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Salem, NJ, May 9, 2023-In recognition of the benefits that higher education provides to both individuals and the communities in which they live, Mannington Mills is a corporate sponsor of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and the underwriter of scholarships for children of our associates.
Waregem, Belgium, May 9, 2023-Unilin Technologies, the IP and technology division of Mohawk Industries, has announced a partnership agreement with Prewi, a manufacturer of quality measuring equipment and tooling systems for the wood-based material processing sector.
Richmond, VA, May 8, 2023—LL Flooring reported net sales of $240.7 million for Q1 2023, a 13.7% decline compared to Q1 2022’s $279 million, driven by lower spending by consumers versus last year combined with a decline in Pro sales.
Atlanta, GA, May 8, 2023—Floor & Décor reported a net sales increase of 9.1% to $1,122.1 million in Q1 2023, compared to $1,028.7 million in Q1 2022.
Chicago, IL, May 8, 2023--Robert (Bob) Hill, 86, founder and chairman of Floor Covering Associates (FCA), has died.
Bristol, Virginia, May 8, 2023-Universal Fibers introduced a new solution for carpet manufacturing customers: "Natural" polyamide 6,6 (PA6,6) and polyamide 6 (PA6) yarn. This yarn is white dyeable.
Spartanburg, SC, May 8, 2023—Lee Blair, vice president of hospitality and commercial Americas for Milliken’s Floor Covering Business, is the 2023 recipient of NEWH’s ICON of Industry Award for 2023. NEWH is the hospitality industry network.
Atlanta, GA, May 5, 2023—Interface reported net sales of $295.8 million for Q1 2023, up 2.7% over Q1 2022’s $288 million.
Dalton, GA, May 5, 2023-The Dixie Group reported net sales of $67.1 million for Q1 2023, a 13.5% decline compared to sales of $77.6 million in Q1 2022.
Hamilton, NJ, May 5, 2023—The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, fell 5.1% in April to 180.9 from the revised March reading of 190.6. In April, the commercial component of the DMI fell 8.0%, and the institutional component improved 0.3%.