FCICA Meeting Underway Now in Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX, April 1, 2025—The FCICA spring mid-year meeting is currently underway in Fort Worth, Texas, running through April 2.
Today's Flooring News
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HMTX Expands Partnership with Spartan Surfaces
Norwalk, CT, April 1, 2025—HMTX, a global flooring manufacturer, has announced its expanded national partnership with Spartan Surfaces, a specialty flooring distribution company.
FCITS to Offer Concrete Moisture Testing Class
Dalton, GA, April 1, 2025—FCITS (Flooring Consultants & Inspection Training Services) announces the upcoming Concrete Moisture Testing Class—a comprehensive, hands-on certification program tailored for Retailers’ Sales and Installation teams.
Castagliuolo to Step Down as President of UCX in 2026, Mancini Appointed
Mansfield, MA, April 1, 2025-UCX has announced that Paul Castagliuolo, president since 2016, will step down from his position, effective January 1, 2026.
Mohawk Appoints David Repp Chief Accounting Officer
Calhoun, GA, April 1, 2025—Mohawk Industries announced the appointment of David L. Repp as senior vice president – chief accounting officer and corporate controller.
Schattdecor Joins RFCI
La Grange, GA, April 1, 2025-Schattdecor has joined the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), the trade association for the North American resilient flooring industry.
Job Openings Steady at 7.6 Million in February
Washington, DC, April 1, 2025—The number of job openings was little changed at 7.6 million in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Flooring Contractor Brian Murray Charged with Tax Evasion
Yonkers, NY, April 1, 2025—"A Yonkers flooring contractor who was relieved of paying $636,000 in taxes eight years ago has been charged with tax evasion for not paying more than $700,000 since then,” according to Westfair Business Journal.
Total Household Debt Rose 0.5% to Over $18 Trillion in Q4 2024
Washington, DC, March 31, 2025—"The latest consumer debt data from the Federal Reserve is ringing alarm bells,” reports Builder Online. “By the end of 2024, total household debt surpassed $18.0 trillion, marking a 0.5% quarter-over-quarter (QOQ) increase and a 3.0% increase year over year (YOY).
NTCA Announces April 2025 Training Event Schedule
Jackson, MS, March 31, 2025—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced 25 training events across ten states throughout April, bringing essential education and skill-building opportunities to tile professionals across the country.