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Initial Jobless Claims Hit Lowest Level Since Sept. '22 at 191,000

Washington, DC, December 4, 2025—In the week ending November 29, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 191,000, a decrease of 27,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.

I4F Acquires Beaulieu International’s Rigid & LVT Patent Portfolio

Turnhout, Belgium, December 4, 2025—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the global flooring industry, has purchased Beaulieu International Group’s (B.I.G.) portfolio of rigid-core and LVT patents.

Mohawk Group Launches M-Power Rewards Program

Dalton, GA, December 4, 2025—Mohawk Group has announced the launch of M-Power Rewards, its brand-new loyalty and rewards program built exclusively for its commercial flooring contractor partners.

Surfaces (TISE) Announces Details of 2026 Event

Las Vegas, NV, December 4, 2025-The International Surface Event (TISE), North America's largest gathering for residential flooring, stone and tile professionals, delivers an experience featuring the latest products, trends and technologies that are shaping the future of the industry.

Windmoeller Announces New Leaders for U.S. Market

Marietta, GA, December 4, 2025—Windmoeller, the U.S. subsidiary of Windmöller GmbH, has announced key leadership appointments and a renewed focus on delivering value to customers in the U.S. resilient flooring market.

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.

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