Tarkett Rolls Out Product Transparency Tool
Chagrin Falls, OH, Nov. 6, 2013 -- Tarkett and the Environmental Protection Encouragement Agency have developed a new product transparency tool.
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Leading Indicators Up More Than Expected
New York, NY, Nov. 6, 2013 -- The index of leading economic indicators rose more than expected in September.
Distributor Headlam Buys UK Firm Roger Fell
London, England, Nov. 6, 2013 -- European distributor Headlam Group has reached an agreement to acquire East Yorkshire-based carpet and rug distributor Roger Fell Limited.
Fuse Alliance Adds Division 9 Flooring
Aurora, CO, Nov. 6, 2013 -- Fuse Alliance said that Division 9 Flooring of Woodinville, Washington is the newest member of national group of professional commercial flooring contractors.
CRI Membership Meeting Set Nov. 13
Dalton, GA, Nov. 6, 2013 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute will hold its annual membership meeting Nov. 13.
Mortgage Applications Tumble Last Week
Washington, DC, Nov. 6, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume fell 7% for the week ending Nov. 1, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
Kennebec Lumber Adds Kilns for Flooring
Solon, ME, Nov. 6, 2013 -- Kennebec Lumber Company has begun construction on three new kilns, each capable of drying 60,000 board feet, increasing overall capacity to nearly 1 million board feet.
Ready Retiring as Armstrong Flooring CEO
Lancaster, PA, Nov. 5, 2013 -– Armstrong Flooring Products CEO Frank Ready is retiring and is being replaced by Thomas Mangas, the company said.
USFloors Opens Office in China
Dalton, GA, Nov. 5, 2013 -- USFloors said it has opened a Mainland China office in Shanghai to provide local management and oversight of sourcing, quality, and logistics.
Services Sector Continues To Expand
Tempe, AZ, Nov. 5, 2013 -- Economic activity in the services sector of the economy grew in October for the 46th consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management.