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Oct 08, 2024 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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Trade Deficit Narrowed by $8.5 Billion in August

Washington, DC, October 8, 2024—The goods and services deficit was $70.4 billion in August, down $8.5 billion from $78.9 billion in July, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.

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Small Business Optimism Rose to 91.5 in September

Washington, DC, October 8, 2024—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose by 0.3 points in September to 91.5.

Forbo Utilizes Universal Fibers' Thrive for New Carpet Tile Line

Bristol, VA, October 8, 2024—Universal Fibers has announced the launch of Forbo Flooring Systems’ New Tessera Topology, the first collection in its Evolve+ series, using Thrive matter yarn from Universal Fibers.

Shaw Forms Partnership with PPG for Resinous Flooring

Pittsburgh, PA, and Dalton, GA, October 8, 2024—PPG has signed a strategic agreement with Shaw Industries Group to offer the PPG Flooring line of resinous flooring products.

Catherine Del Vecchio Named VP, Marketing for AHF

Mountville, PA, October 8, 2024-AHF Products has named Catherine Del Vecchio vice president, marketing, reporting to Jennifer Zimmerman, chief commercial officer.

Construction Momentum Declined 4.2% in September

Bedford, MA, October 8, 2024—The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, decreased 4.2% in September to 208.6 (2000=100) from the revised August reading of 217.7. Over the month, commercial planning contracted 7.8% and institutional planning improved 5.2%.

Besse Forest Products Closes Six Mills

Gladstone, MI, October 8, 2024-"Eight months after being acquired by an equity firm, Besse Forest Products Group, a long-time distributor of Northern hardwood veneer, lumber, and specialty plywood manufacturing, has officially closed six of its green lumber sawmills and veneer mills in Wisconsin and Michigan and the assets from these facilities are now up for sale,” reports Wood Working Network.

Turner Retires from CRI, Hagan Appointed

Dalton, GA, October 8, 2024—The Carpet and Rug Institute (The CRI) has announced the retirement of Richard Turner, who has been an integral part of the organization for the past seven years and part of the carpet industry for the past 43 years, and the appointment of Darrell Hagan.

Tarkett Holds Third Healthy Building Summit

Solon, OH, October 8, 2024—Tarkett North America held its third Healthy Building Summit.