Scott Stein, Sales Manager for ACF, Has Died of Covid
Fairfield, NJ, October 7, 2021-Scott Stein, sales manager for ACF-Gardner, died October 5 due to complications from Covid-19.
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Trade Deficit Widened to a Record-High in August
New York, NY, October 6, 2021--The U.S. trade deficit widened to a record in August as American consumers continued to show a strong appetite for imported goods such as pharmaceutical products, toys and clothing, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Flooring America Names New Advisory Council Members
Manchester, NH, October 6, 2021-Flooring America/Flooring Canada has announced the appointment of six new members to its advisory council, which serves as a liaison between retail members of Flooring America/Flooring Canada and its leadership team.
Private Sector Employment Added 568K Jobs in September
Roseland, NJ, October 6, 2021-Private sector employment increased by 568,000 jobs from August to September, according to the September ADP National Employment Report.
Unilin Successfully Defends Laminate Waterproofing Patents in Europe
Waregem, Belgium, October 6, 2021-On September 28, Unilin Technologies successfully defended an opposition against its European Patent EP 3294969 B1 (“the '969 Patent”).
Flooring Services LLC Investing $4.4M in New SC Headquarters
Goose Creek, SC, October 6, 2021—Flooring Services LLC (FSL), a commercial and residential flooring company led by president Jay Schwartz, is building a new headquarters in Goose Creek, South Carolina, reports WCSC.
Mortgage Applications Declined 6.9% in Last Week of September
Washington, DC, October 6, 2021-Mortgage applications decreased 6.9% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 1, 2021.
Construction Material Shortage Forcing Builders to Make Substitutions
New York, NY, October 6, 2021-Shortages of key construction materials are forcing some builders and contractors to turn to substitutes and hunt for alternative suppliers as they rush to meet high demand for new housing, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Diverzify Acquires Pavilion Floors
Chicago, IL, October 5, 2021-Diverzify, a commercial flooring installation and interior services company, welcomes Pavilion Floors, a Massachusetts-based, full-service commercial flooring company serving the Northeast U.S., to its growing network of brands.
Dixie Launches Decorative Import Rug Business & New Brands
Dalton, GA, October 5, 2021-T.M. Nuckols, president of TDG Residential, is excited to announce the rebranding of the company’s decorative segment product lines. Masland Wool is being rebranded to 1866 by Masland. Fabrica Wool is being rebranded to Décor by Fabrica.