WFCA Holds Spring Board Meeting, Lobbies on Capitol Hill
Washington, DC, May 23, 2023—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) held its board meeting last week in Washington, DC.
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J+J Opens New Chicago Showroom in Fulton Market
Dalton, GA, May 23, 2023-J+J Flooring has opened a new flagship showroom in Chicago’s Fulton Market.
April Construction Employment Rose in 42 States YOY
Washington, DC, May 23, 2023—Seasonally adjusted construction employment rose from April 2022 to April 2023 in 42 states and the District of Columbia, declined in seven states, and held steady in Hawaii, according to Associated General Contractors’ analysis of data by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Vinyl Flooring Imports Declined by 48.1% in March Due Largely to UFLPA
Atlanta, GA, May 22, 2023—Vinyl flooring imports saw a sharp decline in units in March, down 48.1% year over year (YOY), compared to only a 4.8% YOY decline in the prior month, according to Truist Securities.
2023 Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament Slated for September 13
Dalton, GA, May 22, 2023-The 21st annual Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament will take place on September 13, 2023.
AIA Names 2023 Small Project Award Winners
Washington, DC, May 22, 2023-The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is recognizing exceptional designs with its 2023 Small Project Awards.
Shaw Installs Solar Array in Adairsville
Adairsville, GA, May 22, 2023-Shaw Industries has installed an innovative solar technology for steep slope applications at its carpet tile manufacturing facility in Adairsville, Georgia known as Plant T1.
Shaw Announces 164 Associate Dependent Scholarship Recipients
Dalton, GA, May 19, 2023—Shaw Industries announced the 164 recipients of its 2023 Associate Dependent Scholarship, more than any other year.
The Dixie Group Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients
Dalton, GA, May 19, 2023—The Dixie Group (TDG) has announced its 2023 scholarship recipients, given to children of TDG associates.
Chinese Hardwood Plywood Duties to Remain in Place
Washington, DC, May 19, 2023-Last week, the U.S. International Trade Commission determined that revoking current antidumping and countervailing duties on hardwood plywood from China would have negative consequences.