Job Openings Virtually Unchanged in December at 10.9 Million
Washington, DC, February 1, 2022—The number of job openings was little changed at 10.9 million on the last business day of December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Shaw Showcases 4 Brands at Surfaces, Introduces Accessories Brand
Las Vegas, NV, February 1, 2022 –Shaw returns to the show floor at The International Surfaces Event (TISE), showcasing all four residential brands in adjacent spaces.
Schönox and Reader’s Wholesale Form Partnership
Florence, AL and Houston, TX, January 31, 2022—Schönox HPS North America and Reader’s Wholesale Distributors announced a strategic partnership to provide Schönox subfloor products across southern Texas, a region experiencing remarkable growth in the building and renovation sectors.
Emerging Leader Award 2022 Winners Named
Las Vegas, NV, January 31, 2022- The Emerging Leaders Award offers the opportunity for industry businesses to acknowledge the up-and-coming in their organizations. Amid the Great Resignation, this sort of positive recognition is key in keeping and encouraging team members.
Ahlstrom-Munksjö Kentucky Factory for Vinyl Flooring Substrate Underway
Helsinki, Finland, January 31, 2022-Ahlstrom-Munksjö has signed the majority of the main contracts for civil works and machinery to build a new glass fiber tissue line facility located in Madisonville, Kentucky.
Laticrete Names Jerry Perkins to Board of Directors
Bethany, CT, January 31, 2022—Laticrete has elected Jerry Perkins as the newest member to its board of directors.
Marazzi Named One of Italy's Top Workplaces for Sixth Year
Modena, IT, January 31, 2022—For the sixth consecutive year, Marazzi Group has been certified one of the top employers in Italy, based on the company’s excellent working conditions and the quality of its training and development programs.
Emily Morrow Home Releases 2022 Color Forecast
Dalton, GA, January 31, 2022—Emily Morrow Home has released its 2022 Color Itinerary of the year “Around the World in Eight Colors.”
Unilin Extends Patent Portfolio on Digitally Printed SPC
Waregem, Belgium, January 31, 2022-Unilin technologies has announced that the USPTO found Unilin’s US ser. No. 16/984,747 to fulfill all conditions to become granted. The patent will issue as U.S. 11,236,514 on February 1.
Jan. Consumer Sentiment Down 4.8% to 67.2, Lowest Since Nov. 2011
Ann Arbor, MI, January 28, 2022-Consumer sentiment declined 4.8% to 67.2 in January, according to the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.