Ceramic Imports Rose 22.2% in First Nine Months of 2021
New York, NY, November 11, 2021—Ceramic tile imports rose 22.2% in square meters in the first nine months of 2021 and 29.8% in dollars, reports Grosser Consulting.
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Homes Selling in Median of One Week, Forcing Buyers to Act Fast
New York, NY, November 11, 2021—American homebuyers are having to pounce faster than ever to clinch a deal, forcing many of them to make snap decisions about what house to purchase and where to live, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Many Homebuyers & Sellers Seeking Closer Proximity to Family & Friends
Washington, DC, November 11, 2021—Among repeat homebuyers and home sellers over the last year, a key factor for moving was the desire to live closer to family and friends, while an equally important motivator was the need for more space or a bigger home, reports National Association of Realtory.
AIP Sells AHF Products to Paceline Equity Partners
Mountville, PA, November 10, 2021-Paceline Equity Partners, LLC today announced that an affiliate has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AHF Products from American Industrial Partners.
Consumer Prices Rose 0.9% in October, Inflation Hits 3-Decade High
Washington, DC, November 10, 2021-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.9% in October on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.4% in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Floor Covering Education Foundation Board Meeting Underway Now
Chattanooga, TN, November 10, 2021-The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) board meeting is underway now in Chattanooga, Tennessee at The Chattanoogan Hotel
CARE Hits Recycling Milestone of One Billion Pounds
Dalton, GA, November 10, 2021-As America Recycles Day approaches on November 15, Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) has now passed the one billion pound milestone for gross collection of old carpet in California since the start of the California Carpet Stewardship Program in 2011.
Laminam Doubles Size of Production Facility in Italy
Fiorano Modenese, IT, November 10, 2021-Laminam has doubled the size of its production factory in Borgotaro, Italy.
HMTX Names Margaret Walker VP, Legal Affairs
Norwalk, CT, November 10, 2021-HMTX Industries announced the expansion of its legal team with the appointment of Margaret Walker to the new position of vice president, legal affairs.
LL Flooring Introduces Hybrid Resilient Products
Richmond, VA, November 10, 2021-LL Flooring, formerly Lumber Liquidators, is introducing new Duravana hybrid resilient flooring.