EF Contract & Mohawk Group Announce Commercial Price Increase
Chattanooga, TN, May 10, 2021-Following residential price increases last week, Engineered Floors and Mohawk have issued price increases on commercial products as well.
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Ceramic Tile Imports Rose 26% YOY in Q1 2021
Washington, DC, May 10, 2021-Department of Commerce data reveals that ceramic tile imports rose 26% YOY in Q1 2021, from 39.2 million square meters to 49.4 million square meters.
Schönox Hosts Customer Event with Porsche Track Experience
Florence, AL, May 10, 2021-Schönox HPS North America welcomed over 30 customers from across the U.S. to its facility in Florence, Alabama, May 2 to 5, for product training and facility tours, then travelled to Birmingham, Alabama for a two-day Porsche track experience at Barber Motorsports Park.
Torlys Promoting Microban Partnership with Cleaner Floors Campaign
Toronto, ON, May 10, 2021 – Torlys has announced the launch of Cleaner Floors by Torlys, a campaign focused on educating consumers on how to protect their flooring investment with top-to-bottom antimicrobial protection that helps keep floors 99% cleaner between cleanings, 24/7.
Kaleen Donates to Covid Relief in India
Dalton, GA, May 10, 2021—Kaleen Rugs donated $11,000 to Sewa International to help combat India’s ravaging Covid outbreak.
Employment Rose by 266K in April, Unemployment Steady at 6.1%
Washington, DC, May 7, 2021—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 266,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 6.1%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Floor & Décor Comp. Sales Up 31.1% YOY in Q1, Income Up 104.5%
Atlanta, GA, May 7, 2021-Floor & Décor reports that Q1 2021 net sales increased 41.0% to $782.5 million from $554.9 million in Q1 2020. Comparable store sales increased 31.1%.
NWFA Provides Flooring for 55th R.I.S.E. Home
St. Louis, MO, May 7, 2021—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 55th home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment).
Aquafil Partners with Material Bank
Cartersville, GA, May 7, 2021-Aquafil, maker of Econyl regenerated nylon, is now featured on Material Bank, a material marketplace for the architecture and design industry.
LL Flooring Reports Sales Increased, Income Decreased in Q1
Richmond, VA, May 6, 2021-LL Flooring (formerly Lumber Liquidators) reported net sales of $283.5 million for Q1 2021, a 6.0% increase from Q1 2020’s $267.4 million.