Haines Announces Chief Sales & Marketing Officer: Chris Pratt
Glen Burnie, MD, December 23, 2016—Haines has announced the newest member of its executive leadership team, Chris Pratt, Haines’ new chief sales and marketing officer.
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Jim Lee of Professional Flooring Supply Dies
Fort Worth, TX, December 23, 2016—James (Jim) Lee, 84, founder of Professional Flooring Supply (PFS), a company dedicated to providing the floorcovering professional with the highest quality installation tools and materials, passed away at his home in Gra
NWFA Launches Partnership with Mohawk for Wood Floor Training
St. Louis, MO, December 23, 2016—The National Wood Flooring Association recently launched a new partnership with Mohawk Flooring, following Mohawk’s adoption of NWFA University into the Mohawk University portfolio to fulfill wood floor training.
AIA Billings Index Stays Positive in November
Washington, DC, December 22, 2016—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the November ABI score was 50.6, essentially unchanged from the mark of 50.8 in the previous month. The new projects inquiry index was 59.5, up from a reading of 55.4 th
Third Quarter GDP Revised Up to 3.5%
Washington, DC, December 22, 2016—Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 3.5% in the third quarter of 2016, according to the third estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Personal Income Flat in November, Spending Inches Upward
Washington, DC, December 22, 2016—Personal income increased $1.6 billion (less than 0.1%) in November, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Fishman Flooring Solutions Acquires Fisher Flooring Supply of Erie
Baltimore, MD, December 22, 2016—Fishman Flooring Solutions has expanded its footprint into northwestern Pennsylvania with its purchase of Fisher Flooring Supply in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Mannington Commercial Announces Price Increase
Calhoun, GA, December 22, 2016—Mannington Commercial is announcing a price increase on commercial carpet, resilient, and sundry products.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Fell 4.6% in November
Washington, DC, December 22, 2016—New orders for manufactured durable goods in November decreased $11.0 billion or 4.6% to $228.2 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Submission Period for Future Focus Awards for Dealers Nears Close
Chattanooga, TN, December 21, 2016—The deadline is nearing for 2017 Future Focus Awards for Dealers submissions.