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Kitchen & Bath Market Index Hit Record High in Q1

Hackettstown, NJ, May 11, 2021-The Q1 2021 Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI) has soared to a rating 79.8, its highest score since the inception of the index, The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and John Burns Real Estate Consulting (JBREC) reported.

Small Business Optimism Index Rose to 99.8 in April

Washington, DC, May 11, 2021-The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to 99.8 in April, an increase of 1.6 points from March.

Job Openings Hit Series High of 8.1M in March

Washington, DC, May 11, 2021-- The number of job openings reached a series high of 8.1 million on the last business day of March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Jay Smith Joins Shaw as VP of Sales for Builder/Multi-Family

Dalton, GA, May 11, 2021- Jay Smith has joined Shaw Industries to lead the builder/multi-family division as vice president of sales.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Adding Glass Fiber Production Line in Kentucky

Madisonville, KY, May 11, 2021-Ahlstrom-Munksjö will invest EUR 58 million in a new glass fiber tissue production line in the U.S. to support the flooring industry in North America.

Forbo Forms Partnership with Material Bank

Hazelton, PA, May 11, 2021— Forbo Flooring Systems has partnered with Material Bank to bring free overnight sampling to design professionals across the U.S. and Canada.

Select Interior Concepts to Sell Residential Design Services Segment to Interior Logic

Atlanta, GA, May 10, 2021-Select Interior Concepts (SIC), an installer and nationwide distributor of interior building products, agreed to sell its Residential Design Services segment in an all-cash transaction to Interior Logic Group.

EF Contract & Mohawk Group Announce Commercial Price Increase

Chattanooga, TN, May 10, 2021-Following residential price increases last week, Engineered Floors and Mohawk have issued price increases on commercial products as well.

Ceramic Tile Imports Rose 26% YOY in Q1 2021

Washington, DC, May 10, 2021-Department of Commerce data reveals that ceramic tile imports rose 26% YOY in Q1 2021, from 39.2 million square meters to 49.4 million square meters.

Schönox Hosts Customer Event with Porsche Track Experience

Florence, AL, May 10, 2021-Schönox HPS North America welcomed over 30 customers from across the U.S. to its facility in Florence, Alabama, May 2 to 5, for product training and facility tours, then travelled to Birmingham, Alabama for a two-day Porsche track experience at Barber Motorsports Park.

Torlys Promoting Microban Partnership with Cleaner Floors Campaign

Toronto, ON, May 10, 2021 – Torlys has announced the launch of Cleaner Floors by Torlys, a campaign focused on educating consumers on how to protect their flooring investment with top-to-bottom antimicrobial protection that helps keep floors 99% cleaner between cleanings, 24/7.

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