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Liebert Named EVP of Residential for Shaw, Succeeding Sandlin

Dalton, GA, December 11, 2023-Shaw Industries announced that Benjamin Liebert has been named as executive vice president of its residential business. He will succeed Scott Sandlin in the role, beginning January 3, 2024.

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Ceramic Imports Declined 10.2% YOY in First Ten Months of 2023

New York, NY, December 12, 2023-In the first ten months of 2023, total U.S. imports of ceramic tile were 156.7 million square meter, a decline of 10.2% from the same period in 2022 when imports were 174.5 million square meters.

Consumer Prices Rose 3.1% YOY in November

Washington, DC, December 12, 2023—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.1% in November on a seasonally adjusted basis, after being unchanged in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Polyventive Acquires Fibro Chem

Calhoun, GA, December 12, 2023—Polyventive has acquired the assets of Fibro Chem, a dye, lubricant, masterbatch, and specialty chemicals formulator and distributor.

Small Business Optimism Relatively Flat in November at 90.6

Washington, DC, December 12, 2023--NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index decreased 0.1 point in November to 90.6, which marks the 23rd consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98.

ToMarket Names Shannon Roark Senior Sales Director

Boca Raton, FL, December 12, 2023—ToMarket has announced the newest addition to its team, Shannon Roark as senior sales director.

Välinge Forms Partnership with Changzhou Chenglu New Materials

Viken, Sweden, December 12, 2023-Välinge is pleased to announce that Changzhou Chenglu New Materials CO., Ltd. became a 5G Dry licensee and launched a collection of laminate products with increased waterproofness using the technology.