Tarkett Group Reports Q1 Sales Down 8.5%, NA Down 18.2%
Paris, FR, April 26, 2021-Tarkett reported net sales of 558.8 million euros for Q1 2021, an 8.5% decline from Q1 2020’s 610.7 million euros.
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Daltile Launches Microban Program
Dallas, TX, April 26, 2021-Daltile is currently launching its “Defend powered by Microban” program and the new floor, wall, and mosaic tile products under that umbrella.
Importers, Led by HMTX, Request that Tariffs Be Frozen During Litigation
New York, NY, April 26, 2021-Importers challenging tariffs on more than $300 billion worth of Chinese goods asked the U.S. Court of International Trade for an injunction on April 23 to ensure that they can secure full refunds if the suit succeeds, reports Law360.
Tarkett Brings in Wendel as 30% Investor
Paris, FR, April 26, 2021—Tarkett’s majority owner, the Deconinck family, will launch a simplified tender offer on Tarkett shares and pursue the group’s development with the support of Wendel as long-term financial partner investor.
2021 Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament Slated for September 22
Dalton, GA, April 26, 2021—The 2021 Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament will be held at Barnsley Gardens in Adairsville, Georgia on September 22.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 0.5% in March
Washington, DC, April 26, 2021—New orders for manufactured durable goods in March increased $1.4 billion or 0.5% to $256.3 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Starnet Announces New Board Officers & BOD Members
Columbus, OH, April 23, 2021-On April 22, Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership held a virtual shareholder meeting for its voting stockholders of record.
March New Home Sales Up 20.7% from February, 66.8% YOY
Washington, DC, April 23, 2021—Sales of new single-family houses in March 2021 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,021,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 20.7% above the revised February rate of 846,000 and is 66.8% above the March 2020 estimate of 612,000.
Mohawk Expands Carpet Recycling Program into Residential Market
Calhoun, GA, April 23, 2021-Mohawk Industries announces that the ReCover Carpet Recycling Program will expand into the residential market.
Jeffrey Court Names Ryan Smith Director of Commercial Sales
Norco, CA, April 23, 2021-Jeffrey Court has announced the addition of director of commercial sales, Ryan Smith.