FCEF Will Hold First Flooring Futures Summit in September
Dalton, GA, August 22, 2022—The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) will hold its first Flooring Futures Summit in Dalton, Georgia on September 20.
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Shaw's Bellew Finalist for Reuters Events Award in Sustainability
Dalton, GA, August 22, 2022—Shaw announces that vice president of global sustainability and innovation Kellie Ballew has been named a finalist for the Reuters Events Responsible Business Awards 2022 in the Sustainability Trailblazer category.
Justina Blakeney Named Keynote Speaker for Fall High Point Market
High Point, NC, August 22, 2022—The High Point Market Authority has scheduled Justina Blakeney, founder and creative director of home décor brand Jungalow, as the keynote speaker on opening day of the High Point Market, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., October 22.
31st Street Capital Acquires Premier Flooring
Lincoln, NE, August 19, 2022-31st Street Capital, based in Lincoln, Nebraska, has acquired its fifth flooring company, Premier Flooring.
Multifamily Confidence Mixed in Q2
Washington, DC, August 19, 2022—Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing was mixed in Q2 2022, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Gerflor Restructures & Promotes Three to Managing Director Roles
Bolingbrook, IL, August 19, 2022-Gerflor USA has adjusted its organizational structure to further enhance the focus on its unique customer base within its individual businesses: Gerflor, Connor Sports, and Sport Court.
Shaw Develops Coretec Backing with Green Story
Dalton, GA, August 19, 2022-Coretec is rolling out a new attached underlayment, Soft Step.
CFL Joins Vinyl Sustainability Council
Washington, DC, August 19, 2022—The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC) has welcomed CFL Flooring as the newest member of the council.
Dixie Group to Produce LVT in Alabama
Dalton, GA, August 18, 2022-The Dixie Group will convert its Atmore, Alabama plant into an LVT-SPC manufacturing facility.
Existing-Home Sales Declined 5.9% in July
Washington, DC, August 18, 2022—Total existing-home sales slipped 5.9% from June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.81 million in July, according to the National Association of Realtors. Year-over-year, sales fell 20.2% (6.03 million in July 2021).