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Interface Reported Net Sales Growth of 22.6% for Q4 2021

Atlanta, GA, March 3, 2022--Interface reported Q4 2021 net sales of $339.6 million, a 22.6% increase versus $276.9 million in the prior year period with growth across all product categories.

Today's Flooring News

Abbey/Floors to Go 2022 Convention Underway Now in Charlotte

Charlotte, NC, March 2, 2022—The Abbey Carpet & Floor and Floors To Go 2022 convention is underway now at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, running from March 1 to 5.

Surfaces Announces Dates for 2023 Event

Las Vegas, NV, March 3, 2022—The International Surface Event (TISE)—comprised of Surfaces, StonExpo/Marmomac and TileExpo—has announced the dates of its 2023 event: January 31 to February 2, with education programs begin on January 30.

Tarkett's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategies Recognized by DOE

Solon, OH, March 3, 2022— The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently recognized Tarkett's commitment to reduce portfolio-wide greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% within ten years and to work with the DOE to share successful solutions and decarbonization strategies.

Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 1.4% in January

Washington, DC, March 3, 2022—New orders for manufactured goods in January, up twenty of the last twenty-one months, increased $7.6 billion or 1.4% to $544.2 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.

Labor Productivity Rose 6.6% in Q4

Washington, DC, March 3, 2022—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 6.6% in Q4 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 9.1% and hours worked increased 2.4%.

Emser Launches Visualizer & Instagram Contest

Los Angeles, CA, March 3, 2022-Emser Tile has launched its Emser Tile Visualizer, which delivers a fast and easy way to realistically see how tile can transform an environment.

Shaw's Laura Smith Named STEP Ahead Award Honoree

Dalton, GA, March 3, 2022—The Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers—announced it will recognize Laura Smith, director of SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) at Shaw, as a STEP Ahead Award Honoree at its annual awards ceremony in April.

Jobless Claims Decided by 18K to 215K in Week Ending Feb. 26

Washington, DC, March 3, 2022—In the week ending February 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 215,000, a decrease of 18,000 from the previous week's revised level, reports the Department of Labor.