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AHF Announces Price Increase on Hardwood Products

Mountville, PA, March 8, 2021-AHF Products has announced it will increase prices on hardwood products in the U.S. and Canada, effective on April 1.

Ron Nash to Succeed Ed Metcalf as President of Laticrete NA

March 8, 2021, Bethany, CT-Ed Metcalf, who has served as president of Laticrete North America since 2005, will step down and assume the role of special advisor on July 1, and Ron Nash, currently senior vice president of sales & marketing North America, will succeed Metcalf as president of Laticrete North America.

B.I.G. Yarns Launches Fully Recyclable PA6 Product, EqoCycle

Wielsbeke, Belgium, March 8, 2021-B.I.G. Yarns, a division of Beaulieu International Group, announces its latest development, EqoCycle, a fully recyclable PA6 yarn with 75% recycled content, offering the same high-quality performance of virgin PA6 yarn.

Halstead/Metroflor Hosting Fundraiser to Benefit Addiction Crisis Charity

Calhoun, GA, March 8, 2021-Halstead/Metroflor’s Addiction Crisis charity (HMAC) will host its “Big Bang” fundraiser on March 25, live at the Copper Coin in Woodstock, Georgia at 5:30 p.m. EST and virtually from 6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. EST.

Mannington & Phenix Announce Price Increase on Select Hard & Soft Products

Salem, NJ, March 5, 2021-Challenged by rising costs in raw materials and freight, Mannington and Phenix will implement a price increase on select hard and soft surface flooring products.

Jay Zurn Named Director of Product Support for HMTX

Norwalk, CT, March 5, 2021—Jay Zurn has been promoted to the position of director of product support of HMTX Industries within the company’s STIQ team (Sustainability, Transparency, Innovation and Quality).

Mohawk to Close Eden, North Carolina Carpet and Rug Mill

Eden, NC, March 5, 2021-Mohawk will close its Eden, North Carolina manufacturing facility, which traditionally made Karastan rugs, according to WRAL Tech Wire.

Employment Increased by 379K in Feb., Unemployment Steady

Washington, DC, March 5, 2021—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 379,000 in February, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 6.2%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Goods & Services Deficit Widened by $1.2 Billion in January

Washington, DC, March 5, 2021—The goods and services deficit was $68.2 billion in January, up $1.2 billion from $67.0 billion in December, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.

Dixie Group Sales Decline 16% for 2020, Profitable in Second Half

Dalton, GA, March 4, 2021-The Dixie Group reported net sales of $315,939,000 for fiscal year 2020, a 16% decline compared to sales of $374,582,000 in fiscal year 2019.

Gerflor's NCAA Official Sports Court Partnership Renewed

Chicago, IL, March 4, 2021-The NCAA has renewed its Official Court partnership agreement with Connor Sports and Gerflor USA through 2025 to include the manufacture, installation and technical management of all hardwood surfaces for the men’s and women’s basketball championships, which includes both Final Fours.

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