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Dallas, TX, December 2, 2025—Somnigroup International Inc. (SGI) has submitted a proposal to the board of directors of Leggett & Platt (LEG) to acquire all outstanding common shares of Leggett & Platt in an all-stock transaction.
Chattanooga, TN, December 2, 2025-The submissions period for the 2026 Emerging Leaders Award is now open, closing December 19.
Viken, Sweden, December 2, 2025-Välinge Innovation has appointed Marcel Kies as senior business development director Europe, a strategic move that further reinforces its position in the European flooring market.
Waregem, Belgium, December 2, 2025—Unilin Technologies announces the launch of a manufacturing technology that enables flooring accessories—such as roundnose and square stair covers, transition profiles, and clickable skirtings—to be produced directly from the original flooring panel.
New York, NY, December 2, 2025—"Over the past two decades, developers in New York have converted nearly 30 million square feet of office space into residential living, with the pace of transformation picking up in recent years,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Tempe, AZ, December 1, 2025—The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 48.2% in November, a 0.5-percentage point decrease compared to the reading of 48.7% in October, says ISM.
Bristol, PA, December 1, 2025—Stanley Stephens Co. (SST), a manufacturer and distributor of commercial flooring solutions serving the East Coast, has announced its strategic expansion into new markets with the opening of distribution facilities in Homewood, Alabama and Summerville, South Carolina.
Seattle, WA, December 1, 2025-- The typical retail worker in America earns $34,436 per year-51.6% less than they would need to afford the typical apartment.
Charlotte, NC, November 26, 2025-Truist reports on ceramic and vinyl flooring imports in August.
Dalton, GA, November 26, 2025—Intertek Group, a Total Quality Assurance (TQA) provider to industries worldwide, has expanded its service offering in North America through the acquisition of Professional Testing Laboratory (PTL), a provider of testing services for the flooring industry.