HMTX's David Altman to Retire, Jay Zurn Succeeding Him
Norwalk, CT, February 8, 2024-HMTX Industries announced the retirement of David Altman following ten years with the company.
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Dennis Bradway Named Technical Consultant for RFCI
LaGrange, GA, February 8, 2024-Dennis H. Bradway has joined the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) as a technical consultant, along with current technical consultant Jane Rohde, to serve the interests of the resilient flooring industry.
Marlene Morin Named Senior Director of Floorcoverings for Sika
Lyndhurst, NJ, February 8, 2024-Sika, a supplier of specialty chemicals for construction and industry, announced the appointment of Marlene Morin to the position of senior director of floorcoverings.
Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 9,000 in Week Ending February 3
Washington, DC, February 8, 2024—In the week ending February 3, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 218,000, a decrease of 9,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Trade Deficit Widened by $0.3 Billion in December
Washington, DC, February 7, 2024—The goods and services deficit was $62.2 billion in December, up $0.3 billion from $61.9 billion in November, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Mortgage Applications Rose 3.7% in Week Ending February 2
Washington, DC, February 7, 2024—Mortgage applications increased 3.7% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 2, 2024.
Karndean Receives 2024 ADEX Platinum Award
Export, PA, February 7, 2024—Karndean Designflooring received a 2024 ADEX Platinum Award for the wood-inspired designs in its Karndean LooseLay collection.
Fuse Adds Four New Network Members
Laguna Niguel, CA, January 18, 2024—Fuse Commercial Flooring Alliance, a member-owned organization of professional commercial flooring contractors, has announced the addition of four new members to its network.
Registration Now Open for NeoCon 2024
Chicago, IL, February 5, 2024—Plans are taking shape for the 55th edition of NeoCon, to be held June 10 to 12 at The Mart, as show management announces the list of speakers, dynamic activations, brands, and the movers and shakers impacting the built environment.
High Interest Rates Are Top Challenge for Homebuilders
Washington, DC, February 6, 2024—According to the January 2024 survey for the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), high interest rates were a significant issue for 90% of builders in 2023, and 77% expect them to be a problem in 2024.