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Sterling, VA, May 7, 2025—As a result of a new executive order declaring that wood products are critical to U.S. national security, the Department of Commerce will investigate imports of timber, lumber, and wood products like kitchen cabinets and furniture to determine the effect on national security, reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association.
Dalton, GA, March 7, 2025––Women In the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI), a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit dedicated to attracting, educating, and empowering women in the flooring industry, announced the addition of two leaders to its board of directors.
New York, NY, March 6, 2025—As Havwoods embarks on its milestone 50th anniversary year, the company has announced that Castle Bespoke Flooring, based in Oregon, has officially joined the global Havwoods family.
Washington, DC, March 6, 2025-- The goods and services deficit was $131.4 billion in January, up $33.3 billion from $98.1 billion in December, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Solon, OH, March 6, 2025—Tarkett has been rated A level by CDP. Tarkett has reached the highest level of maturity a company can achieve in the CDP.
Washington, DC, March 6, 2025-- In the week ending March 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 221,000, a decrease of 21,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 242,000, according to the Department of Labor.
Atlanta, GA, May 6, 2025-President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, citing concerns over drug trafficking and border security, reports Container Xchange.
Washington, DC, March 6, 2025—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 1.5% in Q4 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 2.4% and hours worked increased 0.8%.
Livermore, CA and Orange, CA, March 6, 2025-United Tile, a distributor of tile, stone, hardwood and other flooring materials, announces its entrance into the California market.
Export, PA, May 6, 2025—Karndean Designflooring will continue its partnership with Ty Pennington this year, a partnership inspired by a shared passion for design.