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Bjelin Accepts $205 Million Investment from Strategic Value Partners

Helsingborg, Sweden, January 14, 2025-Strategic Value Partners, LLC (SVP), a global alternative investment firm with approximately $19 billion of assets under management, and Bjelin Group announce the signing of an agreement whereby funds managed by SVP will make a $205 million preferred equity investment in Bjelin Group to facilitate its long-term growth ambitions.

Construction Backlog Indicator Inched Down to 8.3 Months in Dec.

Washington, DC, January 14, 2025—The Construction Backlog Indicator inched down to 8.3 months in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors member survey conducted December 20 to January 6.

Producer Prices Rose 0.2% in December

Washington, DC, January 14, 2024—The Producer Price Index for final demand advanced 0.2% in December, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Small Business Optimism Rose to 105.1 in December

Washington, DC, January 14, 2025—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose by 3.4 points in December to 105.1, the second consecutive month above the 51-year average of 98 and the highest reading since October 2018.

Shaw Floors to Sponsor '25 "Pet Perfect Puppies at the Playoff"

Dalton, GA, January 14, 2025-Shaw Floors, the flagship residential brand of Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw), announces it is an official sponsor of the 2025 College Football Playoff (CFP), capitalizing on its sponsorship with the “Pet Perfect Puppies at the Playoff” activation hosted at Playoff Fan Central.

Bewry Named COO of Bonitz

Charlotte, NC, January 14, 2025—Bonitz Inc., a specialty trade commercial contractor providing solutions in flooring, ceilings, wall systems, specialty products, and cleaning and maintenance, has named Manasseh (Manny) Bewry to the newly-created position of chief operating officer of the company.

Janos Spitzer of Janos P. Spitzer Flooring Consultants Has Died

New York, NY, January 14, 2025—Janos Spitzer, 87, founder and president of Janos P. Spitzer Flooring Consultants, died January 3.

CCA's ConneXtion Starts Today in Orlando

Orlando, FL, January 13, 2025-CCA’s winter meeting, ConneXtion, begins today in Orlando, Florida, running through the 15th.

Interface Unveils Carbon-Negative Rubber Flooring Prototype

Atlanta, GA, January 13, 2025—Interface revealed a first-of-its-kind carbon-negative Nora rubber flooring prototype that stores more carbon than is emitted through its manufacture.

Bau Launches Today in Munich

Munich, DE, January 13, 2025—Bau begins today in Munich, Germany, running through January 15.

IFC Forms Partnership with SamplesApp

Dalton, GA, January 13, 2025-International Flooring Co. (IFC) has partnered with SamplesApp, a platform specializing in digital sample management and display optimization.

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