U.S. Pellet Manufacturers Shift Sourcing From Logs to Residues
Seattle, WA, March 22, 2017—Over the past ten years, there has been a clear shift in fiber-sourcing for pellet manufacturers in the U.S. south from logs to residues.
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Ulster Carpets Acquires Machinery Maker Griffith Textile Machines
Craigavon, UK, March 21, 2017—U.K.-based Ulster Carpets has acquired English machinery maker Griffith Textile Machines (GTM) in a cash buy as part of a multi-million pound overhaul at the firm, reports Belfast Telegraph.
February Activity at Georgia Ports Hit Record High
Savannah, GA, March 21, 2017--The Georgia Ports Authority saw its busiest February ever for total cargo, moving 2.94 million tons across all docks last month, a 10% increase over February 2016, and second only to January’s 3.01 million tons.
Trisha Yearwood to Perform at Spring High Point Market
High Point, NC, March 21, 2017—Country musician Trisha Yearwood will headline the High Point Market’s Stars Under the Stars concert series at the upcoming spring market, reports Furniture Today.
Endless LLP Buys U.K.'s Carpet and Flooring
Redditch, UK, March 21, 2017—Endless LLP has announced its acquisition of the carve-out of SIG plc’s Carpet and Flooring business.
House of British Ceramic Tile Launching Laura Ashley Brand in U.S.
London, England, March 21, 2017—The House of British Ceramic Tile, a U.K. manufacturer of ceramic and glass tiles spanning the last 100 years, will launch Laura Ashley wall and floor tiles for the first time in North America.
Haro Announces Waterville Supply's Expansion into FL Market
Bensenville, IL, March 21, 2017—Haro Quality Flooring, a brand of Hamberger North America, announces the expansion of Waterville Supply into the Florida market.
Forbo Announces 3.4% Annual Growth for Flooring Business
Baar, Switzerland, March 20, 2017—Forbo announced 3.4% annual growth for its Flooring Systems division in FY 2016 or net sales of CHF 818.0 million, compared to CHF 791.3 million in FY 2015.
Construction Employment Rose in 219 of 358 Areas Jan. '16 to '17
Arlington, VA, March 20, 2017—Construction employment showed a mixed pattern geographically in the latest 12 months, increasing in 219 out of 358 metro areas between January 2016 and January 2017, declining in 104 and stagnating in 35, according to a new analysis of federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Contractor Proposes Using Carpet to Reinforce Border Wall
Tempe, AZ, March 20, 2017—CMJ Systems has proposed that the Trump administration consider using used carpet, rather than steel, to reinforce the border wall, according to Fox 10 Phoenix.