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Apr 21, 2022 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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AdvanSix Raises Prices on Nylon 6, 6/66 & Nylon 6 Intermediates

Parsippany, NJ, April 21, 2022—Due to increases in energy and raw material prices and continued strong market demand for nylon 6, 6/66, and nylon 6 intermediates, AdvanSix will increase the prices in the Americas of caprolactam, Aegis nylon 6 and nylon 6/66 copolymer resins by $0.19/pound, effective May 1 or as contracts allow.

Today's Flooring News

U.S. Home Price Median Hit High of $375,300 in March

New York, NY, April 21, 2022—U.S. home prices soared to a new record in March while mortgage rates continued to rise rapidly, slowing home sales in what has been the hottest housing market in more than 15 years, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Southwest Flooring Market Moving to Global Life Field for 2023 Event

Marietta, GA, April 21, 2022-The Southwest Flooring Market (SWFM) will move to Globe Life Field, the new home of the Texas Rangers, for its annual regional market taking place January 12 and 13, 2023.

Ed Vaske Named COO of Virginia Tile

Livonia, MI, April 21, 2022—Virginia Tile Company has announced the hire of Edmund ‘Ed’ Vaske as chief operating officer.

Dollar Reaches Two-Year high

New York, NY, April 21, 2022—The dollar is reaching fresh nearly two-year highs, lifted by looming interest-rate increases from the Federal Reserve, strong U.S. growth and geopolitical jitters overseas, reports the Wall Street Journal.

NALFA Reports on Annual Spring Meeting

Washington, DC, April 21, 2022—The North American Laminate Flooring Association met in March for its annual spring meeting. Traditionally held at NC State University, the Association’s academic and testing house member, NALFA members were thrilled to be back in Raleigh, North Carolina together.

Initial Jobless Claim Decline by 2K to 184K in Week Ending April 16

Washington, DC, April 21, 2022—In the week ending April 16, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 184,000, a decrease of 2,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.