FCEF Adds Bryan Taylor to Board of Directors
Dalton, GA, May 15, 2026-The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) has announced the appointment of Bryan Taylor of Real Floors to its board of directors.
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NALFA Adds Inspector Training Services as Member
Springfield, MA, May 15, 2026—The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) has welcomed Inspector Training Services (ITS) as its newest member, expanding the association’s expertise in inspector training, certification, and field-based education.
Swiss Krono to Exit Laminate Manufacturing at South Carolina Plant
Barnwell, SC, May 14, 2026—Swiss Krono is exiting the production of laminate flooring at its Barnwell, South Carolina plant.
Import Prices Rose 1.9% in April, Export Prices Up 3.3%
Washington, DC, May 14, 2026—U.S. import prices increased 1.9% in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.9% rise in March.
April Retail Sales Rose 0.5% from March, Up 4.9% YOY
Washington, DC, May 14, 2026—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for April 2026 were $757.1 billion, up 0.5% from the previous month, and up 4.9% from April 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
CFI's 2026 Synergy Convention Scheduled for Nov. in Chattanooga
Dalton, GA, May 14, 2026-Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) has announced the 2026 Synergy Convention & Expo will take place November 10 to 12 at the Marriott Chattanooga Downtown in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
2026 Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament Slated for Sept. 16
Dalton, GA, May 14, 2026—The 2026 Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament will take place September 16 at Barnsley Gardens.
Mid-Atlantic Floor Covering to Hold Golf Event Honoring Chuck Bode
Fredericksburg, MD, May 14, 2026-The Mid-Atlantic Floor Covering Association will host its first annual Chuck Bode “Golf Is My Life” Golf Outing.
Construction Backlog Rose to 8.8 Months in April
Washington, DC, May 13, 2026—Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.8 months in April, according to an ABC member survey conducted from April 20 to May 4. The reading is up 0.2 months from March and up 0.1 months from April 2025.
Producer Prices Rose 1.4% in April
Washington, DC, May 13, 2026—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.4% in April, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.