Universal Fibers Names Jay Brown President
Bristol, VA, May 4, 2026—Universal Fibers has announced the appointment of Jay Brown as president, effective May 1.
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Atlanta Flooring Design Centers Acquires ProFloors
Suwanee, GA, May 4, 2026-Atlanta Flooring Design Centers, a 100% employee-owned company, has announced the acquisition of ProFloors LLC, a multifamily flooring specialist located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 1.5% in March
Washington, DC, May 4, 2026—New orders for manufactured goods in March, up four of the last five months, increased $9.1 billion or 1.5% to $630.4 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 0.3% February increase.
Housing's Share of GDP Declined to 15.9% in Q1
Washington, DC, May 4, 2026—Housing’s share of the economy was 15.9% in Q1 2026, according to the latest estimates of GDP produced by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Adleta Opens Distribution and Supply Center in Lenexa, Kansas
Lenexa, KS, May 4, 2026—Adleta Corporation officially enhanced its service in the Midwest this week with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Lenexa Distribution and Supply Center.
Shaw Releases 2025 Sustainability Report
Dalton, GA, May 1, 2026-Shaw Industries released its corporate sustainability report for 2025. The company’s 18th annual report details its sustain[HUMAN]ability strategy and progress over the past year.
INSTALL Celebrating 25 with Performance-Assurance Standards
Washington, DC, May 1, 2026-INSTALL, the International Standards and Training Alliance, is marking its 25th anniversary with a new strategic priority: performance assurance.
Stump Reports on Themes of High Point Spring Market
Charlotte, NC, May 1, 2026—Analyst Stump reports on the key themes of the spring High Point Market, held April 25 to 29 in High Point, North Carolina.
Purchasing Managers' Index Flat at 52.7% in April
Tempe, AZ, May 1, 2026— The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 52.7% in April, the same reading as March, say the nation’s supply executives.
Dixie Group Names '26 George R. West, Jr. Scholarship Winners
Dalton, GA, May 1, 2026-The Dixie Group has announced the three 2026 winners of its $10,000 George R. West, Jr. Scholarship Award.