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Forbo Announces 3% to 10% Price Increase

Forbo Announces 3% to 10% Price Increase

Hazleton, PA, January 3, 2022—Forbo Flooring Systems is implementing a 3% to 10% price increase on all commercial and residential flooring and sundry products, effective with orders placed on or after February 7.

Construction Spending Rose 0.4% in November

Construction Spending Rose 0.4% in November

Washington, DC, January 3, 2021—Construction spending during November 2021 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,625.9 billion, 0.4% above the revised October estimate of $1,618.8 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

November Purchasing Managers Index Rose to 61.1%

November Purchasing Managers Index Rose to 61.1%

Tempe, AZ, January 3, 2021—The November Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index registered 61.1%, an increase of 0.3 percentage point from the October reading of 60.8%, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

New Home Sales Rose 12.4% in November

New Home Sales Rose 12.4% in November

Washington, DC, December 23, 2021—Sales of new single-family houses in November 2021 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 744,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 12.4% above the revised October rate of 662,000 but 14.0% below the November 2020 estimate of 865,000.

Gerflor to Establish New Headquarters & Distribution Center

Gerflor to Establish New Headquarters & Distribution Center

Chicago, IL, December 23, 2021—Gerflor USA announced the signing of a lease for a new distribution facility in Bolingbrook, Illinois, just outside of Chicago, that will replace the current Gerflor facility and double the square footage dedicated to domestic inventory.

Cevisama Postponed Until June

Cevisama Postponed Until June

Valencia, SP, December 23, 2021—Cevisama 2022 and the Tile of Spain “Passport to Creativity” tour have both been postponed until June 2022.

CBC Recognizes Halebian's Support of Toli and Takiron

CBC Recognizes Halebian's Support of Toli and Takiron

Cary, NC, December 23, 2021—CBC Flooring (CBC) has recognized Michael Halebian & Co. Inc. (MHCO) of Carlstadt, New Jersey for 2021 Outstanding Performance – Sales, Support, and Loyalty. This was for its support of the Toli and Takiron product lines.

Dean Howell Named Chairman of WFCA

Dean Howell Named Chairman of WFCA

Dalton, GA, December 22, 2021––Dean Howell, president of Moda Floors & Interiors in Atlanta, Georgia, has been elected chairman of the board of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA).