William “Jop” Joplin of TW Flooring Dies
Lumberville, PA, November 7, 2016—William “Jop” Joplin, 64, CEO and founder of TW Flooring, passed away suddenly on November 1.
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Mannington Mills named New Jersey Family Business of the Year
Salem, NJ, November 4, 2016—Mannington Mills has been named "New Jersey Family Business of the Year 2016" by Fairleigh Dickinson University's Rothman Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
U.S. Trade Gap Narrowed in September
Washington, DC, November 4, 2016—The goods and services deficit was $36.4 billion in September, down $4.0 billion from $40.5 billion in August, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced through the Department of Co
J+J Flooring Group Recertified as a ZWL Manufacturer
Dalton, GA, November 4, 2016—J+J Flooring Group has been recertified as a Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) manufacturer by GreenCircle Certified, a prominent third-party certifier of environmental claims.
Mohawk Reports 25% Increase in Net Earnings YOY
Calhoun, GA, November 4, 2016—Mohawk announced 2016 Q3 net earnings of $270 million, and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.62, compared to 2015 Q3 net earnings of $215 million, and diluted EPS of $2.89. This represents a 25% increase versus prior yea
NAFCD + NBMDA Announces Record Attendance
Chicago, IL, November 4, 2016—A record 940 participants attended this year's North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA).
Employment Rose by 161K Jobs in October
Washington, DC, November 4, 2016—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 161,000 in October, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.9%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
Bridgeway Interactive Releases Details of Upcoming Conference
St. Louis, MO, November 4, 2016—Bridgeway Interactive’s Annual Conference will be held November 14 and 15 at the Silverado Resort and Spa in California’s Napa Valley wine country.
The Quinquennial Tile Award Seeks Entries
Sassuolo, IT, November 4, 2016— The Quinquennial Tile Award is currently accepting entries; the award, now in its fifth edition, seeks the most significant constructions that involve ceramic materials.
Quick-Step Releases Video Series Featuring Erinn Valencich
Dallas, TX, November 4, 2016—Quick-Step has released a series of promotional videos featuring its celebrity designer, Erinn Valencich.