FloorTek Opens Today in Dalton
Dalton, GA, September 14, 2021—FloorTek Expo 2021 begins today at the Dalton Convention Center in Dalton, Georgia.
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Small Business Optimism Index Inched Up to 100.1 in August
Washington, DC, September 14, 2021—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased in August to 100.1, up 0.4 points from July.
High Material Prices & Delays Continue to Stress Contractors
Washington, DC, September 14, 2021—The prices contractors pay for construction materials continued to increase in August while many firms report struggles to get those materials delivered on time, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data.
Mannington Completes AtlasMasland Acquisition
Calhoun, GA, September 13, 2021-Mannington Commercial has completed the purchase of select assets from AtlasMasland, the commercial floorcovering business of The Dixie Group.
Diverzify Adds Epoxy Systems International to Its Portfolio
Chicago, IL, September 13, 2021-Diverzify is adding Epoxy Systems International to address growing market demand for high-performance commercial floors and surfaces.
Blackstock Named President & CEO of RFCI, Succeeding Thompson
La Grange, GA, September 13, 2021-William D. (Bill) Blackstock, Jr. was recently selected as the new president and CEO of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), effective January 1, 2022.
Novalis Products Earn GreenRate Level A Certification
Dalton, GA, September 13, 2021—Novalis Innovative Flooring announced the achievement of Global GreenTag’s GreenRate certification.
Interface Will Discontinue Carpet Tile Production in Thailand
Atlanta, GA, September 10, 2021-Interface will discontinue manufacturing operations at its carpet tile plant in Chonburi, Thailand.
Appel Sells Stake in Touch of Color, Launches Frontier Surfaces
Harrisburg, PA, September 10, 2021-Scott Appel, founder of Touch of Color Flooring headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, sold his 19-year ownership stake in the company.
July Ceramic Imports Rose 36.6% in Dollars
New York, NY, September 10, 2021-Ceramic imports rose 36.6% YOY by dollar value in July, which is traditionally the strongest month for ceramic imports, according to Donato Consulting.