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Chicago, IL, Nov. 19, 2013 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors named the recipients of the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as NAFCD's Leadership in Action Award at its annual convention.
The Netherlands, November 19, 2013 -- Lighting company Philips and carpet maker Desso said they will develop products that combine LED lighting with light transmissive carpet.
Dalton, GA, Nov. 19, 2013 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute named the winners of the annual Joseph Smrekar awards at its annual membership meeting.
St. Louis, MO, Nov. 19, 2013 -- The National Wood Flooring Association says its Responsible Procurement Program can help companies avoid the headache and expense of an inadvertent violation of the Lacey Act.
Fairfield, CT, Nov. 18, 2013 -- General Electric Co. plans to spin off the retail finance business of GE Capital through an initial public offering.
Washington, DC, Nov. 19, 2013 -- The U.S. Green Building Council and Underwriter Laboratories said they have formed an exclusive strategic partnership centered on building product transparency and occupant health and safety.
Rome, Italy, Nov. 19, 2013 -- Confindustria Ceramica, the Italian Association of Ceramics, and the Italian Trade Commission are seeking entries for the 2014 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition.
Washington, DC, Nov. 18, 2013 -- Builder confidence in the single-family housing market was unchanged in November, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
New York, NY, Nov. 18, 2013 -– Shaw Floors is restoring the Grand Central Terminal and is unveiling more than 14,000 square feet of its carpet, hardwood and resilient floors during a ribbon-cutting ceremony today.
Dalton, GA, Nov. 18, 2013 -– Bob Lee has been named executive vice president of residential sales for Beaulieu of America.