Florida Tile Sending Truckloads of Tile to Hurricane Victims
Lexington, KY, October 20, 2017—In response to the devastation caused by hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Florida Tile’s management and employees decided to answer the call for help.
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Milliken Completes New LEED v4 Credit Pathway
Spartanburg, SC, October 20, 2017—Milliken has completed a new LEED v4 credit pathway that addresses material traceability and transparency in the supply chain: LEED v4 MR credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization—Material Ingredients (Option 3).
Samuel Allman, Owner of Allman's Carpet of Bountiful, Dies at 94
Bountiful, UT, October 20, 2017—Samuel Allman, 94 of Bountiful, Utah passed away on September 30.
MasterCraft Expands West Coast Operations
Las Vegas, NV, October 19, 2017—MasterCraft Floors, a Michigan based, full-service commercial flooring contractor, has expanded its west coast operations.
NFA Honors Three Retiring Industry Legends
Newport, RI, October 19, 2017—Last night, as part of its fall meeting, the NFA held a dinner at the Rosecliff Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, honoring three individuals who will retire at year’s end: John Godwin, Paul Comiskey and Randy Merritt.
LIRA Predicts Growth in Residential Remodel Activity in Q3
Cambridge, MA, October 19, 2017—Accelerating growth in residential improvement and repair expenditures is anticipated through the third quarter of 2018, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
Lowe's Recognizes U.S. Floors as an Innovative Partner
Mooresville, NC, October 19, 2017—Lowe’s named U.S. Floors as a partner that set “the highest bar in innovation” in 2017.
Jeff Forwood Named Regional VP for Kaleen
Dalton, GA, October 18, 2017—Kaleen Rugs and Broadloom is pleased to announce that Jeff Forwood has been named regional vice president for the northern region.
Mats Inc. Promotes Pedrick to CSO & Ruhlin to CMO
Stoughton, MA, October 18, 2017—Commercial flooring company Mats Inc. announces the executive team promotions of Nancy Pedrick to chief sales officer and Rich Ruhlin to chief marketing officer.
Architectural Billings Fell to 49.1 in September
Washington, DC, October 18, 2017—After seven months of steady growth in the demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) paused in September.