Novalis Celebrating 35 Years of Business
Dalton, GA, August 8, 2023-August 8, 1988 is a special date in Novalis Innovative Flooring history, marking the anniversary of the day that the first container of LVT left China bound for the United States.
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Small Business Optimism Rose to 91.9 in July
Washington, DC, August 8, 2023-The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased 0.9 of a point in July to 91.9, marking the 19th consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98.
Starnet Announces 2023 Board of Director Members & Officers
Columbus, OH, August 8, 2023—The Starnet board of directors has elected David Meberg, Consolidated Flooring, New York, New York to serve as an officer of the board in the role of treasurer.
Lions Floor Opens Second Texas Distribution Center
Santa Fe Springs, CA, August 8, 2023- Lions Floor is pleased to announce the grand opening of its second Texas area distribution center.
RCC Flooring Under New Ownership
New Orleans, LA, August 7, 2023-Patrick and Shannon Able completed the purchase and assumed ownership of RCC Flooring, a commercial flooring company based in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 31, 2023.
Domotex Asia/Chinafloor Welcomed Record Number of Visitors
Shanghai, China, August 7, 2023-Domotex Asia/Chinafloor opened its doors during July 26 to 28 at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC), welcoming attendees from all over the world and giving the international flooring community a chance to meet again in world’s second largest market, after the three-year halt due to closed borders.
July Planning-Stage Healthcare, Education & Hospitality Activity Dipped
Hamilton, NJ, August 7, 2023-The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, declined 0.9% in July to 193.4 (2000=100) from the revised June reading of 195.1. Over the month, the commercial component of the DMI remained relatively flat, ticking down 0.2%, while the institutional component fell 1.9%.
Iris Ceramica Opening Hydrogen-Powered Factory in Italy
Milan/Fiorano Modenese, Italy, August 7, 2023-Iris Ceramica Group-holding company of U.S. based manufacturing facility Stonepeak Ceramics-has partnered with Edison Next, a company of Edison Group, which leads clients and territories in their decarbonization and ecological transition journey, to develop H2 Factory.
Interface's Q2 2023 Sales Declined 4.9%, Income Down 6%
Atlanta, GA, August 4, 2023—Interface reported Q2 2023 net sales were $329.6 million, down 4.9% versus $346.6 million in the prior year period.
Dixie Group Sales Declined 11.6% in Q2, Net Loss of $1.62M Recorded
Dalton, GA, August 4, 2023-For Q2 2023, The Dixie Group had net sales of $74.0 million, an 11.6% decline compared to sales of $83.7 million in the same quarter of 2022.