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U.S. and China Agree to Suspend Many Tariffs

New York, NY, May 12, 2025-"The U.S. and China said Monday they have agreed to suspend most of the tariffs on each other's goods while further trade negotiations continue,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

Imports of Ceramic Tile in Q1 Rose 11.5%

New York, NY, May 12, 2025—Total U.S. imports of ceramic tile in the first three months of the year were 44.3 million square meters, an increase of 11.5% from the previous year when imports were 39.7 million square meters, reports Grosser Consulting.

Spring Home-Selling Season Remains Tepid

New York, NY, May 12, 2025—"The troubled housing market can’t seem to get back on track,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

Universal Fibers Names Jonathan Craig CEO

Bristol, VA, May 12, 2025—Universal Fiber Systems (UFS), a global provider of synthetic fiber production and technologies, has appointed Jonathan Craig as chief executive officer.

Six Flooring Producers Announce Tariff-Related Price Increases

Chattanooga, TN, May 9, 2025-Mohawk Group, Engineered Floors, Shaw, Daltile and Marazzi, and Karndean have all announced price increases.

Dixie Reports 3.5% Q1 Sales Decline, Earnings Loss of $1.6M

Dalton, GA, May 9, 2025— For Q1 2025, The Dixie Group had net sales of $63 million, a 3.5% decline compared to net sales of $65.3 million Q1 2024.

Fuse Names Four New Members: Imperial, Macco's, Mason & Tri-Co

Cypress, TX, May 9, 2025-Fuse Alliance, a member-owned commercial flooring network, is has announced the addition of four new members.

Live Ventures Sales Declined 2.2% in Q1, Earnings Increased

Las Vegas, NV, May 9, 2024—Live Ventures—a diversified holding company that owns Marquis Industries and Flooring Liquidators—announced Q1 2025 revenue of $107.0 million, a 2.2% decline compared to revenue of $118.6 million in the prior year period.

NTCA Names Three Firms to Earn Five-Star Accreditation in Q2

Jackson, MS, May 9, 2025—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) announces the accreditation of three tile contracting firms into its Five-Star Accredited Contractor Program during Q2 2025.

TCNA Names Roger Klein Tile Person of the Year

Clemson, SC, May 9, 2025-Tile Council of North America (TCNA) presented its Tile Person of the Year award to Roger Klein at Coverings 2025 in Orlando, Florida.

TCNA Names Kephart to Lead TN Workforce Development Project

Clemson, SC, May 9, 2025—The Tile Council of North America (TCNA), in partnership with eight leading ceramic tile manufacturers based in Tennessee, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Kephart, president of Kephart Group, to lead their Tennessee Workforce Development Project—a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the state’s ceramic tile manufacturing labor force.

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