Kemp's Flooring Named Armstrong Elite Dealer
Lancaster, PA, January 25, 2016—Kemp’s Flooring was named an Elite Dealer by Armstrong Flooring.
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Construction Employment Increased in 32 States in 2016
Arlington, VA, January 25, 2017—Thirty-two states added construction jobs in 2016 as a dearth of experienced workers kept contractors in many states from hiring as many employees as they would have preferred, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released and the association's own survey.
Winners of 2017 Young Professional Award Announced
Chattanooga, TN, January 24, 2017—Floor Focus is pleased to announce the winners of its 2017 Young Professional Award, which, this year, focused on the retailer/contractor segment.
Redi Carpet Names Brian Caress CEO
Stafford, Texas, January 24, 2017—Brian Caress was named CEO of Redi Carpet, effective January 1.
Fuse Names New Board of Directors Members
Laguna Niguel, CA, January 24, 2017-- Fuse Alliance has announced that its board of directors has appointed three new members for 2017.
Install Collaborates with 9 Manufacturers on Substrate Prep Cert.
Glassboro, NJ, January 24, 2017—Install, the International Standards and Training Alliance, collaborated with nine industry leading substrate and underlayment manufacturers on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Karndean Designflooring Earns Two Good Design Awards
Export, PA, January 24, 2017—Karndean Designflooring has been awarded two Good Design Awards from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design, for its Da Vinci and Kaleidoscope flooring collections.
Lowe's Names Jocelyn Wong Chief Marketing Officer
Mooresville, NC, January 23, 2017—Lowe’s has announced that Jocelyn Wong has been appointed to the position of chief marketing officer, effective immediately. Wong most recently served as senior vice president and general merchandising manager for the seasonal business.
Consumer Prices Rose 0.3% in December
Washington, DC, January 23, 2017—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3% in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
BASF Raising Prices on Caprolactam & Polyamide Polymer
Wyandotte, MI, January 23, 2017—BASF will increase prices for caprolactam and polyamide (PA) polymer by $0.12 per pound in North America.