Jeff Fairbanks Tapped as President of Palo Duro Hardwoods
Denver, CO, January 20, 2016—Jeff Fairbanks was named Palo Duro’s new president with the recent acquisition of Palo Duro Hardwoods by Lägler Holdings, the parent company of Eugen Lägler GmbH.
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Ann-Marie Campbell Named EVP of Home Depot's U.S. Stores
Atlanta, GA, January 20, 2016—Home Depot has named Ann-Marie Campbell executive vice president of Home Depot’s U.S. stores, effective February 1.
Consumer Prices Fell 0.1% in December
Washington, DC, January 20, 2016—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers declined 0.1% in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
Brintons Launches Video Series Depicting its Product Lifecycle
Worcs, UK, January 20, 2016—Brintons is launching a series of videos that will explore the journey of its carpets from fleece to floor.
Karastan's Myanmar Aquamarine Receives America's Magnificent Carpet Award
Sugar Valley, GA, January 20, 2016—Myanmar Aquamarine from Karastan’s Spice Market Collection received the 2016 America’s Magnificent Carpet Award in the machine made category at the Atlanta International Rug Market.
Homebuilder Sentiment Remains Positive in January, NAHB
Washington, DC, January 19, 2016—The National Association of Home Builders’ gauge of homebuilder sentiment held steady at 60 in January, after being revised downward in December.
Libby Gillen Promoted to Director of Design Development at Tarkett
Solon, OH, January 19, 2016—Libby Gillen has been promoted to director of design development for Tarkett North America’s commercial business.
David Meberg of Consolidated Carpet Elected to BTEA Executive Committee
New York, NY, January 19, 2016—David T. Meberg, president and chief executive officer of Consolidated Carpet, was recently elected to the executive committee of the Board of Governors of the Building Trades Employers Association of New York.
Premier Flooring Announces Opening of New Springfield, IL Showroom
Springfield, IL, January 19, 2016—Premier Flooring has announced the grand opening of its flooring showroom in Springfield, Illinois, located at 3740 Wabash Avenue, which will take place February 1.
US Floors Enters into Sub-Liscensing Agreements for Coretec
Hannover, DE, January 18, 2016—Following swiftly upon the issuance of US Floors’ third Coretec patent, US Floors has entered into sub-licensing arrangements with both Unilin's Flooring Technologies and Bälinge.