Michael Duchaine Named COO for QEP
Boca Raton, FL, February 14, 2024-Michael Duchaine has been promoted to chief commercial officer for QEP.
Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
House Beautiful Reports Top Flooring Trends for 2024
New York, NY, February 14, 2024-House Beautiful has reported its top flooring trends for 2024.
Consumer Prices Rose 0.3% in January
Washington, DC, February 13, 2024-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3% in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.2% in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Lauzon Acquires Elizabethtown, New York Log Yard
Papineauville, Quebec, February 13, 2024-Lauzon Distinctive Hardwood is pleased to announce the signing of a strategic partnership to take over the operations of the Elizabethtown, New York log yard, previously operated by A. Johnson CO and the Johnson family of Vermont.
Small Business Optimism Ticked Down 2 Points to 89.9 in January
Washington, DC, February 13, 2024—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased two points in January to 89.9, marking the 25th consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98.
Southeast Flooring Market Underway Now in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA, February 8, 2024-The Southeast Flooring Market kicked off yesterday, welcoming 34 exhibitors, roughly half of whom were new to the market.
Construction Backlog Declined to 8.4 Months in January
Washington, DC, February 13, 2024—Associated Builders and Contractors’ construction backlog indicator declined to 8.4 months in January, according to an ABC member survey conducted from January 22 to February 4.
Ceramic Imports Declined 8.2% YOY in 2023
New York, NY, February 12, 2024—In 2023, total U.S. imports of ceramic were 185.7 million square meters, a decline of 8.2% from the year 2022 when imports were 202.3 million square meters, according to Grosser Consulting.
Hymmen Granted Two Digital Embossing Patents
Turnhout, Belgium, February 12, 2024—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced that its digital printing technology partner, Hymmen, has received two new patent grants from the European Patent Office as well as the Chinese Intellectual Property Office.
HTMX Launches Aspecta Contract
Norwalk, CT, February 12, 2024—HMTX Industries has announced the creation of the Aspecta Contract sub-brand, a move that adds definition to its North American business.