New WFCA Chairman, Board, Take Reins July 1
Anaheim, CA, June 16, 2010--Nicholas L. Freadreacea becomes the new chairman of the World Floor Covering Association July 1.
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Research Shows How Flooring Affects Shoppers
Minneapolis, MN, June 16, 2010--The feeling customers get from a store’s flooring can affect how a product makes them feel, which can in turn determine whether they buy it, according to new research from University of Minnesota.
Underlayment Maker Is NALFA Associate Member
Washington, DC, June 16, 2010--Selit North America has recently joined the North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) as an associate member.
Housing Starts Down More Than Anticipated
Washington, DC, June 16, 2010--Housing starts fell more than expected in May to a five-month low, the Commerce Department said on Wednesday.
Mannington Names Design Contest Winners
Chicago, IL, June 16, 2010--Mannington Commercial has named the the two grand prize winners in the second year of its tx:style design challenge: Athena Abrol of WWCOT and Laurel Harrison of AECOM.
Mortgage Application Volume Hits 5-Month High
Washington, DC, June 16, 2010--Mortgage application volume jumped to a five-month peak last week, with applications to buy homes up from 13-year lows, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
The Master's Craft Is New Robina Distributor
Atlanta, GA, June 16, 2010--Engineered wood and laminate maker Robina Floors has a new distribution agreement with Master’s Craft Flooring Company to serve the central plains and Texas.
Wholesale Prices Down Again
Washington, DC, June 16, 2010--Wholesale prices fell for a second straight month in May, reflecting big declines in the cost of energy and food.
Haworth Scouring, Combing Get ISO Certification
Bradford, England, June 16, 2010--Haworth Scouring Company Ltd (HSC) and Haworth Combing Company Ltd (HCC), the largest wool processing operations of their kind in the world, have recently been awarded ISO accreditations.
Best of NeoCon Award Winners Announced
Chicago, IL, June 15, 2010--Best of NeoCon Awards were announced in the floorcovering categories, which included both hard and soft surface products.