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Portobello Begins Construction of Porcelain Factory in Tennessee

Baxter, TN, October 25, 2021—Portobello Group, a Brazil-based producer of porcelain and ceramic tile, has begun construction of its U.S. factory in Baxter, Tennessee.

Total Solutions Plus Underway Now in Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville, FL, October 25, 2021—Total Solutions Plus is currently underway in Jacksonville, Florida, running through October 26.

Armstrong Releases Third-Party Certified Sustainability Report

Lancaster, PA, October 25, 2021—Armstrong Flooring has announced the release of the company’s first third-party assured, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) compliant sustainability report.

ABC Carpet & Home to be Sold to Investment Group Dealing in Persian Rugs

New York, NY, October 25, 2021—ABC Carpet & Home, which filed for bankruptcy in April 2021, will be sold to a group of investors that deal in Persian Rugs, reports New York Post.

Connor Sports Receives Award from Michigan Sports Hall of Fame

Detroit, MI, October 25, 2021-Hardwood basketball court manufacturer Connor Sports received the Legacy Award from the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame (MSHOF) at the 2021 MSHOF Induction Ceremony held at the Sound Board at Motor City Casino in Detroit.

BASF Announces Price Increase on Caprolactam & Polyamide 6

Florham Park, NJ, October 22, 2021-Effective November 1, or as contracts allow, BASF will increase prices for caprolactam and polyamide 6 (PA6) polymer by $0.05 per pound, and polyamide copolymer by $0.15 per pound in North America.

Virginia Tile Holds Grand Opening at New Troy, Michigan Flagship

Livonia, MI, October 22, 2021-Virginia Tile held a grand opening gala on October 14 at its new flagship location in Troy, Michigan.

Floor & Decor Opening New Locations in Massachusetts & California

Atlanta, GA, October 22, 2021—Floor & Decor has added two additional locations: Dorchester, Massachusetts and Rancho Cucamonga, California.

Mohawk Group Rejoins Starnet as Vendor Partner

Calhoun, GA, October 22, 2021--Mohawk Group has rejoined Starnet as a vendor partner.

Stump Provides Recap of 2021 Fall High Point Market

High Point, NC, October 22, 2021-Analyst Stump provides its recap of the 2021 fall High Point Market.

Deaton Named EVP of Supply Chain/Product Development for Home Depot

Atlanta, GA, October 22, 2021—The Home Depot today announced that it has named John Deaton executive vice president of supply chain and product development, effective November 1.

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