Unilin Receives Patent for Osiris Recycling Process
Waregem, Belgium, September 2, 2025—Unilin Technologies, the intellectual property division of Unilin, has officially obtained U.S. patent U.S. 12,325,148 for its Osiris recycling process
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I4F Receives 6 Digital Embossing Patents from Hymmen
Turnhout, Belgium, September 2, 2025—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced the granting of six new digital embossing patents from its long-standing technology partner, Hymmen, across Europe, the United States, China and South Korea.
Coalition for Fair Trade in Ceramic Tile Renews Call for Tariffs on India
Clemson, SC, September 2, 2025—Following the positive news regarding the imposition of additional tariffs on products from India, the Coalition for Fair Trade in Ceramic Tile renews its call for anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on tiles from India that have been illegally dumped in the U.S. market.
RFCI Adds Lighthouse Adhesives as Supply Member
La Grange, GA, September 2, 2025—The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) has added Lighthouse Adhesives as a new associate supply chain member.
Consumer Sentiment Declined 5.7% to 58.2 in August
Ann Arbor, MI, August 29, 2025—Consumer sentiment declined 5.7% to 58.2 in August, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Daltile Announces Price Increase for Late September
Calhoun, GA, August 29, 2025—Daltile has announced a price increase.
Personal Income Up 0.4% in July, Spending Up 0.5%
Washington, DC, August 29, 2025—Personal income increased $112.3 billion (0.4% at a monthly rate) in July, according to estimates released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Prices on Household Staples Expected to Rise
New York, NY, August 29, 2025-"U.S. companies have an unwelcome message for inflation-weary consumers: Prices are going up,” according to the Wall Street Journal.
Q2 2025 GDP Revised Up to 3.3% in Second Estimate
Washington, DC, August 28, 2025-Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.3% in Q2 2025 (April, May, and June), according to the second estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Engineered Floors Announces Price Increase on Imports & Domestics
Dalton, GA, August 28, 2025-Engineered Floors has announced an average price increase of 8% on imports and 5% on all domestically produced goods, for new orders placed September 22 and shipments October 6.