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U.S. Representatives Introduce SAWMILL Act

Washington, DC, December 3, 2025—Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) recently introduced the Supporting American Wood And Mill Infrastructure With Loans For Longevity (SAWMILL) ACT alongside Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) to permanently reauthorize the Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP), reports Hardware + Building Supply Dealer.

Bishop Distributing Acquired by Family Team

Grand Rapids, MI, December 3, 2025—Bishop Distributing has announced its acquisition by a local three-generation family team: Jim Engen, Mark Wierenga, and Zach Brinkert.

Somnigroup Seeks to Acquire Leggett & Platt

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.

Deadline Set for Emerging Leaders Award Judging

Chattanooga, TN, December 2, 2025-The submissions period for the 2026 Emerging Leaders Award is now open, closing December 19.

Välinge Names Kies Senior Business Development Director Europe

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.

Unilin Launches New Flooring Accessory Technology

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.

Despite Architectural Obstacles, Office-to-Home Conversions Active

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.

Purchasing Managers' Index Declined Slightly to 48.2% in Nov.

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.

Stanley Stephens Co. Opens 3 New Distribution Centers

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.

Many Retail Workers Don't Earn Enough to Afford Apartment Rent

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.