Ceramic Imports Down in July, Vinyl Down in Units but Up in Dollars
Charlotte, NC, September 11, 2025—Ceramic imports declined in July, while vinyl flooring imports fell in units but rose in dollars, reports Truist.
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Initial Jobless Claims Rose to 263,000 in Week Ending September 6
Washington, DC, September 11, 2025—In the week ending September 6, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 263,000, an increase of 27,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Shaw Sports Turf Names Matt Donahue VP of Baseball
Dalton, GA, September 11, 2025—Shaw Sports Turf has named Matt Donahue vice president of baseball.
Mortgage Applications Rose 9.2% in Week Ending September 5
Washington, DC, September 10, 2025-Mortgage applications increased 9.2% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 5, 2025.
Dodge Momentum Index Rose 7.5% in August
Boston, MA, September 10, 2025 — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 7.5% in August to 301.4 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised July reading of 279.9.
Gundlach Tools Acquires Ceno USA
Belleville, IL, September 10, 2025-Beno J. Gundlach Company has acquired Ceno USA, a floor prep and finish equipment company, to complement its flooring installation tools product line.
Construction Input Prices Up 0.2% in August
Washington, DC, September 10, 2025—Construction input prices increased 0.2% in August compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data.
Producer Prices Declined 0.1% in August
Washington, DC, September 10, 2025—The Producer Price Index for final demand edged down 0.1% in August, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
All Surfaces Opens Distribution Facility & Showroom in Nashville
Bloomington, MN, September 10, 2025—All Surfaces, a flooring and supplies distributor, has announced the opening of its latest distribution facility and showroom in Nashville, Tennessee.
Mohawk Performance Accessories to Sponsor CFI Synergy Convention
Calhoun, GA, September 10, 2025—Mohawk’s Performance Accessories is the exclusive Titanium sponsor of the Synergy Convention & Expo, presented by Certified Flooring Installers (CFI).