Truist Reports on Ceramic and Vinyl Flooring Imports in May 2024
Charlotte, NC, July 10, 2024—Truist released the following analysis of May import data from the U.S. International Trade Commission.
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Mortgage Applications Declined 0.2% in Week Ending July 5
Washington, DC, July 10, 2024—Mortgage applications decreased 0.2% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending July 5, 2024.
Small Business Optimism Rose to 91.5 in June
Washington, DC, July 9, 2024-The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index reached the highest reading of the year in June at 91.5, a one-point increase from last month.
Construction Backlog Indicator Increased to 8.4 Months in June
Washington, DC, July 9, 2024-Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.4 months in June, according to an ABC member survey conducted June 20 to July 3.
Louisville Tile Wins Best Places to Work in KY Award for 9th Year
Louisville, KY, July 9, 2024-Louisville Tile, a provider of tile and stone products, is a recipient of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky award for 2024, its ninth consecutive year.
Floorzap Names Chris Friest Director of Client Relations
Des Moines, IA, July 9, 2024-Floorzap, a construction CRM software, has announced the appointment of Chris Friest as the new director of client relations.
Lynn Dilliner of Floor Supply Distributing Has Died
Spokane, WA, July 9, 2024—Lynn Dilliner, 82, owner Floor Supply Distributing and DLLD Receiving and Storage, died June 24.
Builders Wholesale Flooring Joins Starnet
Myrtle Beach, SC, July 8, 2024—Builders Wholesale Flooring, a commercial flooring contractor and a member of the Artisan Design Group, is joining Starnet Commercial Flooring.
Merkel Furniture and Carpet One Celebrating 100 Years of Business
Chelsea, MI, July 8, 2024-Merkel Furniture and Carpet One is celebrating 100 years of business this year, reports The Sun Times News.
I4F Wins Court Case Against Chuzhou Jingtian for Unpaid Royalties
Turnhout, Belgium, July 8, 2024—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, has successfully obtained payment following legal proceedings against Chuzhou Jingtian New Decoration Material Co., Ltd. (Jingtian) in China.