CARE's 23rd Conference Slated for May in Oceanside, California
Dalton, GA, March 5, 2025--Registration is now open for CARE's 23rd Annual Conference, “Carpet Recycling: Riding the Sustainability Wave.”
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Home Depot Names Rowe EVP of Pro & Smith EVP of HR
Atlanta, GA, March 5, 2025—The Home Depot announced that Michael Rowe has been named executive vice president (EVP) of Pro, effective immediately. Stephanie Smith has been promoted to EVP and will succeed Tim Hourigan as EVP of human resources upon his retirement on June 6, after nearly 23 years of dedicated service to the company.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 1.7% in January
Washington, DC, May 5, 2025--New orders for manufactured goods in January, up following two consecutive monthly decreases, increased $9.8 billion or 1.7% to $589.9 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 0.6% December decrease.
TMT America Sells HPS Schönox Distribution Rights to Sika
Baar, Switzerland, March 4, 2025-Sika has fully acquired HPS North America, a supplier of building finishing materials.
Fuse Names 2025 Member, Supplier, Project & Leadership Winners
Orlando, FL, March 3, 2025 – Fuse Alliance, a network of commercial flooring contractors, announced the recipients of its annual awards at the "Innovate to Elevate" conference held at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando from March 1 to 4.
Michael Martin Stepping Down as Head of NWFA
St. Louis, MO, March 4, 2025 The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has announced that Michael Martin, president and CEO, stepped down from his position to pursue a new opportunity, effective March 1.
January Construction Spending Declined 0.2%, Up 3.3% YOY
Washington, DC, March 3, 2025-- Construction spending during January 2025 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,192.5 billion, 0.2% below the revised December estimate of $2,196.0 billion, according to the U.S Census Bureau.
PMI Declined but Remained Positive in February at 50.3%
Tempe, Arizona, March 3, 2025—The Manufacturing (Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) registered 50.3% in February, 0.6 percentage point lower compared to the 50.9% recorded in January, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Shaw Sports Turf Opens PEAK Performance Lab
Calhoun, GA, March 3, 2025—Shaw Sports Turf announces the opening of its state-of-the-art PEAK Performance Lab, a facility that redefines turf research and development.
Vertical Connection Carpet One Honored by Baltimore Business Journal
Baltimore, MD, March 3, 2025-The Vertical Connection Carpet One has been named a Baltimore Business Journal Family-Owned Business Award Honoree for 2025.