MMFA Member Sales Up 8% in 2024, Down 7.6% in U.S.
Brussels, Belgium, March 20, 2025-Multilayer Modular Flooring Association (MMFA) members in Europe had an 8% increase in sales in 2024 compared to 2023.
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Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 2,000 in Week Ending March 15
Washington, DC, March 20, 2025-In the week ending March 15, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 223,000, an increase of 2,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Diverzify Named Philip Chambers Regional President
Atlanta, GA, March 20, 2025-Diverzify has promoted Phillip Chambers to regional president.
Shaw's Kellie Ballew Named 2024 IWBI Trailblazer
Dalton, GA, March 20, 2025-Shaw Industries announces that chief sustainability & innovation officer Kellie Ballew has been honored with the 2024 IWBI Trailblazer Award by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).
Vic Folia Named VP, Sales & Operations for RD Weis Floor Care
New York, NY, March 20, 2025—Vic Fotia has been promoted to vice president, sales and operations, for RD Weis Floor Care, which serves APEX Group’s East Coast locations.
Architecture Billings Declined Slightly to 45.5 in February
New York, NY, March 19, 2025--The February Architecture Billings Index (ABI) saw a reading of 45.5, down from the prior month’s 45.6, according to the American Institute of Architects' (AIA).
Mortgage Applications Declined 6.2% in Week Ending March 14
Washington, DC, March 19, 2025—Mortgage applications decreased 6.2% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 14, 2025.
I4F Forms Partnership with Kamston Company
Turnhout, Belgium, March 19, 2025—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced that Kamston Company has selected I4F drop-lock technologies for its new SPC flooring production facility in the surrounding area of Cairo, Egypt.
TrueTouch Expands Commitment to 4ocean
New Smyrna Beach, FL, March 19, 2025—TrueTouch is expanding its commitment to 4ocean’s clean ocean movement by helping to remove one pound of ocean plastic and trash for every 100 ft2 of flooring sold.
Ecore Awarded Group Purchasing Agreement with MedTrust
Lancaster, PA, March 19, 2025—Ecore Int’l has been awarded a group purchasing agreement with MedTrust Health Alliance.