Economic Growth Should Accelerate Next Year
Washington, DC, Jan. 14, 2013 -- The U.S. economy should grow by 2.5% in 2013, according to Chicago Fed president Charles Evans.
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Domotex Carpet Design Awards Presented
Hannover, Germany, Jan. 14, 2013 -- Winners of the 2013 Carpet Design Awards at flooring trade show Domotex were announced on Sunday.
Arboritec Names California Distributor
Greenwood Village, CO, Jan. 14, 2013 -- Arboritec USA said that Golden State Flooring has been named its master distributor in California.
Mohawk Completes $150M Purchase of Pergo
Calhoun, GA, Jan. 11, 2013 -- Mohawk Industries said it has completed the acquisition of laminate maker Pergo for $150 million in cash.
NWFA Names Director of Certification and Education
St. Louis, MO, Jan. 10, 2013 -- The National Wood Flooring Association has named Brett Miller director of certification and education.
Flooring America Plans Mobile Marketing Tour
Orlando, FL, Jan. 11, 2013 -- Flooring America plans to launch its "Where Friends Send Friends" Mobile Marketing tour to obtain customer feedback and testimonials for use in future television and online marketing campaigns.
Wholesale Inventories Rise More Than Expected
Washington, DC, Jan. 11, 2013 -- U.S. wholesale inventories rose 0.6% in November to $498.9 billion, the Commerce Department said.
CRI Members Can Again Meet With Representatives
Dalton, GA, Jan. 11, 2013 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute is once again offering members the chance to meet with their elected representatives in Washington.
Anthony Minite Steps Down as CEO of BPS
City of Industry, CA, Jan. 9, 2013--Bentley Prince Street and Dominus Capital announced that Anthony Minite stepped down as president and CEO of Bentley Prince Street, after 21 years with the company.
Tile Organizations Form Installers Alliance
Jackson, MS, Jan. 10, 2013 -- The leading organizations that represent tile installers have created the Tile Industry Installers Alliance to develop a new certification program to be embraced by the entire tile industry.