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Freudenberg Completes Acquisition of Low & Bonar - Makers of Colbond

Weinheim, DE, May 13, 2020-The global technology group Freudenberg acquired 100% of the shares in Low & Bonar PLC, London, United Kingdom. Both Freudenberg and Low & Bonar make backing used to produce modular carpet tile and automobile carpet.

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Ceramics of Italy Announces 2020 Tile Trends

New York, NY, May 13, 2020-Following review of hundreds of introductions at Cersaie and the virtual Coverings event, Ceramics of Italy has announced the following ceramic tile trends for 2020.

National Kitchen & Bath Assoc. Reports on Q1 Activity Amid COVID-19

Hackettstown, NJ, May 13, 2020—The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and John Burns Real Estate Consulting (JBREC) released its Q1 2020 Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI).

Producer Prices Slid 1.3% in April

Washington, DC, May 13, 2020—The Producer Price Index for final demand declined 1.3% in April, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. This decrease is the largest since the index began in December 2009.

INSTALL Releases Jobsite Protocols to Help Contractors Battle COVID-19

Washington, D.C., May 13, 2020—INSTALL has released the following list of safety protocols, aimed at helping contractors keep their employees safe from COVID-19.

Virginia Tile Announces Ready-to-Ship Essential Products Program

Livonia, MI, May 13, 2020—Virginia Tile Company has announced the Essential Product Program, a grouping of twenty-nine select porcelain tile product lines that are in stock and ready to ship from two distribution hubs servicing fourteen midwestern states.