INSTALL Launches Warranty Program
NSTALL, the North American alliance of flooring and flooring-related manufacturers, consultants, associations and contractors, launched its new Warranty & Certified Contractor program at this year’s NeoCon expo.
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Domotex Russia Changes Show Dates
Hannover/Moscow, Russia, June, 17, 2013—Domotex Russia has been moved to a new time slot in first half of the year. The second season of Russia’s tradeshow for carpets and floor coverings will now be held from April 1 to 3, 2014.
Florida Tile Joins "We Build American" Initiative
Lexington, Kentucky, June 17, 2013¾ The Florida Tile brand has been added to the list of building supply manufacturers supporting the “We Build American” initiative.
Consumer Sentiment Dips but Near Multi-Year High
Ann Arbor, MI, June 14, 2013 -- The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan June preliminary consumer sentiment index fell to 82.7 from a final reading of 84.5 in May.
Architecture Billings Index Reverses in April
Washington, DC, June 14, 2013 -- After indicating increasing demand for design services for the better part of a year, the Architecture Billings Index reversed course in April.
J+J Flooring Has EPDs Verified by NSF
Ann Arbor, MI, June 14, 2013 -- NSF Sustainability said it has verified Environmental Product Declarations for J+J Flooring Group's Kinetex flooring product and Invision brand modular styles that use eKo backing.
C&R Flooring Moves Operations
Westwood, MA, June 14, 2013 -- Wood specialist C&R Flooring said it has moved its showroom and home office from Needham, Massachusetts to Westwood, Massachusetts.
Producer Prices Tick Higher in May
Washington, DC, June 14, 2013 -- Wholesale prices rose in May for the first time in three months, according to the Labor Department.
Retail Sales Strongest in Three Months
Washington, DC, June 13, 2013 -- Retail sales jumped 0.6% in May thanks largely to strong auto sales, according to the Commerce Department.
Dixie Group To Acquire Robertex Associates
Chattanooga, TN, June 13, 2013 -- The Dixie Group said it is in negotiations to acquire wool carpet maker Robertex Associates.