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Oct 02, 2019 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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Boa-Franc to Acquire Ten Oaks in Stuart, Virginia

St-Georges, Quebec, October 2, 2019-Boa-Franc, owner of Mirage, has announced the acquisition of Ten Oaks in partnership with the Williams and Birkett families.

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LL to Pay $30M in Bamboo Flooring Class-Action Suit

Richmond, VA, October 2, 2019-Lumber Liquidators has disclosed that it will pay up to $30 million as part of a settlement of a class-action suit over its Morning Star Strand Bamboo flooring that was purchased between January 1, 2012 and March 15, 2019, reports MarketWatch.

Ardex Acquires Stake in Ceramfix of Brazil

Pittsburgh, PA, October 2, 2019—The Ardex Group has acquired a strategic stake in Ceramfix of Brazil.

CoStar to Purchase Hotel Data Firm STR

New York, NY, October 2, 2019—CoStar Group, a commercial real-estate data firm, will purchase hotel data firm STR for $450 million.

Somerset Hardwood Forms Partnership with All Tile

Wood Dale, IL, October 2, 2019-Chicago-based All Tile has been appointed as a distributor of Somerset Hardwood Flooring.

Carpet One Raises $326K for Tunnel to Towers Foundation

Manchester, NH, October 2, 2019—A team of 250 Carpet One Floor & Home members and employees participated in a 5K run on September 29, which honors fall 9/11 firefighter Stephen Siller by following his footsteps through the Battery Tunnel to the World Trade Center in New York City, New York, raising an astounding $326,905 for the cause.

Private Sector Employment Rose by 135K in September

Roseland, NJ, October 2, 2019—Private sector employment increased by 135,000 jobs from August to September, according to the September ADP National Employment Report.

Dal-Tile Sponsors Women in Residential Construction Conference

Dallas, TX, October 2, 2019—For the fifth consecutive year, Dal-Tile Corporation has served as a lead sponsor of the Women In Residential Construction’s (WIRC) annual conference.