NeoCon Shows Names Madeleine Tullier Sales Director
Chicago, IL, August 30, 2017—NeoCon Shows has welcomed Madeleine Tullier as sales director.
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S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index Hits All-Time High
New York, NY, August 29, 2017—The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions, reported a 5.8% annual gain in June, up from 5.7% the previous month.
Architect Sebastián Irarrázaval to Present at Cersaie
Bologna, IT, August 29, 2017—Chilean architect Sebastián Irarrázaval is one of the guests at this year’s Cersaie, to be held from September 25 to 29 in Bologna.
Trade Deficit Widened to $65.1 Billion in July
Washington, DC, August 29, 2017—The international trade deficit was $65.1 billion in July, up $1.1 billion from $64.0 billion in June, reports the U.S. Census Bureau.
Mohawk Crashes Four Schools and Completes Makeovers
Calhoun, GA, August 29, 2017—This summer, Mohawk Industries partnered with a Georgia-based credit union to “crash” four schools and give them makeovers in the fourth annual Georgia United Credit Union School Crashers program.
Texas Flooring Retailer Erects 100' Pole to Fly State Flag
Odessa, TX, August 29, 2017—Jeff Russell, owner of Paul Evans Carpet & Flooring, erected a 100-foot pole that flies a 30’x60’ Texas state flag at the location of his new store, reports MRT.
ProSpec Holds Anniversary Party at Museum of the City of NY
New York, NY, August 29, 2017—The design of the Jerome L. Greene Science Center at Columbia University’s Manhattanville campus in New York City was the focus of the 20th anniversary celebration of ProSpec LLC, a New York distributor of tile and tile installation systems, in June.
Natco Home Increases Domestic Rug Manufacturing Capabilities
West Warwick, RI, August 28, 2017—Natco Home’s has increased its domestic rug production operation, according to Furniture Today.
Shaw Releases 2016 Sustainability Report
Dalton, GA, August 28, 2017—Shaw Industries has released its 2016 sustainability report, highlighting progress toward its 2030 sustainability goals and other key metrics and initiatives. Chief among its accomplishments, 85% of the products Shaw manufactures are now Cradle to Cradle Certified (based upon sales unit volume).
Mike O’Connell, President of PCI FlorTech, Dies
Addison, IL, August 28, 2017—Mike O’Connell, president of PCI FlorTech of Addison, Illinois, passed away on August 25.