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Kitchen & Bath Market Index Hit Record High in Q1

Hackettstown, NJ, May 11, 2021-The Q1 2021 Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI) has soared to a rating 79.8, its highest score since the inception of the index, The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and John Burns Real Estate Consulting (JBREC) reported.

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Small Business Optimism Index Rose to 99.8 in April

Washington, DC, May 11, 2021-The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to 99.8 in April, an increase of 1.6 points from March.

Job Openings Hit Series High of 8.1M in March

Washington, DC, May 11, 2021-- The number of job openings reached a series high of 8.1 million on the last business day of March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Jay Smith Joins Shaw as VP of Sales for Builder/Multi-Family

Dalton, GA, May 11, 2021- Jay Smith has joined Shaw Industries to lead the builder/multi-family division as vice president of sales.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö Adding Glass Fiber Production Line in Kentucky

Madisonville, KY, May 11, 2021-Ahlstrom-Munksjö will invest EUR 58 million in a new glass fiber tissue production line in the U.S. to support the flooring industry in North America.

Forbo Forms Partnership with Material Bank

Hazelton, PA, May 11, 2021— Forbo Flooring Systems has partnered with Material Bank to bring free overnight sampling to design professionals across the U.S. and Canada.