Home Renovation Market Should Be Strong in 2024, Says Truist
Charlotte, NC, April 8, 2024—"Renovation markets have historically seen up to a year delay in rebounding from recessions after new construction turns,” reports Truist.
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I4F Forms Partnership with Benchwick
Turnhout, Belgium, April 8, 2024—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced that Benchwick has signed an I4F digital printing technologies license.
Fuse Names Sandra Drake VP of Supplier Relations
Cypress, TX, April 8, 2024—Fuse Commercial Flooring Alliance, a member-owned organization of commercial flooring contractors, announced the appointment of Sandra Drake as vice president of supplier relations.
Construction Industry Added 39,000 Jobs in March
Washington, DC, April 8, 2024—The construction industry added 39,000 jobs on net in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Employment Rose by 303K in March, Unemployment Rate Steady
Washington, DC, April 5, 2024—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 303,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.8%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
NALFA Publishes White Paper, "Laminate Flooring Water Performance"
Washington, DC, April 5, 2024—NALFA has published its latest white paper, "Laminate Flooring Water Performance."
Interface's "Beyond Zero" Now Available on Delta Flights
Atlanta, GA, April 5, 2024—Interface’s Beyond Zero documentary is now available for passengers to watch on Delta flights.
HMTX Announces Paul Eanes' Retirement
Norwalk, CT, April 5, 2024—HMTX Industries announced the retirement of Paul Eanes following 11 years with the company.
AHF Will Purchase Two Allegheny Wood Products Sawmills
Madison, WI, April 4, 2024-"A federal judge approved AHF Products’ purchase of two sawmills formerly owned by West Virginia-based Allegheny Wood Products (AWP), which abruptly shut down all operations in February, WV Public Broadcasting reported.”
CA Carpet Stewardship Program Hit 35% Recycling Rate in 2023
Dalton, GA, April 4, 2024-The California Carpet Stewardship Program has achieved an unheard-of carpet recycling rate of 35.1% for 2023.