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New York, NY, July 12, 2022—In the month of May, Italy jumped to first place in ceramic tile imports with 3.4 million square meters, followed by Spain 2.9 million square meters, Mexico 2.7 million square meters, India 2.46 million square meters, Turkey 2.4 million square meters and Brazil 1.8 million square meters, reports Grosser Consulting.
St. Louis, MO, July 12, 2022—EJ Welch Company, a division of Center Rock Capital Partners’ Merit Distribution Group based in St. Louis, Missouri, is continuing along its path of expansion in the flooring industry by expanding its leadership team.
Bethany, CT, July 12, 2022-Laticrete has promoted Sharon La Riviere to manager, digital marketing.
Washington, DC, July 12, 2022—Climbing housing costs are set to keep inflation elevated this year, creating another challenge for Federal Reserve officials who want to see signs that price pressures are easing before slowing their interest-rate increases, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Washington, DC, July 12, 2022—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dropped 3.6 points in June to 89.5, marking the sixth consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98.
Lancaster, PA, July 11, 2022-Armstrong Flooring announced on July 10 that it has entered into a binding Asset Purchase Agreement with a consortium of buyers consisting of AHF and Gordon Brothers pursuant to which these buyers will acquire substantially all Armstrong Flooring’s North American assets for $107 million in cash and assumption of specified assumed liabilities.
Spartanburg, SC, July 11, 2022—Milliken will initiate a 10% to 12% price increase for its commercial soft surfaces.
Raleigh, NC, July 11, 2022—Fishman Flooring Solutions has relocated its Raleigh, North Carolina location.
Washington, DC, July 11, 2022—INSTALL has announced recent updates and improvements to its resilient flooring and carpet certification standards.
Chicago, IL, July 11, 2022-Registration for the 2022 NAFCD Annual Convention is officially open.