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Shaw Investing $400M to Expand South Carolina Residential Fiber Plant

Columbia, SC, November 1, 2021—Shaw Industries will expand its operations in Aiken County, South Carolina with an investment of approximately $400 million to its production facility that creates fiber used to manufacture residential carpet.

Today's Flooring News

NALFA Elects New Officers & Committee Chairs

Washington, DC, November 1, 2021—The North American Laminate Flooring Association met in Asheville, North Carolina for its annual fall meeting where it elected officers and committee chairs.

September Construction Spending Down 0.5% from August, Up 7.8% YOY

Washington, DC, November 1, 2021—Construction spending during September 2021 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,573.6 billion, 0.5% below the revised August estimate of $1,582.0 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Diverzify Adds Independent Safety Department

Chicago, IL, November 1, 2021-Diverzify, which specializes in commercial flooring installation and interior services, has included an independent safety department as part of its shared services strategy.

Broadlume Announces Keynote for FloorCon 2021

Sarasota, FL, November 1, 2021—Broadlume has announced that Joe Gibbs, NFL and NASCAR Hall Of Fame inductee, will be the keynote speaker for FloorCon 2021.

October Purchasing Managers' Index Inched Down to 60.8%

Tempe, AZ, November 1, 2021—The October Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 60.8%, a decrease of 0.3 percentage point from the September reading of 61.1%, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

ABC Carpet & Home Under New Ownership & Open for Business

New York, NY, November 1, 2021—ABC Carpet & Home is under new ownership, ensuring that the legacy of the iconic New York retailer continues.

FEI Group Releases Tribute Video for Dave Gheesling

Phoenix, AZ, November 1, 2021—At last week’s FEI Group meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, the group paid tribute to Dave Gheesling, founder of the group, who died of a heart attack at age 53 during a company event in November 2020.