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Mortgage Applications Declined 0.8% in Week Ending April 3

Washington, DC, April 8, 2026—Mortgage applications decreased 0.8% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 3, 2026.

NTCA Launches Membership Certificate Program

Jackson, MS, April 7, 2026—National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) announced the launch of a new program designed to expand access to membership.

AJ Rose Opens Fifth Showroom

Belmont, MA, April 7, 2026—AJ Rose Carpets & Flooring has announced the opening of its fifth showroom located at 77 Leonard Street in Belmont, Massachusetts, which officially opened on April 1.

Ceramic & LVT Imports Declined in Units & Dollars in February

Charlotte, NC, April 7, 2026—In February, both ceramic and LVT imports declined in units and dollars, reports Truist.

FCIF Adds Seven Industry Leaders to Board of Directors

Dalton, GA, April 7, 2026-The Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) has announced the appointment of seven new members to its board of directors

Orders for Manufactureded Goods Declined 1.4% in February

Washington, DC, April 7, 2026-- New orders for manufactured durable goods in February, down four of the last five months, decreased $4.4 billion or 1.4% to $315.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.

Card-Monroe Celebrates 40 with Formation of Card-Monroe Group

Chattanooga, TN, April 7, 2026-Celebrating its 45th anniversary, Card-Monroe Corp. announced the formation of Card-Monroe Group (CMG), a new parent brand that unifies the company's portfolio of industrial businesses under a shared structure and identity.

Bona Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

Malmö, Sweden, April 7, 2026—Bona, a global, family-owned company that supplies products for installing, renovating, maintaining and restoring premium floors, has published its 2025 Sustainability Report.

Välinge Expands Acoustic Testing Capabilities

Viken, Sweden, April 7, 2026-- Välinge Innovation recently expanded its research and development capabilities with new advanced acoustic testing equipment.