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May 19, 2025 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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Vinyl Flooring Imports Rose 21.9% YOY in March

Charlotte, NC, May 19, 2025—Vinyl flooring “Imports were up 21.9% year over year in units in March, following a solid result in January and modest growth in February,” reports Truist.

Today's Flooring News

SnapLock Earns New Patent for Assembling Multi-Layer Floor Panels

Salt Lake City, UT, May 17, 2025-SnapLock Industries, a manufacturer and distributor of modular flooring, announces the approval of its latest U.S. patent, adding to its portfolio of proprietary technologies.

HMTX Names Sen CEO, Stone Stepping Into Executive Chairman Role

Norwalk, CT, May 19, 2025-HMTX, a global flooring manufacturer, announced that Debarati Sen, currently serving as its group president, has been appointed chief executive officer, effective May 16.

Flooring Contractor Among WSJ's "Stealthy Wealthy"

New York, NY, May 19, 2025-"Derek Olson grew up dreaming about the thrill of running his own business. Decades later, that dream came true and made him wealthy-just not exactly in the way he expected. Olson has made a fortune making machines that rip up flooring, like carpeting in elementary schools,” reports the Wall Street Journal in its article titled, “Meet the ‘Stealthy Wealthy’ Who Make Their Money the Boring Way.”

Norman Freebeck Named President of Roppe Holding Company

Fostoria, OH, May 19, 2025-Roppe Holding Company (RHC) has announced the promotion of Norman J. Freebeck to the role of president.

FCIF Hosts Day of Giving on June 1

Dalton, GA, May 19, 2025-The Floor Covering Industry Foundation’s (FCIF) Day of Giving -taking place on June 1-is an opportunity for the flooring industry to come together in support of colleagues facing life-altering medical challenges.

Stanton Announces Partnership with Kravet

Woodbury, NY, May 19, 2025—Stanton has announced a partnership with Kravet, a producer of to-the-trade home furnishings, to unveil an exclusive licensed carpet collection: Kravet x Stanton.