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Torginol Acquires Chips Unlimited

Sheboygan, WI, December 3, 2025—Torginol—a manufacturer and marketer of decorative flake, quartz and other specialty products used in resinous flooring systems—has completed the acquisition of Chips Unlimited, the second largest producer of decorative flake products.

Federal Law Proposed to Stimulate Health of Sawmill Business

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.

Mortgage Applications Declined 1.4% in Week Ending November 28

Washington, DC, December 3, 2025—Mortgage applications decreased 1.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending November 28, 2025.

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.

Winners of 2025 Tile of Spain Awards Announced

Castellón, Spain, December 3, 2025--ASCER has announced the winners of the 24th Tile of Spain Awards.

American Home Surfaces Group Partners with Centricity

Roswell, GA, December 3, 2025—American Home Surfaces Group (AHSG), an alliance for independent flooring dealers, has announced a new strategic partnership with Centricity, a provider of innovative flooring protection solutions.

Wanda Ellis of American Floor Covering Alliance Has Died

Chatsworth, GA, December 3, 2025-Wanda Ellis, 80, executive director of the American Floor Covering Alliance, died November 29.

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.

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