CARE'S Q2 California Recycling Rate Hit 31.7%
Dalton, GA, September 22, 2022—CARE reports that the Q2 2022 California Carpet Stewardship Program recycling rate hit 31.7%, slightly below Q1, but well above the 27% target for the year
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Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 5,000 in Week Ending September 17
Washington, DC, September 22, 2022—In the week ending September 17, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 213,000, an increase of 5,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Lisi Named EVP of Sales for Matter Surfaces
Stoughton, MA, September 22, 2022—Matter Surfaces, formerly Mats Inc., announced that Samantha Lisi has been named executive vice president of sales, overseeing national programs and turnkey services.
Interface Certified as Carbon Neutral Enterprise
Atlanta, GA, September 22, 2022—Interface is third-party certified as a Carbon Neutral Enterprise. This achievement demonstrates the company’s voluntary and ambitious commitment to climate action.
Shaw Ranks 35 in Talent Board Candidate Experience Awards
Dalton, GA, September 22, 2022—Shaw has been recognized by the Talent Board Candidate Experience (CandE) Awards for its enhanced recruiting and candidate experience.
Architecture Billings Rose to 53.3 in August
Washington, DC, September 21, 2022—The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for August rose to 53.3 compared to 51.0 in July (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings), according to The American Institute of Architects (AIA).
HMTX Opens World Headquarters in Connecticut
Norwalk, CT, September 21, 2022—HMTX cut the ribbon on its new world headquarters, dubbed “House Upon the Hill”, in Norwalk, Connecticut on September 20.
Grizzle Retiring as President/CEO of Mannington at Year's End, Pendley Succeeding Him
Salem, NJ, September 21, 2022-Mannington Mills announced that its president and CEO, Russell Grizzle, will retire on December 31.
Existing-Home Sales Inched Down 0.4% in August, 7th Straight Month of Decline
Washington, DC, September 21, 2022-Total existing-home sales notched a minor contraction of 0.4% from July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.80 million in August, according to the National Association of Realtors.
FCEF Holds First Flooring Futures Summit
Dalton, GA, September 21, 2022—With the industry losing an estimated 5,000 to 6,000 installers each year and the average age of an installer at 56 years old, the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) is working to stem the tide of a full-blown crisis by promoting the trade through awareness and educational resources.