Today's Flooring News

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Laura Nielsen Taylor of Ambassador Mid-West Floor to Retire

Chesterfield, MO, June 12, 2024—Laura Nielsen Taylor, a 26-year employee and current showroom manager at Ambassador Mid-West Floor, has announced her retirement, effective May 31.

Small Business Optimism Rose to 90.5 in May

Washington, DC, June 11, 2024— The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index reached the highest reading of the year in May at 90.5, a 0.8-point increase but still the 29th month below the historical average of 98.

Construction Backlog Indicator Declined to 8.3 Months in May

Washington, DC, June 11, 2024—The Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.3 months in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) member survey conducted May 20 to June 4.

BIG Converts Belgium Plant to Bio Mass Generated Steam

Waregem, Belgium, June 11, 2024—Beaulieu International Group is investing five million Euros to transition the fossil based energy supply of its cushion vinyl production plant in Wielsbeke, Belgium to bio mass generated steam supply.

NALFA Developing Moulding Test Method

Washington, DC, June 11, 2024—The North America Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) is currently reaching another milestone with the development of a Moulding Test Method, which will cover a wide range of products, spanning from accessory/transition mouldings to tread coverings.

Michael Kephart Joins NTCA as Executive Consultant

Jackson, MS, June 11, 2024-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced that Michael Kephart, president of the Kephart Group, has joined NTCA as an executive consultant, focussed on advancing training, education, and advocacy for the U.S. tile industry.