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Builder Sentiment Rose 4 Points to 80 in October

Washington, DC, October 18, 2021-Builder sentiment in the market for newly built single-family homes moved four points higher to 80 in October, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

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High Inflation to Continue into 2022

New York, NY, October 18, 2021-Uncomfortably high inflation will grip the U.S. economy well into 2022, as constrained supply chains keep upward pressure on prices and, increasingly, curb output, according to economists surveyed this month by The Wall Street Journal.

Shaw Adds Freight Surcharge to LVT Products

Dalton, GA, October 18, 2021—Shaw Industries has announced a freight surcharge on LVT products, effective November 1.

Fall High Point Market Underway Now in North Carolina

High Point, NC, October 18, 2021-The High Point Market is currently underway in High Point, North Carolina, running through October 20.

Roppe & Flexco Products Earn Environmental Designation from Vizient

Fostoria, OH, October 18, 2021—Roppe Holding Company has received an Environmentally Preferred Sourcing designation for its Roppe and Flexco flooring products from Vizient, the nation's largest member-driven healthcare performance improvement company.

Starnet Names Winners of 2021 People's Choice Awards

Columbus, OH, October 18, 2021—Starnet has revealed the People’s Choice Award Winners for its 2021 Starnet Design Awards.

Industrial Production Slid 1.3% in September

Washington, DC, October 18, 2021--Industrial production fell 1.3% in September after moving down 0.1% in August; output was previously reported to have risen 0.4% in August, according to the Federal Reserve.

Mullican Launches Flooring Installer Photo Contest

Johnson City, TN, October 18, 2021—Mullican Flooring has teamed up with industry partners to launch a new Flooring Installer photo contest today.

Custom Building Products Adds Educational Component to Website

Santa Fe Springs, CA, October 18, 2021—To further support professional development and continuing education, Custom Building Products has introduced Custom Technical University (CTU) Online Anytime via its newly redesigned website.