AIA Won't Reschedule Conference on Architecture 2020
Washington, DC, April 17, 2020—Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) will not be rescheduling the AIA Conference on Architecture 2020.
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Torlys Launches Shop-at-Home Program for Consumers
Toronto, ON, April 17, 2020—Torlys announced the launch of its “Shop Globally, Buy Locally” program aimed at offering consumers flooring options from around the world that can be easily purchased locally and safely without ever needing to leave the house.
Crossville to Host Twitter Chat During Coverings Connected
Crossville, TN, April 17, 2020—Crossville is hosting the Earth Day and Coverings Connected edition of the weekly KBTribeChat on Twitter, April 22 at 2:00 p.m. EST.
Ceramics of Italy Hosting Virtual Press Event During Coverings Connected
Sassauolo, IT, April 17, 2020—On April 20 from 6:30 to 6:00 (Italian time), Ceramics of Italy will host a live virtual press conference to mark the first day of Coverings Connected.
GoodWeave Reports on COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Washington, DC, April 17, 2020—GoodWeave, a nonprofit working to end child, forced and bonded labor in global supply chains, has launched the COVID-19 Child and Worker Protection Fund to deliver immediate humanitarian aid and services to vulnerable populations in India, Nepal and Afghanistan.
Frank Boykin Rejoins Mohawk as Chief Financial Officer
Calhoun, GA, April 16, 2020-Mohawk has announced the appointment of Frank H. Boykin as chief financial officer.
Housing Starts Fell 22.3% in March
Washington, DC, April 16, 2020-Privately-owned housing starts in March were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,216,000, 22.3% below the revised February estimate of 1,564,000 but 1.4% above the March 2019 rate of 1,199,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Ceramics of Italy Announces its Coverings Connected Schedule
New York, NY, April 16, 2020-Ceramics of Italy will take part in Coverings Connected from April 20 to 23.
AHF Announces Lay-Offs & Furloughs at Beverly, WV Plant
Beverly, WV, April 16, 2020-The AHF hardwood flooring plant in Beverly announced temporary furloughs and layoffs affecting 215 employees on Wednesday, including some of the company’s union employees, who have been working without a contract since February 23, reports The Inter-Mountain.
Mohawk's Airo Wins Bronze Edison Award
Calhoun, GA, April 16, 2020—The Edison Awards winners were announced on April 15, and Mohawk’s Airo hypoallergenic soft flooring took the bronze for the consumer goods— home solutions category.