Mohawk Closing Milledgeville, Georgia Yarn Plant
Milledgeville, GA, August 29, 2019—Mohawk will be closing its Milledgeville, Georgia yarn plant by the end of October, according to The Union-Recorder.
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.
Consolidated Carpet Hosting First ConsoCon Event in September
New York, NY, August 29, 2019-Consolidate Carpet will host the inaugural ConsoCon, a post-NeoCon boardwalk themed event, which will take place September 19 at the Metropolitan West in New York City.
Home Construction Softening in Major Manufacturing Zones
Washington, DC, August 28, 2019-In a possible sign of economic softening in the industrial heartland, home construction in the nation’s major manufacturing areas registered declines on a year-over-year basis in the second quarter of 2019, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Home Building Geography Index (HBGI).
InteriorWorx Joins FEI Group's Home Solutions Division
Marietta, GA, August 28, 2019—FEI Group has announced the addition of Salt Lake City-based InteriorWorx to the Home Solutions division.
Mohawk Joins NWFA Responsible Procurement Program
St. Louis, MO, August 28, 2019—Mohawk Industries has joined the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Responsible Procurement Program (RPP).
Barry Pidgeon of StarFloors Has Died
Dallas, Texas, August 28, 2019—Barry Pidgeon of StarFloors died August 24 at the age of 84.
Global Flooring Alliance Celebrates 30th Anniversary in Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland, August 28, 2019—This summer the Global Flooring Alliance (GFA) commenced celebration of its 30-year anniversary during the summer meeting in Iceland.
Meridian Adhesives Buys Epoxies, Etc., 6th Acquisition Since 2018
Dalton, GA, August 27, 2019-Meridian Adhesives Group has acquired Epoxies, Etc.
Home Prices Rose 3.1% YOY in June, Says Case-Shiller
New York, NY, August 27, 2019-Home prices made a 3.1% annual gain in June, down from 3.3% in the previous month, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions.
Karndean Named A Pittsburgh Top Workplace for Eighth Year
Export, PA, August 27, 2019—The U.S. corporate headquarters of Karndean Designflooring has been named one of Pittsburgh’s Top 100 Workplaces for the eighth consecutive year by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.