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Mannington Commercial Announces Plans to Drop Out of Starnet Jan. 1

Columbus, OH, October 1, 2024-- After 32 years of successful collaboration, Mannington and Starnet have mutually decided to end their formal business partnership, despite the long-standing and fruitful collaboration they have shared.

Today's Flooring News

CRI Responds to AB 863 Being Signed into Law

Dalton, GA, October 2, 2024—California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 863 (Aguiar-Curry) into law, which makes changes to the state’s existing and successful carpet recycling stewardship program.

Foam Products' Tennessee Production Facility Damaged by Helene

Erwin, TN, October 2, 2024—Foam Products’ production facility in Erwin, Tennessee was damaged by the flood waters caused by Hurricane Helene’s landfall.

Constuction Industry Job Openings Rose to 370,000 in August

Washington, DC, October 2, 2024—The construction industry had 370,000 job openings on the last day of August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.

Ohio's Monarch Carpet One Celebrating 50 Years of Business

Brunswick, OH, October 2, 2024—Monarch Carpet One of Brunswick, Ohio is celebrating 50 years of business, reports The Gazette.

Non-Residential Construction Starts Grew Modestly in August

Washington, DC, October 2, 2024—The U.S. Census Bureau's non-residential construction results for August showed modest growth following very strong comps throughout 2023, reports Truist.

Mortgage Applications Declined 1.3% in Week Ending Sept. 27

Washington, DC, October 2, 2024—Mortgage applications decreased 1.3% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending September 27, 2024.

Sale of LL Flooring to F9 Investments Now Complete

Richmond, VA, October 2, 2024—As of October 1, LL Flooring Holdings, Inc. completed the previously announced going-concern sale of the business to F9 Investments for the acquisition of 219 stores, inventory in those stores, LL Flooring’s intellectual property and other company assets.