Details of NeoCon 2021 Announced
Chicago, IL, May 20, 2021—Chicago plans to fully reopen the city by July 4, setting the stage for an unhampered in-person NeoCon October 4 to 6 at theMART.
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Jobless Claims Decline by 34K in Second Week of May
Washington, DC, May 20, 2021—In the week ending May 15, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 444,000, a decrease of 34,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Squires Steps Down as Director of IWPA, Search Underway
Alexandria, VA, May 20, 2021—After eight years at the helm of the International Wood Products Association (IWPA), executive director Cindy Squires is leaving the wood products space and returning to manufacturing to be president and CEO of the American Composites Manufacturers Association on July 1.
Ardex Acquires Tilite
Aliquippa, PA, May 19, 2021—Ardex Americas has announced the acquisition of Tilite, a manufacturer of building materials for shower systems.
Shaw Names Nina LoCicero VP of Marketing for Residential
Dalton, GA, May 19, 2021-Shaw Industries has announced that Nina LoCicero recently joined the company’s residential division as vice president of marketing and digital commerce.
Lowe's Sales Up 24% in Q1, Earnings Up 77%
Mooresville, NC, May 19, 2021—Lowe's reported net sales for Q1 2021 of $24.4 billion, a 24% increase compared to sales of $19.7 billion in Q1 2020.
Interface Announces Quarterly Dividend
Atlanta, GA, May 19, 2021—Interface’s board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share, payable June 18, 2021 to shareholders of record as of June 4, 2021.
Coverings Announces Education Lineup for 2021 Event
Arlington, VA, May 19, 2021—Coverings has announced a lineup of sessions, some offering Continuing Education Units (CEUs), for Coverings 2021.
Välinge Flooring Launching in France
Viken, Sweden, May 19, 2021-After launches in the U.S. and Asia, Välinge Flooring will now launch in France-taking its wood floors into the European market for the first time.
Dixie Group Q1 Sales Up 7.1%
Dalton, GA, May 18, 2021-The Dixie Group reported net sales of $86.3 million for Q1 2021, an increase of 7.1% compared to $80.6 million in Q1 2020.