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DOC Adds Antidumping Duties to Certain Plywood Imports from Vietnam

Washington, DC, July 31, 2023—The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has issued its final determination that plywood exported from Vietnam using inputs sourced from China is, in fact, a product of China and is subject to the antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on hardwood plywood from China.

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Dispute Between Shintect & Olin Leads to Decrease in PVC Production

Charlotte, NC, July 31, 2023-A dispute and pending lawsuit between Shintech and Olin Corp. has forced Shintech, a major PVC producer, to cut production at its Freeport, Texas PVC resin plant, reports Truist.

NAHB Reveals Counties with Highest Homeownership Rates

Washington, DC, July 31, 2023—While U.S. homeownership rates have been rising since 2015 and received an extra boost during the post-pandemic housing boom, they remain below the levels reached during the housing boom of the mid-2000s, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports.

Twenty-Six Companies Became +Vantage Vinyl Verified in 2022

Washington, DC, July 31, 2023—The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), a self-funded business council advancing sustainability in the vinyl industry, announced that 26 companies have completed the arduous process to become +Vantage Vinyl Verified in 2022.

Bentley Mills Joins RFCI

La Grange, GA, July 31, 2023-The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) is pleased to announce that Bentley Mills has joined as a member.

Mohawk Recognized by Green Builder Media for Sustainability

Calhoun, GA, July 31, 2023- Mohawk has been recognized as Green Builder Media’s 2023 Sustainable Brand Leader in the flooring category. This ranking is awarded to organizations that prioritize sustainability.