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Interface Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.01

Interface Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.01

Atlanta, GA, March 13, 2024—Interface, Inc. announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share, payable April 12, 2024 to shareholders of record as of March 29, 2024.

The Tile Shop Promotes Mark Davis to SVP/CFO/Secretary

The Tile Shop Promotes Mark Davis to SVP/CFO/Secretary

Minneapolis, MN, March 13, 2024—The Tile Shop promoted Mark B. Davis, currently serving as the vice president, investor relations, and chief accounting officer, to senior vice president, chief financial officer, and secretary of the company.

Ceramic Imports Declined 7.9% YOY in January

Ceramic Imports Declined 7.9% YOY in January

Brooklyn, NY, March 12, 2023--In the month of January 2024, total U.S. imports of ceramic tile were 13.79 million square meters, according to Grosser Consulting, a 7.9% decline compared to January 2023’s 14.97 million square meters.

Construction Backlog Declined to 8.1 Months in February

Construction Backlog Declined to 8.1 Months in February

Washington, DC, March 12, 2024-Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator declined to 8.1 months in February, according to an ABC member survey conducted February 20 to March 5. The reading is down 1.1 months from February 2023.

Union Worker Strike at AHF's Beverly, WV Plant Ends

Union Worker Strike at AHF's Beverly, WV Plant Ends

Beverly, WV, March 11, 2024-"For the first time in nearly two weeks, no picketers were present outside the AFH Products wood flooring plant in Beverly on Friday morning, after the strike by the plant’s union workers came to an end on Thursday evening,” reports the Inter-Mountain.

Construction Employment in February Up 2.7% YOY

Construction Employment in February Up 2.7% YOY

Washington, DC, March 11, 2024—The construction industry added 23,000 jobs on net in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Shaw's Fleurette Fitch Named a 2024 Women MAKE Honoree

Shaw's Fleurette Fitch Named a 2024 Women MAKE Honoree

Dalton, GA, March 11, 2024—Shaw Industries’ Fleurette Fitch, senior quality director of soft surfaces, has been named a 2024 Women MAKE Awards Honoree by the Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers.