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.
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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.
Fuse Alliance Adds Two New Members: CarpetWorks & Flooring Foundation
Laguna Nigel, CA, October 9, 2023-Fuse Alliance, a member-owned organization of professional commercial flooring contractors, announced that CarpetWorks Floor Covering Systems and Flooring Foundation have joined the network as new members.
Registration Now Open for 2024 International Surface Event
Las Vegas, NV, October 9, 2023-Registration is now open for The International Surface Event (TISE): Surfaces | StonExpo | TileExpo, January 24 to 26, Wednesday through Friday.
RFCI Technical & Marketing Committees Hold Fall Meeting
LaGrange, GA, October 9, 2023—The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) held its fall meetings in Atlanta, Georgia for two committees.
Nourison Home Names Michael Pitman Vice President of Sales
Saddle Brook, NJ, October 9, 2023—Nourison Home has appointed Michael Pitman as the new vice president of sales.
Dodge Index Up 3% in Sept.; Institutional Up, Commercial Down
Hamilton, NJ, October 6, 2023-The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, improved 3% in September to 182.5 (2000=100) from the revised August reading of 178.0.