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Imports of Ceramic Tile in Q1 Rose 11.5%

Imports of Ceramic Tile in Q1 Rose 11.5%

New York, NY, May 12, 2025—Total U.S. imports of ceramic tile in the first three months of the year were 44.3 million square meters, an increase of 11.5% from the previous year when imports were 39.7 million square meters, reports Grosser Consulting.

Universal Fibers Names Jonathan Craig CEO

Universal Fibers Names Jonathan Craig CEO

Bristol, VA, May 12, 2025—Universal Fiber Systems (UFS), a global provider of synthetic fiber production and technologies, has appointed Jonathan Craig as chief executive officer.

Southwind's Mike Kiefer to Retire

Southwind's Mike Kiefer to Retire

Dalton, GA, May 15, 2025-Southwind Floors announces the retirement of Mike Kiefer, long-time territory manager in Milwaukee, after a 39-year career in the floorcovering industry.

Live Ventures Sales Declined 2.2% in Q1, Earnings Increased

Live Ventures Sales Declined 2.2% in Q1, Earnings Increased

Las Vegas, NV, May 9, 2024—Live Ventures—a diversified holding company that owns Marquis Industries and Flooring Liquidators—announced Q1 2025 revenue of $107.0 million, a 2.2% decline compared to revenue of $118.6 million in the prior year period.