Small Business Optimism Index Rose to 91.9 in December
Washington, DC, January 9, 2024—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased 1.3 points in December to 91.9, marking the 24th consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
Former Mannington CEO Tony Kelly Has Died
Salem, NJ, January 9, 2024-- Tony Kelly, former president and CEO of Mannington Mills, passed away on January 3 at the age of 88.
Dodge Momentum Index Rose 3% in December
Bedford, MA, January 9, 2024—The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, rose 3% in December to 186.6 (2000=100) from the revised November reading of 181.5.
Homebuilding Expected to Remain Strong in 2024
Charlotte NC, January 9, 2024-"Home building was the big story in the group in 2023 as the incredibly low turnover of existing homes drove prospective buyers to new construction,” reports Truist.
Nearly 20% of U.S. Office Space Sat Empty in Q4
New York, NY, January 9, 2024-"America’s offices are emptier than at any point in at least four decades, reflecting years of overbuilding and shifting work habits that were accelerated by the pandemic,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Inside Edge Names Tammy Redpath CEO
Eagan, MN, January 9, 2024-Inside Edge, a provider of commercial interior services for nationwide retail customers, has announce dthe appointment of Tammy Redpath as its new chief executive officer.
Stanton Names Tippett Regional VP Hard Surface for South-Central
Woodbury, NY, January 9, 2024-Stanton Carpet Corporation has appointed Deb Tippett in the newly created role as regional vice president hard surface for the South-Central region.
GA Northwest Technical Launches Dual Enrollment Installation Program
Dalton, GA, January 9, 2024-At Georgia Northwest Technical College (GNTC), class is now in session with the inaugural participation of dual enrollment high school students from Dalton Academy.
Unilin Introduces PFAS-Free Waterproof Coating Formulation
Waregem, Belgium, January 8, 2023—Unilin Technologies is introducing a PFAS-free formulation for waterproof coatings, aligning with forthcoming bans on harmful chemicals such as PFAS (fluorine) in products in the EU and U.S. markets, starting in 2025.
Card-Monroe Acquires Everworks Automation
Chattanooga, TN, January 8, 2024-Card-Monroe Corp. has acquired Greenville, South Carolina-based automation company Everworks Automation in what proves to be a strategic step forward for both companies.