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Domotex Germany Cancels 2021 Physical Event, Now Digital Only

Hannover, DE, January 5, 2021-After initially being postponed to May 18 to 20, Domotex Germany will now take place as a digital event only with the physical event cancelled.

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Artisan Design Group Acquires Pacific Carpets

Dallas, TX, January 5, 2021-Artisan Design Group has announced the acquisition of Pacific Carpets.

NAFCT Announces Founding Members

Gray Court, SC, January 5, 2021-?The National Association of Floor Covering Technicians (NAFCT) has announced its core founding members.

AGC Reports on Factors Impacting Long-Term Construction Outlook

Washington, DC, January 5, 2021—Ken Simonsen, chief economist for Associated General Contractors of America, lists the following factors as expected to impact the long-run outlook for construction (post-pandemic):

Home Depot Fined $20M for Subcontractor Lead Paint Violations

New York, NY, January 5, 2021—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Justice Department announced in December that it has reached a settlement with Home Depot over lead paint violations across the country, reports Fox Business.

Auto Sales Hit Decade-Low in 2020 but Rebounded in Second Half

New York, NY, January 5, 2021—"The U.S. auto industry is expected to report its lowest yearly sales tally in nearly a decade Tuesday, as the fallout from the Covid-19 crisis in 2020 upended a record run for the American auto sector,” reports the Wall Street Journal.