U.S. Tile Consumption Rose 9.9% in Units in 2021
Anderson, SC, April 7, 2022-Supported by gains in the U.S. construction and housing markets and robust overall economic growth, U.S. ceramic tile consumption increased for the first time since 2018.
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Ceramic Imports Declined 9% in First Two Months of 2022
Brooklyn, NY, April 7, 2022-In the first two months of 2022 U.S. ceramic tile imports were down about 9% in square meters vis a vis last year, from 32.5 million square meter to 29.5 million square meter, according to Grosser Consulting.
Dixie Recognizes Its 2021 Most Valuable Partners
Dalton, GA, April 7, 2022-This week, The Dixie Group (TDG) recognized the 2021 Most Valuable Partners (MVP) by presenting awards to the top volume and top growth partners for each of TDG’s four core brands along with each region overall.
Jobless Claims Fell by 5K to 166,000 in Week Ending April 2
Washington, DC, April 7, 2022—In the week ending April 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 166,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
ANSI Approves TCNA Standard for 2cm Gauged Porcelain Pavers
Clemson, SC, April 6, 2022— After three years and hundreds of hours of research by the TCNA Product Performance Testing Laboratory, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) is pleased to announce the ANSI ASC A108 Committee’s approval of a standard characterizing 2 cm gauged porcelain tile pavers.
Millennials Seeking Larger Homes Than They Were Pre-Pandemic
Washington, DC, April 6, 2022—Millennials say their housing preferences changed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, reports the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Durkan Requesting Votes for 2022 DSCVR Design Competition
Dalton, GA, April 6, 2022—Durkan invites readers to vote in the 2022 DSCVR design competition April 11 to 15.
Mortgage Applications Declined 6.3% in Week Ending April 1
Washington, DC, April 6, 2022—Mortgage applications decreased 6.3% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 1, 2022.
Coverings 2022 Begins Today in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV, April 5, 2022––Coverings begins today at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, running through April 8.
Goods & Services Deficit Narrowed Slightly in February
Washington, DC, April 5, 2022-The goods and services deficit was $89.2 billion in February, down less than $0.1 billion from $89.2 billion in January, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.