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May 09, 2023 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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Q1 2023 Ceramic Imports Declined 4.6% in Units YOY

New York, NY, May 9, 2023-In the first three months of 2023, total U.S. imports of ceramic tile were 44.8 million square meters, according to Grosser Consulting, a 4.6% decline compared to the same period in 2022.

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Construction Employment Rose by 253,000 Jobs in April

Washington, DC, May 9, 2023—The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that hiring in the U.S. unexpectedly picked up last month, with employers adding 253,000 (seasonally adjusted) jobs, up from a revised 165,000 in March, reports the Dodge Data & Analytics.

Small Business Optimism Index Declined to 89 in April

Washington, DC, May 9, 2023—NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index decreased by 1.1 points in April to 89.0.

Tarkett Receives Two Green Good Design Awards

Solon, OH, May 9, 2023 -Tarkett received two Green Good Design Awards for its Inspired Nature and LinoFloor xf2 and LinoWall xf2 collections.

Mannington Names 2023 National Merit Scholarship Winners

Salem, NJ, May 9, 2023-In recognition of the benefits that higher education provides to both individuals and the communities in which they live, Mannington Mills is a corporate sponsor of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation and the underwriter of scholarships for children of our associates.

Unilin Forms Partnership with Prewi

Waregem, Belgium, May 9, 2023-Unilin Technologies, the IP and technology division of Mohawk Industries, has announced a partnership agreement with Prewi, a manufacturer of quality measuring equipment and tooling systems for the wood-based material processing sector.