bonar make backing used to produce modular carpet tile and automobile carpet.
Ceramics of Italy Announces 2020 Tile Trends
New York, NY, May 13, 2020-Following review of hundreds of introductions at Cersaie and the virtual Coverings event, Ceramics of Italy has announced the following ceramic tile trends for 2020.
National Kitchen & Bath Assoc. Reports on Q1 Activity Amid COVID-19
Hackettstown, NJ, May 13, 2020—The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and John Burns Real Estate Consulting (JBREC) released its Q1 2020 Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI).