CCA Global University Launches Installation Excellence Program
Manchester, NH, January 12, 2024—CCA Global University kicks off 2024 with its new Installation Excellence Program.
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Freight Costs from China to Europe Rise Due to Red Sea Turmoil
Hamburg, Germany, January 12, 2024—Freight rates for containers from China to Europe are up thee times due to turmoil in the Red Sea, reports Container xChange.
Välinge Forms Partnership with Jinka for 5G Cross Technology
Hanover, Germany, January 12, 2024—Jinka Flooring is the first licensee of Välinge Innovation’s 5G Cross technology. At Domotex Hanover, it is introducing a new range of resilient floor tiles that are fast, easy, and effortless to install.
Domotex 2024 Begins Today in Hannover
Hannover, Germany, January 11, 2024-Domotex begins today in Hannover, Germany, running through January 14.
U.S. Ceramic Imports Declined 9.5% YOY in First 11 Months of 2023
New York, NY, January 11, 2024—In the first eleven months of 2023, total U.S. imports of ceramic tile were 170.8 million square meters, a decline of 9.5% from the same period in 2022 when imports were 188.7 million square meters, according to Grosser Consulting.
Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 1,000 in Week Ending January 6
Washington, DC, January 11, 2024—In the week ending January 6, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 202,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
2024 Southwest Flooring Market Welcomes 55 Exhibitors to Dallas
Dallas, TX, January 11, 2024-The Southwest Flooring Market wraps up today. Beginning yesterday, the regional event drew 55 exhibitors, including bigger brands like Stanton, Republic and Beauflor.
Ardex Americas Announces New Corporate Management Structure
Aliquippa, PA, January 11, 2024—Ardex Americas is pleased to announce a new corporate management structure.
Mortgage Applications Rose 9.9% in Week Ending January 5
Washington, DC, January 10, 2024-Mortgage applications increased 9.9% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 5, 2024.
NAFCD Announces 2024 Board of Directors
Chicago, IL, January 10, 2024—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) is pleased to announce the organization's board of directors for 2024.