Truist Reports First Major Decline in Vinyl Imports Since 2015
Charlotte, NC, October 11, 2023-Truist released the following review of August import data.
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Mortgage Applications Rose 0.6% in Week Ending October 6
Washington, DC, October 11, 2023—Mortgage applications increased 0.6% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 6, 2023.
Dan Kehoe of Kiefer USA has died
Gurnee, IL, October 11, 2023—Dan Kehoe, 66, executive vice president at Kiefer USA, died October 1.
CFL Opens Vietnam Showroom
Dalton, GA, October 11, 2023—CFL has opened a new showroom in Vietnam.
Shaw Residential Unveils New Leadership Team & Structure
Dalton, GA, October 10, 2023—Shaw’s residential division announces its new leadership team and structure, designed to further elevate the customer experience and accelerate robust brand management.
NFIB Small Business Optimism Index Inched Down to 90.8 in Sept.
Washington, DC, October 10, 2023—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased half of a point in September to 90.8.
Daltile & Marazzi Open Showroom in Boise
Dallas, TX, October 10, 2023—Daltile and Marazzi are opening a new showroom located on Boise’s “Tile Mile” and will host a day of events in celebration.
Global Recovery Remains Slow, But Recession Likely to Be Avoided
Washington, DC, October 10, 2023-The baseline forecast is for global growth to slow from 3.5% in 2022 to 3.0% in 2023 and 2.9% in 2024, well below the historical (2000–19) average of 3.8%, reports the International Monetary Fund.
Bjelin Names Fredrik Alfredsson Global Head of Sales
Helsingborg, Sweden, October 10, 2023—The company group that consists of Välinge Innovation and Bjelin has appointed Fredrik Alfredsson as global head of sales, responsible for the sale of all flooring products under the Bjelin brand.
Spartan Surfaces Names Jason Montplaisir Director of Healthcare
Bel Air, MD, October 10, 2023—Spartan Surfaces, a commercial flooring provider, named Jason Montplaisir as its new director of healthcare.