Steve Abernathy Retires from WFCA
Dalton, GA, January 24, 2025—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announces the retirement of chief operating officer (COO) Steve Abernathy, effective December 31, 2024.
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NeoCon Unveils New Seventh Floor Concept
Chicago, IL, January 23, 2025-NeoCon has announced a dynamic new seventh floor exhibit hall experience, set to debut at the 56th annual NeoCon, June 9 to 11.
Panariagroup USA Launches New Polishing Line at KY Facility
Lawrenceburg, KY, January 23, 2025—Panariagroup USA has launched a new, state-of-the-art polishing line at its advanced manufacturing facility in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.
WFCA Announces Legal Counsel Change
Dalton, GA, January 23, 2025—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announces the retirement of Jeffrey King, its legal counsel since 1995, marking the conclusion of a career dedicated to supporting the flooring industry.
Steve Renkert of Metropolitan Brick Company Has Died
Clemson, SC, January 23, 20245-John Steven Renkert (Steve), 87, of Metropolitan Brick Company died January 2.
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 6,000 in Week Ending January 18
Washington, DC, January 23, 2025-- In the week ending January 18, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 223,000, an increase of 6,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 217,000, according to the Department of Labor.
Architecture Billings Declined to 44.1 in December
Washington, DC, January 22, 2025—Architecture firms reported a decline in billings in December as the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) fell to 44.1. Any score below 50.0 indicates decreasing business conditions.
WFCA Presents Deb DeGraaf with 2024 Luminary Award
Dalton, GA, January 22, 2025—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announces that Deb DeGraaf, co-owner of DeGraaf Interiors, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Luminary Award.
Q4 Hotel Construction Pipeline Up 7% in Projects YOY
Portsmouth, NH, January 22, 2024—Hotel construction in the United States hit new historic levels in Q4 2024, according to Lodging Econometrics' (LE’s) latest Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend report.
Mortgage Applications Inched Up 0.1% in Week Ending Jan. 17
Washington, DC, January 22, 2025—Mortgage applications increased 0.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 17, 2025.