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Belknap-Haines Purchases Assets of STC (Formerly Swiff-Train)

Mansfield, MA, October 18, 2022-Belknap-Haines purchased the assets of STC (formerly known as Swiff-Train) on October 17.

Builder Confidence Declined 8 Points to 38 in October

Washington, DC, October 18, 2022-Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes dropped eight points in October to 38-half the level it was just six months ago-according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Industrial Production Rose by 2.9% in Q3

Washington, DC, October 18, 2022—Industrial production increased 0.4% in September and 2.9% at an annual rate in Q3 2022, according to the Federal Reserve.

Cersaie Hosted More Than 91,000 Attendees at 2022 Event

Bologna, IT, October 18, 2022-Cersaie, held September 26 to 30 in Bologna, Italy, welcomed 91.296 visitors, including 47,000 Italians and over 44,000 international operators.

HMTX Merges International Operations Under HMTX Global Division

Oud Gastel, The Netherlands, October 18, 2022—HMTX Industries has merged its Aspecta BV and Vertex Floors go-to-market strategies into a new division: HMTX Global.

Shaw's Andalusia Facility Participates in Made in Alabama Showcase

Andalusia, AL, October 18, 2022—Shaw Industries’ Andalusia, Alabama manufacturing facility was one of 14 businesses selected by Governor Kay Ivey to participate in the second annual Made in Alabama Showcase at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery on October 14.