Zeftron Releases App with Color-Matching Capability
Dalton, GA, October 22, 2024—Zeftron nylon, provider of premium nylon 6 solution-dyed yarn systems for commercial carpets, announces its newest resource, the Zeftron ColorMatch App.
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Southwind Delivers Collected Supplies to Hurricane Victims
Dalton, GA, October 22, 2024—On October 4, Southwind Floors announced it was sending a truck to assist the recovery effort for Hurricane Helene. Five days later, it delivered.
Worldwide Wholesale Promotes Braunstein and Vaynstein
Edison, NJ, October 21, 2024-Worldwide Wholesale Floor Coverings has promoted Darren Braunstein and Lori Vaynstein.
Barbara Ellenberg June Presented with Bill Dearing Memorial Award
Washington, DC, October 21, 2024—Barbara Ellenberg June was presented with the Bill Dearing Memorial Award for outstanding service to the profession and specifically for North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) during the organization’s fall meeting.
All Surfaces Names Bonafede Director of Comml. Business Development
Bloomington, MN, October 21, 2024-All Surfaces has announced the appointment of Torie Bonafede as director of commercial business development.
AHF Named Flooring Vendor Partner of the Year by Do It Best
Mountville, PA, October 21, 2024-AHF Products, a manufacturer of hard surface flooring for residential and commercial interiors and the largest hardwood flooring manufacturer in the U.S., was named a “Vendor of the Year” by Do It Best in the flooring category.
Mohawk Forms Partnership with One Tree Planted
Calhoun, GA, October 21, 2024—In a joint effort to promote environmental stewardship and community involvement, Mohawk is teaming up with One Tree Planted, Food Well Alliance and local retail partners to break ground on a new orchard at Tara Elementary School in Morrow, Georgia.
Nourison Home Forms Licensing Partnership with DKNY
Saddle Brook, NJ, October 21, 2024—Nourison Home, a manufacturer of floorcoverings and home accents, has announced its new licensed partnership with DKNY.
Housing Starts Declined 0.5% in September
Washington, DC, October 18, 2024— Privately-owned housing starts in September were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,354,000, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced, 0.5% below the revised August estimate of 1,361,000 and 0.7% below the September 2023 rate of 1,363,000.
Total Construction Starts Declined 6% in Sept., Led by Nonbuilding
Bedford, MA, October 18, 2024—Total construction starts fell 6% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.1 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.