Emberson Named President of Propex Furnishing Solutions Americas
Chattanooga, TN, May 6, 2022-Bill Emberson has been named president of Propex Furnishing Solutions Americas and will preside over technical fabrics.
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Covid Lockdowns in China Again Cramping Supply Chain
New York, NY, May 5, 2022—Some U.S. companies are warning that Covid-19 lockdowns in Shanghai and elsewhere in China are denting sales, disrupting operations and putting added strain on supply chains that could be felt well into the summer, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 19K to 200K in Last Week of April
Washington, DC, May 5, 2022-In the week ending April 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 200,000, an increase of 19,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
OneFlor USA to Launch Brand and Product Line at NeoCon
Houston, TX, May 5, 2022-A new LVT provider, OneFlor USA, will launch its brand and offering at NeoCon 2022.
Unilin Receives Confirmation on Patent Covering Unicoat Technology
Waregem, Belgium, May 5, 2022- Unilin Technologies, the IP division of Mohawk Industries, has received the written decision in which the Opposition Division of European Patent Office confirms the validity of its patent covering the Unicoat technology.
American Consumers Returning to Pre-Pandemic Habits
New York, NY, May 5, 2022—In early 2020, many companies said the pandemic would change everything for consumers. And it did—for a while, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Mohawk Partners with Local Latin American Association Branch
Calhoun, GA, May 5, 2022-Mohawk Industries and the Northwest Georgia branch of the Latin American Association (LAA) announced an exclusive partnership that will increase the resources and services provided by the LAA to local communities.
Dixie Names 2022 George R. West, Jr. Scholarship Winners
Dalton, GA, May 5, 2022—The Dixie Group congratulates the 2022 scholarship recipients of the George R. West, Jr. Scholarship Award through The Dixie Group Foundation.
2022 Women in Sustainability Leadership Award Winners Named
Norwalk, CT, May 5, 2022—The WSLA Alumnae Group announced this year’s stellar sustainability leaders in a virtual Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards (WSLA) ceremony April 28.
LL Flooring's Net Sales Declined 1.6% in Q1, Net Income Declined 62%
Richmond, VA, May 4, 2022—For Q1 2022, LL Flooring reported a net sales decrease of 1.6% to $244.3 million, compared to net sales of $250 million in Q1 2021.