Armstrong will initiate a 4 to 6% price increase in the United States and Canada on Residential LVT, Laminate, Residential Sheet and Tile and select Commercial Sheet products.
Florida Tile was honored twice recently for its environmental sustainability, by the University of Kentucky for its achievements in resource sustainability practices in 2011, and by the Kentucky Energy Alliance for its commitment to energy management.
Forest products company Tembec is exiting the hardwood flooring business as it shutters a 108-year operation in Huntsville, Ont., and sells another facility in Toronto to a private company for $13 million.
The Building Systems Councils (BSC) of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently honored Victor DePhillips for a lifetime of service and achievement in advancing the systems-built industry and contributing to the efforts of the BSC.
The U.S. economy grew at a slower pace than originally estimated in the third quarter, mainly because companies reduced inventories and did not invest as much.
Training magazine, a leading business publication for learning and development professionals, has once again recognized Mohawk Industries as one of the “Top 125” training organizations.
AmericasMart organizers are gearing up for the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market, Jan. 11-18 (Temporaries: Jan. 13-17), and the Atlanta International Area Rug Market featuring the National Oriental Rug Show taking place Jan. 12-15 (Temporaries: Jan. 13-15).
Federal Reserve Chairmain Ben Bernanke is set to speak Feb. 10 at the National Association of Home Builders' 2012 International Builders' Show (IBS), Feb. 8-11, 2012, in Orlando, Fla.