Existing-Home Sales Fell 10.5% in November
Washington, DC, December 22, 2015—Existing-home sales dropped off considerably in November, down 10.5%, to the slowest pace in 19 months, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Google Exec Conducting Informational Seminar at Surfaces
Boca Raton, FL, December 22, 2015—Flooring retailers will have a rare opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Internet marketing from famed Google executive Ben Tyson at a special Surfaces appearance called Lunch with Google.
FCICA Names First International Candidate to Earn CIM Designation
West Bloomfield, MI, December 22, 2015—FCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, is pleased to announce the first international CIM candidate to receive the Certified Installation Manager (CIM) designation.
Horizon Forest Products Opens Dallas-Area Branch
Dallas, Texas, December 22, 2015—Horizon Forest Products officially opened its eleventh branch on October 11 at 2770 North Great Southwest Parkway in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Engineered Floors & J+J Industries Merge
Dalton, GA, December 18, 2015—Engineered Floors, LLC has announced its merger with J+J Industries, Inc.
Mohawk Flooring Returning to Surfaces Show Floor
Calhoun, GA, December 21, 2015—Mohawk Flooring is back on the Surfaces floor as a destination to support retailers.
Panel Producer Kronospan Buys Clarion Boards & Clarion Laminate
East Aboga, AL, December 21, 2015—Clarion Boards and Clarion Laminate Plant have been acquired by Kronospan.
Doug Metchick Named President of Laticrete Supercap
Bethany, CT, December 21, 2015—Doug Metchick has been named president of Laticrete Supercap, LLC.
Novalis Recognized at Guangzhou Design Week for AVA Commercial LVF
Toronto, ON, December 21, 2015—Novalis Innovative Flooring was honored at Guangzhou Design Week in Guangzhou, China.
Construction Employment Posts Widespread Growth in November
Arlington, VA, December 21, 2015—Strong demand for construction projects fueled job growth in November in 38 states compared to October and in all but six states over the past 12 months, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.