Elastilon Entering U.S. Market with its Hardwood Installation System
Eindhoven, Netherlands, October 11, 2019-Elastilon has announced that it is entering the U.S. flooring market through to the professional flooring trade.
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California Governor Signs AB729 Carpet Recycling Revisions into Law
Sacramento, CA, October 11, 2019--California governor, Gavin Newsom, has signed AB729.
Artisan Design Group Acquires TX-Based Dixie Carpet Installations
Southlake, TX, October 11, 2019—Artisan Design Group (ADG) has announced the acquisition of Dixie Carpet Installations.
Consumer Sentiment Rose 3.0% in Early October
Ann Arbor, MI, October 11, 2019-Consumer sentiment rose 3.0% to 96.0 in early October, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan.
James Woelfel Named 2019 Recipient of NTCA Ring of Honor
Flowood, MS, October 11, 2019—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has chosen James Woelfel, president of Artcraft Granite Marble and Tile Company in Mesa, Arizona, as its 2019 recipient of the NTCA Ring of Honor.
U.S. Import Prices Inched Up in September
Washington, DC, October 11, 2019—U.S. import prices increased 0.2% in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.2% decline the previous month.
Greenbuild Adds Speakers to 2019 Lineup
Washington, DC, October 10, 2019-Greenbuild has announced additional speakers for its 2019 show line-up; the show takes place November November 19 to 22 in Atlanta, Georgia at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Schluter Systems to Open New Distribution Center in North Texas
Plattsburgh, NY, October 10, 2019—Schluter Systems will build a regional distribution center in North Texas, reports the Dallas Business Journal.
Klingele Retires from Tarkett's Diamond W; Walker Appointed
Solon, OH, October 10, 2019-After 18 years of service to the company and nearly 50 years in the flooring industry, Mike Klingele will retire from his role as president, Diamond W, effective December 31.
Job Openings Ticked Down Slightly in August
Washington, DC, October 9, 2019—The number of job openings was little changed at 7.1 million on the last business day of August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. In July, the rate was 7.2 million.