Central Alabama Flooring Names Jamin Carter Regional Manager
Tuscaloosa, AL, February 3, 2026--Central Alabama Flooring has announced the promotion of Jamin Carter to the position of regional manager, effective February 1.
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Tarkett Announces Johnsonite 2026 Colors of the Year
Solon, OH, February 3, 2026-Tarkett has announced its Johnsonite 2026 Colors of the Year.
The Housing Market Is Moving in Favor of Buyers
Washington, DC, February 2, 2026-"Many home shoppers have given up on the depressed housing market, where sales are stuck at a 30-year low. But those buying are enjoying discounts at the highest rate in years.
Build-to-Rent to Benefit from Trump's Aim on Institutional Investors
New York, NY, February 2, 2026-"President Trump is taking aim at big institutional investors that buy single-family homes. But one Wall Street group active in the housing market stands to benefit from his crackdown,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index Rose to 52.6% in January
Tempe, AZ, February 2, 2026—The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 52.6% in January, a 4.7-percentage point increase compared to the seasonally adjusted reading of 47.9% in December say the nation’s supply executives in the latest ISM Manufacturing PMI Report.
Card-Monroe Launches New Division Focused on Facility Operations
Chattanooga, TN, February 2, 2026—Card-Monroe Corp. (CMC) has announced the launch of Card-Monroe Services (CMS), a new division that extends the company's reliability and customer-first approach beyond the tufting machine to encompass complete facility operations.
Producer Prices Rose 0.5% in December
Washington, DC, January 30, 2025-The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.5% in December, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Construction Input Prices Down 0.6% in December
Washington, DC, January 30, 2026-Construction input prices decreased 0.6% in December compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data.
Mohawk Group to Implement 3% to 5% Price Increase on Select Products
Calhoun, GA, January 30, 2026-Mohawk Group will increase prices 3% to 5% on select products and services.
Winners of 2026 National Installer of the Year Competition Named
Las Vegas, NV, January 30, 2026-The International Surface Event (TISE) has announced the winners of the 2026 National Installer of the Year Competition, which brings together flooring installation professionals to compete for a grand prize and recognition as top professionals in their field.