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CARE Accepting Applications for Capital Improvement Grants

Dalton, GA, December 13, 2018-Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) has announced the third cycle in its Capital Improvement Grants program with a priority application deadline of January 18, 2019.

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.

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.

Retail Sales Rose 4.2% YOY in November

Washington, DC, December 14, 2018—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for November 2018 were $513.5 billion, an increase of 0.2% from the previous month and 4.2% above November 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Second Phase of Installation Crisis Study Released

Chicago, IL, December 14, 2018—In January 2018, the Floor Covering Leadership Council (FCLC) commissioned an independent research firm, The Blackstone Group, to conduct a multi-phase study to quantify the scope and severity of the lack of installation professionals on the flooring industry's sustainability and growth.

Emser & NFM Named to Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2019 List

Los Angeles, CA, December 14, 2018-Emser Tile was recently named one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2019.

Jack Hollinger, Longtime Mannington Employee, Has Died

West Chester, PA, December 14, 2018-Mannington retiree John “Jack” Hollinger III, 95, died on December 5.

Import & Export Prices Both Declined in November

Washington, DC, December 13, 2018--U.S. import prices declined 1.6% in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.5% rise the previous month.

Shaw Named Flooring Provider for Property Brothers

Dalton, GA, December 13, 2018--Shaw Floors has been selected as the exclusive flooring solutions provider for season 13 of Property Brothers and season seven of Property Brothers: Buying and Selling episodes filmed in Nashville.

Novalis Announces Partnership with Install

Toronto, ON, December 13, 2018--Novalis Innovative Flooring has announced its partnership with Install-a membership organization representing more than 100 manufacturers in floorcovering.

Durkan Launches 2019 dscvr Student Design Competition

Calhoun, GA, December 13, 2018-Durkan, the hospitality flooring brand of Mohawk Group, is now accepting artwork submissions for the dscvr Student Design Competition, its annual hospitality design contest.

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