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Oct 03, 2022 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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Retired President/COO of Shaw Industries, Norris Little, Has Died

Dalton, GA, October 3, 2022-Norris Little, retired president, chief operating officer and vice chairman of Shaw Industries, has died.

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Louisville Tile Acquires Mid America Tile

Louisville, KY, October 3, 2022-Louisville Tile Distributors announced the acquisition of 100% interest in Mid America Tile, a wholesale tile distributor and importer specializing in ceramic, porcelain, glass, metal, and natural stone tile, as its 13th branch office.

Spartan Surfaces Acquires HiLine

Bel Air, MD, October 3, 2022-Effective September 30, Spartan Surfaces has acquired HiLine.

Thoresen Named SVP of Innovation & Business Development for Nox

Fostoria, OH, October 3, 2022-Nox Corporation has appointed David Thoresen as senior vice president of product innovation and business development to drive product innovation and development and support customers.

Construction Spending Down 0.7% in August

Washington, DC, October 3, 2022—Construction spending during August 2022 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,781.3 billion, 0.7% below the revised July estimate of $1,793.5 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Purchasing Managers' Index Registered 50.9% in September

Tempe, AZ, October 3, 2022—The September Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 50.9%, 1.9 percentage points lower than the 52.8% recorded in August, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

Nationwide Tile Joins Starnet

Lewis Center, OH, October 3, 2022—Nationwide Tile has joined Starnet.

Ocean Transporters Cancelling Sailings Due to Lack of Demand

New York, NY, October 3, 2022—"Ocean carriers are canceling dozens of sailings on the world’s busiest routes during what is normally their peak season, the latest sign of the economic whiplash hitting companies as inflation weighs on global trade and consumer spending,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

NTCA Announces Free Training Programs for October & November

Flowood, MS, October 3, 2022—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) will host free, day-long regional training programs.

NAFCD Announce New Exhibitors for 2022 Event

Chicago, IL, October 3, 2022—The 2022 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention is taking place November 1 to 3 in Chicago, Illinois.

Shaw Named to Best Employer List by Chattanooga Times Free Press

Dalton, GA, October 3, 2022—Shaw Industries has been voted the 2022 Best of the Best Employer for industrial manufacturing in the Chattanooga Times Free Press’ people’s choice awards.