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Apr 17, 2023 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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Homebuilder Confidence Rose 1 Point to 45 in April

Washington, DC, April 17, 2023—Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes in April rose one point to 45, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

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Ceramic Imports Rose 4.7% YOY in the First Two Months of 2023

Brooklyn, NY, April 17, 2023—In the first two months of 2023, total U.S. imports of ceramic tile were 30.9 million square meters, according to Grosser Consulting, up 4.7% from the same period in 2022 when imports were 29.5 million square meters.

Shaw to Close Plant 80, Which Produces Residential Carpet

Dalton, GA, April 17, 2023-Shaw Industries Group has announced plans to shift most of its residential carpet manufacturing operations that currently take place at Plant 80 in Dalton, Georgia to other facilities in northwest Georgia.

Rent Rates Fell in March for First Time Since Pandemic

New York, NY, April 17, 2023—"Rental prices are easing after years of soaring during the pandemic,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

Bill Griese Named TNCA Deputy Executive Director

Clemson, SC, April 17, 2023—Tile Council of North America (TCNA) announces Bill Griese as the TCNA deputy executive director, effective immediately.

David Burke Named CFO of Virginia Tile

Livonia, MI, April 17, 2023—Virginia Tile Company has announced the appointment of David G. Burke as its new chief financial officer (CFO).

Scott Carlson of Legacy Tile Has Died

Wood Dale, IL, April 17, 2023—Scott Carlson, co-founder of Legacy Tile, died April 12 at the age of 45.

Former Alabama Lawmaker Convicted of Stealing from Weiss Flooring

Montgomery, AL, April 17, 2023—Court records show that an Alabama jury convicted former state Rep. Will Dismukes of first-degree theft for taking property valued at over $2,500 from his former employer, Weiss Flooring, reports WVTM 13.