More than 50 American companies, representing over 1,400 jobs in the U.S., have signed up to join the Alliance for Free Choice and Jobs in Flooring (www.ChoiceandJobs.com), according to Jonathan Train, president of the AFCJF.

The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) recognized two leaders from the post-consumer carpet recycling segment at the organization's ninth annual conference recently at Amelia Island, Fla.

Ceramic tile manufacturer Apavisa will hold a grand opening for its new showroom in New York City, 5 to 9 p.m. May 16.

Mohawk, in conjunction with major consumer publications like Traditional Home and Renovation Style, participated in four large consumer shows this season.

Flexco has added its newest full product-line distributor, Tingle Flooring, headquartered in Lee’s Summit, Mo.

Shaw Living has promoted Valerie Hegwood to the newly created position of national furniture chain manager.

Välinge Invest AB, owned by the Perván family, and Nordstjernan Investment AB have agreed that Välinge Invest AB will acquire all Nordstjernan’s shares in Välinge Flooring Technology (VFT), the parent company of the Välinge Group (Välinge).

NFT recently spoke with flooring business management software maker RFMS about the devastation in the city of Tuscaloosa, Ala., where RFMS is based.

March saw another increase in pending home sales, with contract activity rising unevenly in six of the past nine months, according to the National Association of Realtors.

The Green Building Association recently recognized several environmentally friendly buildings designed and constructed in Central Pennsylvania.