Import Prices Flat in May, Export Prices Down 0.9%
Washington, DC, June 17, 2025—U.S. import prices were unchanged in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.1% increase in April.
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CARE Recaps 2025 Annual Conference
Dalton, GA, June 17, 2025-Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) offers a recap of its annual conference here.
Industrial Production Down 0.2% in May
Washington, DC, June 17, 2025—Industrial production (IP) fell 0.2% in May after increasing 0.1% in April, according to the Federal Reserve.
Pace of Office to Apartment Conversions Picking Up
New York, NY, June 17, 2025-"America has a glut of office buildings. That longstanding surplus is finally shrinking,” reports the Wall Street Journal
Matter Surfaces Names Lacasse EVP, A&D and Contractor Sales
New York, NY, June 17, 2025—Matter Surfaces has announced the appointment of Christopher Lacasse as executive vice president of A&D and contractor sales.
Inventory of Homes-for-Sale Up but Buyer Numbers Low
New York, NY, June 16, 2025-"The inventory of homes for sale is finally rising. Buyers aren’t interested,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
All Bentley Backings Now Contain Post-Consumer Calcium Carbonate
Los Angeles, CA, June 16, 2025-Bentley Mills, Inc. has announced that post-consumer calcium carbonate derived from reclaimed carpet is now a standard ingredient across all of its backing systems-marking a major milestone in Bentley’s commitment to circularity and supply chain transformation.
Card-Monroe Forms OEM Agreement with Appalachian Electronic
Chattanooga, TN, June 16, 2025—Card-Monroe Corporation (CMC) has announced a new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) agreement with Appalachian Electronic Instruments (AEI) for the TuftX single-end defect detection system.
Mannington Mills Announces Five 2025 Scholarship Recipients
Salem, NJ, June 16, 2025—In recognition of their dedication to local community service, Mannington Mills has awarded “Stand on A Better World” scholarships to five students—three in New Jersey and two in Georgia.
Consumer Sentiment Rose 15.9% to 60.5 in Early June
Ann Arbor, MI June 13, 2025—Consumer sentiment rose 15.9% to 60.5 in early June, according to the preliminary Survey of Consumers by the University of Michigan.