Breaking Flooring News

Tarkett North America Transitioning to Single Tarkett Brand

Solon, OH, December 18, 2018-Tarkett has announced that, effective immediately, Tarkett North America will transition away from its sub-brands of Johnsonite, Tandus Centiva, Desso and Lexmark to Tarkett.

Jon-Don Joins Fuse Alliance

Laguna Niguel, CA, December 19, 2018—Fuse Alliance has announced that Jon-Don has joined the network as a preferred supplier.

Housing Starts Rose 3.2% in November

Washington, DC, December 18, 2018— Privately-owned housing starts in November were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,256,000, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced, 3.2% above the revised October estimate of 1,217,000 but 3.6% below the November 2017 rate of 1,303,000.

CFI Announces Details of 2019 Convention

Forney, Texas, December 18, 2018—CFI’s Annual Convention and Trade Show will commence in San Antonio at the La Cantera Resort & Spa, located just outside of downtown San Antonio and the Riverwalk.

Mats Inc. and Windmoeller Re-Up Collaborative Partnership

Stoughton, MA, December 18, 2018—Mats Inc. and Windmoeller have announced the execution of a new contract agreement that coincides with the release of an expanded range of Wineo PURline commercial flooring.

AVA Joins Commercial One

Toronto, ON, December 18, 2018—AVA by Novalis recently joined Commercial One as an approved vendor.

Starnet Names Two New VP of Business Development Appointees

Darien, CT, December 17, 2018—Starnet has announced the creation of two new staff positions designed to strengthen the existing partnerships between our members and our vendor network.

Builder Confidence Down Four Points in December

Washington, DC, December 17, 2018-Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes fell four points to 56 in December on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) as concerns over housing affordability persist.

Beaulieu to Unveil New Green Innovations at Domotex Hannover

Wielsbeke, Belgium, December 17, 2018-Beaulieu Engineered Products will unveil sustainably-produced, durable tufted carpets and recyclable needle punch carpets at Domotex Hannover.

Four Flooring Manufacturers Named to 2019 Training Top 125 List

Excelsior, MN, December 14, 2018--Training magazine has released its 2019 Training Top 125, and several flooring manufacturers were included in the list: Mohawk, Shaw, Tarkett North America and Emser Tile.

Aquafil Hosts Grand Opening at Phoenix Carpet Recycling Plant

Phoenix, AZ, December 14, 2018-The $25 million investment represents the first of five plants in Aquafil's long-term plan. The second will open in 2019 in Sacramento, California.

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