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Gladstone, MI, October 8, 2024-"Eight months after being acquired by an equity firm, Besse Forest Products Group, a long-time distributor of Northern hardwood veneer, lumber, and specialty plywood manufacturing, has officially closed six of its green lumber sawmills and veneer mills in Wisconsin and Michigan and the assets from these facilities are now up for sale,” reports Wood Working Network.
Dalton, GA, October 8, 2024—The Carpet and Rug Institute (The CRI) has announced the retirement of Richard Turner, who has been an integral part of the organization for the past seven years and part of the carpet industry for the past 43 years, and the appointment of Darrell Hagan.
Solon, OH, October 8, 2024—Tarkett North America held its third Healthy Building Summit.
New York, NY, October 7, 2024—The Floor Covering Industry Foundation’s (FCIF) Gala in Gotham, which was held October 5 at New York City’s Gotham Hall, raised $300,000.
Dalton, GA, October 7, 2024-Southwind Floors’ Dalton, Georgia warehouse customer pickup area-located at 2202 Industrial South Road, Dalton, GA 30721-will be the collection center for donations for Hurricane Helene victims.
Waregem, Belgium, October 7, 2024—Dieffenbacher and Unilin Technologies, the intellectual property division of Unilin, announced a cooperation agreement to further commercialize Osiris, Unilin’s patented fiberboard recycling technology.
Dalton, GA, October 7, 2024-Dan Frierson, chairman of The Dixie Group, released the following statement, “Since early August 2023, we have traded below $1 per share, resulting in non-compliance with NASDAQ.
Salem, NJ, October 7, 2024—Al Boulogne has been promoted to senior vice president, residential product and marketing for Mannington Mills.
Atlanta, GA, October 7, 2024-Flor has announced its ongoing partnership with non-profit Make-A-Wish to help grant life-changing wishes for children battling critical illnesses.
Calhoun, GA, October 7, 2024—Mohawk has released a PVC-free offering made with recycled single-use plastic and natural stone.