Small Business Owners' Future Expectations at 48-Year Low
Washington, DC, June 14, 2022—The NFIB Optimism Index fell 0.1 points in May to 93.1, marking the fifth consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98.
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BASF Announces 5th Price Increase of 2022
Wyandotte, MI, June 14, 2022 – Effective July 1, 2022, or as contracts allow, BASF will increase prices for caprolactam and polyamide 6 (PA6) by $0.22 per pound in North America.
May Producer Prices Rose 0.8%
Washington, DC, June 14, 2022—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.8% in May, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Best of NeoCon 2022 Winners Announced
Chicago, IL, June 13, 2022-NeoCon is pleased to reveal the winners of the 2022 edition of the Best of NeoCon Awards.
Ceramic Tile Imports Declined 7% in Meters in First 4 Months of 2022
New York, NY, June 13, 2022—In the months January to April 2022, U.S. ceramic tile imports were down 7.0% in square meters year over year, from 66.5 million square meter to 61.9 million square meter, according to Grosser Consulting. While imports in quantity were down in this period, values were up.
WILsquare Capital Sells Crown Products to ShoreView Industries
St. Louis, MO, June 13, 2022—WILsquare Capital, a St. Louis-based private equity firm, has sold its Crown Products Inc. flooring business to a Minneapolis-based private investment firm, according to the St. Louis Business Journal.
NAFCD + NBMDA Announce Details of 2022 Convention
Chicago, IL, June 13, 2022—Once again, the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) are teaming up for the 2022 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention, which is scheduled to take place November 1 to 3 in Chicago, Illinois.
Illinois Passes Legislature Defining Scope of Interior Designer
Chicago, IL, June 13, 2022—The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and the Council for Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ) announce today the passage of House Bill 4715.
Louisville Tile Named "Best Large Company of 2022" by Louisville College
Louisville, KY, June 13, 2022—On May 24, Louisville Tile was the recipient of the "Best Large Company of 2022" award at the "Family Business Awards & Excellence Awards" presented by University of Louisville College of Business.
Virginia Tile Introduces Vitl Commercial Surfaces
Livonia, MI, June 13, 2022—Virginia Tile is announcing a new approach to commercial tile, Vitl Commercial Surfaces, a one-source solution for industry professionals who want to simplify their tile selection process.