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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.

Minor Mortgage Rate Drop Ignites Borrowers

New York, NY, October 8, 2025—“A minor move in mortgage rates triggered a strong reaction from borrowers,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

Home Purchase Cancellations Rose to 15.1% in August

Seattle, WA, October 7, 2025—Roughly 56,000 U.S. home-purchase agreements were canceled in August, equal to 15.1% of homes that went under contract that month, according to a new report from Redfin.

Aaron John Returns to Shaw as GM of Shaw’s Southern Residential Business

Dalton, GA, October 6, 2025-Shaw Industries has announced that Aaron John has been named general manager of the south geography for its residential division.

IICRC Announces 2025-2026 Board of Directors

Las Vegas, NV, October 7, 2025—The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announces the election of five director positions for the 2025 to 2026 board of directors.