Registration Now Open for 2024 International Surface Event
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Today's Flooring News
Keep up to date with the most recent news in the flooring industry. Today's News...As it happens! We update this news several times a day so you can stay connected.
RFCI Technical & Marketing Committees Hold Fall Meeting
LaGrange, GA, October 9, 2023—The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) held its fall meetings in Atlanta, Georgia for two committees.
Nourison Home Names Michael Pitman Vice President of Sales
Saddle Brook, NJ, October 9, 2023—Nourison Home has appointed Michael Pitman as the new vice president of sales.
Dodge Index Up 3% in Sept.; Institutional Up, Commercial Down
Hamilton, NJ, October 6, 2023-The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, improved 3% in September to 182.5 (2000=100) from the revised August reading of 178.0.
Employment Up by 336,000 in Sept., Unemployment Flat at 3.8%
Washington, DC, October 6, 2023—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 336,000 in September, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.8%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Expanko to Discontinue Operations
Maple Shade, NJ, October 6, 2023-Expanko Resilient Flooring, producer of sustainable commercial cork and rubber flooring products since 1945, announces the cessation of its business operations, effective immediately.
Mohawk Announces Details of 2024 Momentum Roadshow
Calhoun, GA, October 6, 2023—Kicking off on January 4, 2024, Mohawk Momentum Roadshow will start in Atlanta, Georgia and travel across the country.
Stanton Launches New Offering, Stanton Rug Company
Woodbury, NY, October 6, 2023—Stanton Carpet Corporation—a supplier of carpet, area rugs and LVP—announced the launch of a new pre-made rug offering under a new brand titled Stanton Rug Company.
AHF & Karastan Presented 2023 Good Housekeeping Awards
Chattanooga, TN, October 6, 2023-Two flooring products were recognized in Good Housekeeping’s 2023 Home Renovation Awards in the Kitchen & Bath All-Stars category: AHF Products’ Armstrong Flooring Lutea and Karastan's BelleLuxe Waterproof Wood.
NTCA Grants Accreditation to Two Five-Star Members
Flowood, MS, October 6, 2023—Over the last couple of years, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has aimed to establish accreditation for elite members who demonstrate commitment to advancing the professionalism of the tile and stone industry by providing third-party accreditation.