U.S. and China Agree to Lower Tariffs
New York, NY, May 12, 2025-The U.S. and China said Monday they have agreed to lower tariffs on each other's goods while further trade negotiations continue, reports the Wall Street Journal.
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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.
Tarkett Names Michael Mathews SVP of Commercial Strategy
Solon, OH, May 12, 2025-Tarkett has named Michael Mathews senior vice president of commercial strategy.
Southwind's Mike Kiefer to Retire
Dalton, GA, May 15, 2025-Southwind Floors announces the retirement of Mike Kiefer, long-time territory manager in Milwaukee, after a 39-year career in the floorcovering industry.
American Home Surfaces Group Forms Partnership with XGS
Roswell, GA, May 12, 2025-American Home Surfaces Group (AHSG) and Commercial USA announced a new supplier partnership with Xpress Global Systems (XGS), a transportation provider specializing in floorcovering logistics.
Seven Flooring Producers Announce Tariff-Related Price Increases
Chattanooga, TN, May 9, 2025-Mohawk Group, Engineered Floors, Shaw, Daltile and Marazzi, Tarkett Home 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.