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Nov 21, 2019 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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Architecture Billings Increased to 52.0 in October

Washington, DC, November 21, 2019-The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score in October is 52.0, up from the September score of 49.7, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

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Freudenberg to Acquire Low & Bonar

Weinheim, DE, November 21, 2019—The boards of directors of FV Beteiligungs (FVB) and Low & Bonar have reached agreement under which Low & Bonar will be acquired by FVB, a company wholly and directly owned by Freudenberg.

Existing-Home Sales Rose 1.9% in October

Washington, DC, November 21, 2019—Total existing-home sales increased 1.9% from September to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 5.46 million in October, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Tarkett to Close Loop on Carpet Tile Via Partnership with Aquafil

Paris, France and Waalwijk, The Netherlands, November 21, 2019—Tarkett has announced that it is closing the loop on commercial carpet tiles in Europe thanks to a pioneering partnership with Aquafil.

Equity Firm Lynx Makes 4th Flooring Acquisition with Prime Flooring

Toronto, ON, Ephrata, WA, November 21, 2019—Lynx Equity Limited of Toronto, Ontario has acquired Ephrata, Washington’s Prime Flooring, a commercial contracting firm.

Shaw Launches Trade Show Carpet with 60 to 80% Recycled Content

Dalton, GA, November 21, 2019—Shaw has unveiled a new soft floorcovering for the expo market at Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta.

Nourison Wins 2019 American Inhouse Design Awards for Catalogs

Saddle Brook, NJ, November 21, 2019—Nourison has been honored for Graphic Design’s (GDUSA) 2019 American Inhouse Design Awards for the 2020 Nourison Collective Catalogs, Volume 1 + 2.

Designing a Better Chicago Announces Riverwalk Installation Team

Chicago, IL, November 21, 2019—Designing a Better Chicago—a collaborative initiative organized and supported by NeoCon and theMART, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and the Design Museum of Chicago—is pleased to announce the selection of the design team for its large-scale Chicago Riverwalk installation.