Tri-West Is Named Quick-Step's Distributor of the Year
Dallas, TX, January 25, 2016—Quick-Step has named Tri-West as winner of its Distributor Of The Year award.
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Conference Board Leading Economic Index Down in December
New York, NY, January 25, 2016—The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. declined 0.2% in December to 123.7, following a 0.5% increase in both November and October.
Jaipur Named "Green Manufacturer" at ARTS Awards
Norcross, GA, January 25, 2016—Jaipur was honored at the 27th Annual ARTS Awards, winning in the category of Green Manufacturer at the black-tie gala event held in Dallas, Texas on January 22.
Import Value of Logs and Lumber to China Down 25% in 12 months
Seattle, WA, January 25, 2016—China imported softwood logs and lumber valued at $498 million during the month of November in 2015, reports Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ).
Existing Home Sales Jumped 14.7% in December
Washington, DC, January 22, 2016—Existing-home sales rose by 14.7% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.46 million from 4.76 million in November, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Millennials to Shape Housing Preferences, Once They Start Buying
Washington, DC, January 22, 2016—The millennial generation is poised to make a significant impact on home design, said speakers from the National Association of Home Builders and Better Homes and Gardens.
Petition Calls for Point of Sale Labeling Regarding Slip Resistance
Washington, DC January 22, 2016—A petition requesting that floorcoverings, floorcoverings with coatings and treated floorcoverings include point of sale information regarding the products’ degree of slip resistance has been filed.
Architectural Billings Index Ends 2015 on Positive Note
Washington, DC, January 21, 2016—There were a few occasions where demand for design services decreased in 2015, but the Architecture Billings Index concluded the year in positive terrain and was so in eight of the 12 months of the year.
Novalis Adds Licensing Agreement with Unilin for NovaCore
Toronto, CA, January 21, 2016—Novalis Innovative Flooring has entered into an additional license agreement with Unilin’s licensing division by which its NovaCore product line will from now on also be licensed under the U.S. Floors patent portfolio.
Laticrete Announces 60th Birthday Celebration at Surfaces
Las Vegas, NV, January 21, 2016—Laticrete has announced its 60th anniversary celebration will take place at the Surfaces Conference at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas from January 20 to 22.