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Artisent Floors Acquires Elite Flooring

Memphis, TN, October 17, 2025—Artisent Floors, a provider of comprehensive flooring solutions, has announced the acquisition of Elite Flooring.

Metropolitan Floors Names Trevor Williams President & COO

Vancouver, BC, October 17, 2025-Metropolitan Floors announced the appointment of Trevor Williams as president & chief operating officer.

Tarkett Holds Inaugural WorkLife Summit

Solon, OH, October 17, 2025—Global flooring manufacturer Tarkett recently wrapped on its inaugural WorkLife Summit.

Mohawk Holds Builder + Multifamily 2025 Design Summit

Fredericksburg, TX, October 17, 2025—From October 6 to October 8, Mohawk Builder + Multifamily welcomed top designers and industry professionals to its exclusive 2025 Design Summit, held at the Albert Hotel with a special visit to the Rhinory, home to Blake the rhino.

Bruce Weber, Founder of AHSG & Commercial USA, Has Died

Marietta, GA, October 16, 2025-Bruce Weber, 76, industry veteran and founder of American Home Surfaces Group, died October 9.

Builder Confidence Rose 5 Points to 37 in October

Washington, DC, October 16, 2025—Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes was 37 in October, up five points from September and the highest reading since April, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Remodeling Activity Expected to Remain Steady Through Q3 2026

Cambridge, MA, October 16, 2025—Annual expenditures for improvements and maintenance to owner-occupied homes are projected to remain steady through the end of this year and into the middle of 2026, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.

U.S. Economy Expected to Grow by 2% in 2025

Washington, DC, October 16, 2025—"The U.S. and global economies will grow a bit more this year than previously forecast as the Trump administration's tariffs have so far proved less disruptive than expected, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday, though the agency also said the extensive duties still pose risks,” reports AP News.

Mortgage Refinancing Surged in September After Rate Drop

Seattle, WA, October 16, 2025—Mortgage refinancing activity surged in September, marking the largest monthly increase since Covid-era ultra-low interest rates, reports RedFin.

Unilin Announces Patent Victory in China

Wielsbeke, Belgium, October 16, 2025—Unilin Technologies has announced a decisive legal victory in China, where the Supreme People’s Court of China confirmed the validity of CN 102933385, despite the legal challenges initiated by a strawman.

America's Floor Source & Karndean Partner on Boys & Girls Clubs Project

Columbus, OH, October 16, 2025—America’s Floor Source partnered with luxury vinyl flooring specialist Karndean Designflooring to complete a community-impact project benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio.

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