North American Pavilion Adds Value to Coverings Sh
Orlando, FL, May 6--The Tile Council of North America offered more than 15 live installation demonstrations and its new Art Tile Village.
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TCNA Celebrates its 60th Anniversary
Orlando, FL, May 6--Originally established in 1945 as the Tile Council of America, the Tile Council of North America, Inc. (TCNA) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.
Housing Affordability Up in 1Q
Washington, DC, May 6--Housing affordability conditions have improved for two consecutive quarters, keeping housing within reach for people in most of the country.
Productivity Up in 1Q
Washington, DC, May 5--Productivity in the first quarter grew at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2.6%, according to a Labor Department report.
Phoenix Intros VECS Machines for Carpet Industry
Atlanta, GA, May 5, 2005 -- Phoenix Automation, an Atlanta-based machine automation company has introduced a new family of automation machines for the carpet industry.
Pete Johnson Jr. Named Tile Person of the Year
Orlando, FL, May 5--Peter C. Johnson, Jr. was awarded the Tile Council of North America’s (TCNA) prestigious 2005 Tile Person of the Year award.
Carpet Exchange Plans Expansion
Boulder, CO, May 4---Carpet Exchange has purchased a new property in Boulder, Colorado, and plans to build a 7,800-square-foot building there to replace its existing Boulder showroom.
Walt Legenstein Receives Outstanding Service Award
Millersville, MD, May 5--Walt Legenstein of Certified Carpet in Lancaster, Pa., was recently recognized by the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR).
Foamex Reorganizes its Management
Linwood, PA, May 5--Foamex International Inc. announced that it is reorganizing its management and business unit structure.
Chain Store Sales Up Last Week
New York, May 4--Chain store retail sales rose 0.5 percent in the week ended April 30, compared with a 0.3 percent decline the previous week.