Founder of Supreme Floor Covering Dies
Bay City, MI, May 18, 2011--Jack M. Weidner, founder and owner of Supreme Floor Covering, passed away on May 13, 2011.
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Housing Starts See Unexpected Drop
Washington, DC, May 17, 2011--Housing starts, the number of new homes being built, fell by 10.6% in April, according to the Commerce Department.
Tarkett Announces Price Increase
Chagrin Falls, OH, May 17, 2011--Tarkett announced a price increase of approximately 6% to 8% across both its residential and commercial brands.
Välinge Enters Agreement with Baroque Timber
Viken, Sweden, May 17, 2011--Välinge and Baroque Timber (Zhongshan) Co., Ltd. have entered into a global non-exclusive license agreement for Välinge's mechanical locking system in LVT flooring.
Q.E.P Purchases Porta-Nails
Boca Raton, FL, May 17, 2011--Q.E.P., owner of Harris Hardwood, has purchased Porta-Nails, Inc.
Builder Confidence Remains Unchanged
Washington, DC, May 16, 2011--Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes was unchanged at the low level of 16 in May, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.
IVC's Dalton Plant Grand Opening Today
Dalton, GA, May 16, 2011--The IVC Group holds its grand opening event for its new IVC U.S. headquarters today in Dalton, Georgia.
Armstrong Names VP of Marketing
Lancaster, PA, May 16, 2011--Mara Villanueva-Heras was named vice president of marketing for Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
Mohawk CEO's Compensation Grew in 2010
Calhoun, GA, May 16, 2011--The Chattanooga Times Free Press reported that Mohawk Industries' CEO Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum’s compensation grew 46.1% in 2010 to $2.19 million, according to the company’s proxy.
WONZ Unveils App
Marietta, GA, May 16, 2011--Wools of New Zealand is offering a free application (app) for the iPad and iPhone that details the benefits of wool.