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PET Resin Suppliers Announce Price Increase

Chattanooga, TN, October 10, 2025-Indorama Ventures USA and other PET resin suppliers including DAK, M & G and Nan Ya have announced price increases.

Consumer Sentiment Inched Down 0.2% to 55 in Early October

Ann Arbor, MI, October 10, 2025—Consumer sentiment declined 0.2% to 55 in early October, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.

John Henkel Named Interim CEO of HMTX, Sen Departing

Norwalk, CT, October 10, 2025—HMTX has announced that John Henkel is being appointed as interim CEO, effective November 8, following the announcement that Debarati Sen, chief executive officer is leaving to take on responsibilities as the chief commercial officer for Kingfisher pic in the UK.

Roseburg Forest Products Ceases Production of Hardwood Plywood

Springfield, OR, October 10, 2025-On September 25, DHA member Roseburg Forest Products announced that it has ceased operations at its last remaining hardwood plywood plant and will exit the hardwood plywood market, reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association.

AHF to Acquire Wellmade's Georgia Rigid Core Plant

Mountville, PA, October 8, 2025-AHF Products, a producer of hard surface flooring with over a century of U.S. manufacturing heritage, has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia to acquire the assets of the Wellmade manufacturing facility in Cartersville, Georgia.

Remodeling Sentiment Rose 1 Point to 60 in Q3

Washington, DC, October 9, 2025—The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for Q3, posting a reading of 60, up one point compared to the previous quarter.

Eric Daliere Named CEO of TEC Specialty Products

Los Angeles, CA, October 9, 2025—TEC Specialty Products, a manufacturer of flooring preparation and installation solutions, has announced that Eric Daliere has been appointed chief executive officer.

Card-Monroe Hires Evann Gibson to Lead Industrial Services Venture

Chattanooga, TN, October 9, 2025—Card-Monroe Corporation (CMC), a specialist in tufting technology, has announced the appointment of Evann Gibson to spearhead a new business venture within the Card-Monroe umbrella, dedicated to advancing industrial services.

Dodge Momentum Index Rose 3.4% in September

Boston, MA, October 8, 2025—The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 3.4% in September to 304.6 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised reading of 294.7.

Mortgage Applications Declined 4.7% in Week Ending October 3

Washington, DC, October 8, 2025—Mortgage applications decreased 4.7% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 3, 2025.