Universal Fibers Offered Update on Business Activity at NeoCon
Chicago, IL, June 25, 2018—For the sixth consecutive year, Universal Fibers welcomed its global carpet fiber customers and industry partners to its Annual Celebration of NeoCon.
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The NAHB Discusses Rising Lumber Prices with Commerce Secretary Ross
Washington, DC, June 22, 2018—Randy Noel, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and NAHB leadership met with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to discuss the growing problem of escalating lumber prices that are being exacerbated by tariffs on Canadian lumber imports into the U.S.
Oil Prices Climb as OPEC Agrees to Deal to Lift Oil Output
Vienna, Austria, June 22, 2018—OPEC members are discussing a compromise agreement that would see an oil production increase of between 300,000 and 600,000 barrels a day over the next few months.
Shannon Specialty Floors Promotes Priester to Director of Marketing
Milwaukee, WI, June 22, 2018—Shannon Specialty Floors announced the promotion of Ellie Dowden Priester to the role of Director of Markeing during NeoCon 2018. This is a newly created position within the organization.
Shaw Contract Introduces Collection of Sustainable Flooring
Cartersville, GA, June 22, 2018—Shaw Contract introduces a new product category, PET Resilient, made from 40% post-consumer PET. The shift to PVC-free resilient flooring was prevalent at Neocon.
Mohawk Home Promotes Kelly Moore as Its New VP of Commercial Business Development and Karastan
Sugar Valley, GA, June 22, 2018-Mohawk Home has promoted Kelly Moore to vice president of commercial business development and as vice president of the company’s luxury area rug brand, Karastan.
William M. Bird is Awarded Roppe Performance Awards
Charleston, SC, June 22, 2018—William M. Bird received two awards from Roppe Corporation for outstanding performance in 2017. The company was awarded The Performance Award for the largest percentage increase for all distributors, as well as The Gold Award for Top Sales Volume.
Ecore Solves Acoustic Issues in North Carolina Senior Living Community
Canton, NC, June 22, 2018—Ecore’s Forest Rx was used in Silver Bluff Village senior living community to create a surface that has the capability of reducing the risk of injury associated with falls while also offering sound control and comfort for walking.
Shaw Contract Launches Commercial Hardwood Flooring
Dalton, GA, June 21, 2018—Shaw Contract debuted a commercial grade engineered hardwood at NeoCon 2018. The collection features two distinct construction types: Engineered Ply Core Hardwood and Engineered High-Density Core Hardwood.
AmericasMart Atlanta Announces Area Rug Showroom Expansions and Relocations
Atlanta, GA, June 21, 2018—The 2018 wholesale trading season kicks into high gear with The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market and The Atlanta International Area Rug Market as buyers explore growing merchandise collections and a wide variety of new and newly expanded showrooms.