David Armitage, Owner of Sellers of America, Has Died
Chattanooga, TN, April 10, 2024-David Armitage, principal/founder/owner of Sellers of America, has died.
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Small Business Optimism Index Hit 12-Year Low in March
Washington, DC, April 9, 2024—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased by 0.9 of a point in March to 88.5, the lowest level since December 2012.
Ceramic Imports Declined in February, Vinyl Imports Increased
Charlotte, NC, April 9, 2024-Ceramic and vinyl imports both saw declines in February, reports Truist.
Cyncly Names Anand Krishnan CEO
London, UK, April 9, 2024—Cyncly, a provider of software and content solutions, has appointed Anand Krishnan as chief executive officer, effective immediately.
John Merris Named CEO of Flooret
Dallas, TX, April 9, 2024-John Merris, the former president and CEO of Solo Brands, the parent company of Solo Stove and Chubbies, has jumped back into the c-suite as the new CEO of San Diego-based Flooret, a vinyl and hardwood flooring company, reports D magazine.
I4F Forms Partnership with Gimig for CeraGrout Technology
Turnhout, Belgium, April 9, 2024—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, has announced that Zhejiang Gimig Technology Co. Ltd. (Gimig) has signed a license agreement for I4F’s CeraGrout technology.
Universal Fibers Introduces High Bulk | Low Weight
Bristol, VA, April 9, 2024—Universal Fibers has announced a new fiber technology: High Bulk | Low Weight.
NTCA Announces Itinerary for Coverings
Jackson, MS, April 9, 2024—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced its itinerary for Coverings 2024, April 22 to 25 at booth 7914.
White Oak Resilience Act Progresses in the House
Washington, DC, April 9, 2024-"The White Oak Resilience Act (H.R. 5582), a bill designed to promote and increase conservation efforts surrounding white oak and white oak products, was unanimously voted to advance the House Committee on Natural Resources, moving it one step closer to becoming law,” reports Wood Floor Business.
Shaw's Aiken, SC Plant Expansion Nears Completion
Aiken, SC, April 8, 2024-"Shaw Industries Group Inc.’s Plant 78 near Aiken is the site of a $500-million expansion project that represents the largest capital investment in the company’s history,” according to the Aiken Standard.