Mannington Names 2020 Recipients of John B. Campbell Award
Salem, NJ, December 16, 2020—Mannington Mills is pleased to announce that 14 associates from across its family of companies have been named recipients of the John B. Campbell Award.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Warmly Yours Notes Sales Uptick Amid Work-from-Home Trend
Lake Zurich, IL, December 16, 2020—According to a recent industry report, sales of floor heating during the third quarter of 2020 were largely driven by increased numbers of people working from home.
Jason Goldberg of America's Floor Source Launches TraLaMa
Columbus, OH, December 11, 2020-After years of dealing with the same challenge facing most employers in and around the construction industry-finding enough reliable tradespeople-Jason Goldberg, founder and CEO of America’s Floor Source, has launched TraLaMa, The Trade Labor Marketplace.
Distrib. Trade Sales & Manu. Shipments Rose 0.9% in October
Washington, DC, December 16, 2020—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for October was estimated at $1,482.3 billion, up 0.9% from September 2020 and was up 2.2% from October 2019.
I4F Sponsoring Golf Pro to Increase Brand Awareness
Hamont, Belgium, December 16, 2020—I4F has entered into a golf sponsorship agreement with Koen Kouwenaar, a 22 year-old Dutch talent, who turned professional this year.
AIA Home Trends Survey Reveals Pandemic Influence on Design
Washington, DC, December 15, 2020-The pandemic has buoyed the custom residential design sector while impacting homeowner design preferences, according to a fourth quarter Home Design Trends Survey from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Lumber Prices On the Rise Again
Washington, DC, December 15, 2020-Lumber prices have reversed their downward course over the past three weeks, edging up from a recent low of $550 per thousand board feet to roughly $600 per thousand board feet, reports Builder Online.
Jerry Hosko to Retire from Redi Carpet at the Year's End
Stafford, TX, December 15, 2020-Redi Carpet has announced that Jerry Hosko is retiring from his duties as president and COO, effective December 31.
Industrial Production Rose 0.4% in November
Washington, DC, December 15, 2020—Industrial production increased 0.4% in November, according to the Federal Reserve.
U.S. Import Prices Rose 0.1% in November
Washington, DC, December 15, 2020—Prices for U.S. imports ticked up 0.1% in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, after edging down 0.1% in October.