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Välinge Names Kies Senior Business Development Director Europe
Viken, Sweden, December 2, 2025-Välinge Innovation has appointed Marcel Kies as senior business development director Europe, a strategic move that further reinforces its position in the European flooring market.
Unilin Launches New Flooring Accessory Technology
Waregem, Belgium, December 2, 2025-Unilin Technologies announces the launch of a manufacturing technology that enables flooring accessories-such as roundnose and square stair covers, transition profiles, and clickable skirtings-to be produced directly from the original flooring panel.
Despite Architectural Obstacles, Office-to-Home Conversions Active
New York, NY, December 2, 2025—"Over the past two decades, developers in New York have converted nearly 30 million square feet of office space into residential living, with the pace of transformation picking up in recent years,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Purchasing Managers' Index Declined Slightly to 48.2% in Nov.
Tempe, AZ, December 1, 2025—The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 48.2% in November, a 0.5-percentage point decrease compared to the reading of 48.7% in October, says ISM.
Stanley Stephens Co. Opens 3 New Distribution Centers
Bristol, PA, December 1, 2025—Stanley Stephens Co. (SST), a manufacturer and distributor of commercial flooring solutions serving the East Coast, has announced its strategic expansion into new markets with the opening of distribution facilities in Homewood, Alabama and Summerville, South Carolina.
Many Retail Workers Don't Earn Enough to Afford Apartment Rent
Seattle, WA, December 1, 2025-- The typical retail worker in America earns $34,436 per year-51.6% less than they would need to afford the typical apartment.
Ceramic and Vinyl Imports to U.S. Both Rose in August, Says Truist
Charlotte, NC, November 26, 2025-Truist reports on ceramic and vinyl flooring imports in August.
Intertek Acquires Professional Testing Laboratory
Dalton, GA, November 26, 2025—Intertek Group, a Total Quality Assurance (TQA) provider to industries worldwide, has expanded its service offering in North America through the acquisition of Professional Testing Laboratory (PTL), a provider of testing services for the flooring industry.
Close to 85,000 U.S. Sellers Delisted Their Homes in September
New York, NY, November 26, 2025-"Weak buyer demand, weakening home prices and overall uncertainty in the economy are combining to make home sellers change their minds and step out of the market,” reports CNBC.