California's AB 863 Now in Print
Sacramento, Ca, June 12, 2024-California’s AB-863-which outlines carpet and flooring recycling, producer responsibility organizations, fines, succession, training-is in print.
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IIDA Launches Certified Design Futurist Program
Chicago, IL, June 12, 2024—The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) has announced the launch of the IIDA Certified Design Futurist program (CDF)—an educational opportunity, expanding the forward-looking nature of design into a core foresight capability that provides significant value to designers, firms and their clients.
Class Action Suit Launched Against RW Supply and Design
Warren, NJ June 12, 2024—A class action lawsuit has been launched against RW Supply and Design for the misrepresentation of the geographic origin of its Teckton wood flooring, according to ClassAction.org.
Laura Nielsen Taylor of Ambassador Mid-West Floor to Retire
Chesterfield, MO, June 12, 2024—Laura Nielsen Taylor, a 26-year employee and current showroom manager at Ambassador Mid-West Floor, has announced her retirement, effective May 31.
Small Business Optimism Rose to 90.5 in May
Washington, DC, June 11, 2024— The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index reached the highest reading of the year in May at 90.5, a 0.8-point increase but still the 29th month below the historical average of 98.
Construction Backlog Indicator Declined to 8.3 Months in May
Washington, DC, June 11, 2024—The Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.3 months in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) member survey conducted May 20 to June 4.
BIG Converts Belgium Plant to Bio Mass Generated Steam
Waregem, Belgium, June 11, 2024—Beaulieu International Group is investing five million Euros to transition the fossil based energy supply of its cushion vinyl production plant in Wielsbeke, Belgium to bio mass generated steam supply.
NALFA Developing Moulding Test Method
Washington, DC, June 11, 2024—The North America Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) is currently reaching another milestone with the development of a Moulding Test Method, which will cover a wide range of products, spanning from accessory/transition mouldings to tread coverings.
Michael Kephart Joins NTCA as Executive Consultant
Jackson, MS, June 11, 2024-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced that Michael Kephart, president of the Kephart Group, has joined NTCA as an executive consultant, focussed on advancing training, education, and advocacy for the U.S. tile industry.
Jason Randolph Promoted to SVP, Residential Sales for Mohawk
Calhoun, GA, June 11, 2024—Jason Randolph has been promoted to senior vice president, residential sales for Mohawk.