Armstrong's Amy Costello to Lead Two Greenbuild Discussions
Lancaster, PA, October 15, 2018-Armstrong Flooring’s Amy Costello, sustainability manager, will lead two discussions as both a speaker and moderator at GreenBuild 2018 in Chicago.
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Schönox's Kris Day to Serve as Key Account Manager for Fuse
Florence, AL, October 15, 2018—In order to grow an even more customer- and project-specific focus, Kris Day, HPS Schönox national account manager, will assume a new role beginning November 1.
Durkan Adds New Products to Its Specify for the Cure Program
Calhoun, GA, October 15, 2018—Durkan has announced that its new Camélia Rose hospitality carpet collection by designer Virginia Langley will support Susan G. Komen with a donation for every yard sold under its Specify for the Cure program.
Anatolia Announces Additions to Management Team
Toronto, ON, October 15, 2018—Anatolia Tile & Stone announces several new additions to its management team.
Importers Finding Ways to Dodge Chinese Tariffs, Says WSJ
New York, NY, October 9, 2018-Some Chinese importers are altering the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) designation codes on products in order to dodge tariffs, reports The Wall Street Journal.
LL to Pay $36 Million in Settlement Over Chinese-Made Laminate
Toano, VA, October 12, 2018-A settlement was approved this week in district court for Lumber Liquidators to pay $36 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of 760,000 customers who bought its Chinese-made laminate flooring between 2009 and 2015, reports CNBC.
QEP Increased Sales in Q2, Completed Kraus Assets Acquisition
Boca Raton, FL, October 12, 2018-Q.E.P. reported a net sales increase of 10% for Q2 2018, compared to Q2 2017. Net income for the quarter was $580,000, compared to $2,402,000 in the prior year period.
Consumer Sentiment Declined 1.1% in Early October
Ann Arbor, MI, October 12, 2018-Consumer sentiment fell 1.1% to 99.0 in October, from September’s 100.1 rate, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan.
Dalton Carpet One Celebrates 40 Years of Business
Athens, GA, October 12, 2018—Dalton Carpet One celebrated its 40th anniversary in July.
Forbes Best Employers List Includes Flooring & Related Companies
New York, NY, October 11, 2018-Forbes has released its The World’s Best Employers 2018 list.