Articles Tagged with ''supply chain''

With the help of third-party research firm Benchmarking Analytics, distributors who participate in the survey will receive an overview of their metrics stacked against industry averages.

Supported by gains in the U.S. construction and housing markets and robust overall economic growth, U.S. ceramic tile consumption increased for the first time since 2018.

Various price increases on hardwood, vinyl and TimberTru products will go into effect on April 28, 2022.

Mosaic Companies, the parent company of Walker Zanger and Opustone, plans to continue investments in new product lines and inventory.

The 43 members of the National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) opened their spring meeting at the Grand Hyatt in Vail, Colorado, with roundtable discussions aimed at making their businesses more proficient and profitable amid ever-changing market conditions.

The distributor has opened a a full-service branch in Portland, Oregon. 

With builders continuing to report supply chain problems that are causing construction delays, overall housing starts decreased 4.1%, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

Builder sentiment continued to slip in February as the industry grapples with ongoing building material production bottlenecks that are raising construction costs and delaying projects.

The 18,000-square-foot space will include a sales showroom, warehouse, and will-call area. 

While many economists expect inflation to moderate over the course of 2022, as of now, there is effectively no relief in sight for the nation’s contractors, according to  Associated Builders and Contractors.