Kährs is restructuring its manufacturing operations to bring production closer to customers, including new U.S. sourcing and consolidating Nordic production in Sweden. The company plans to transition production from its Romanian plant, affecting 90 employees, while maintaining the facility for central European market support.
OSHA cited Appalachian Wood Floors for multiple safety violations after a 23-year-old worker suffered a partial arm amputation at their Portsmouth facility. Inspectors found bypassed safety devices and inadequate training. The company, already in OSHA's Severe Violator program, faces $255,528 in penalties for 14 violations.
Swedish flooring manufacturer Kährs Group reported mixed results for the third quarter of 2024 due to continued weak demand in a cautious market primarily for new construction in the Nordics and North America.
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Brazil, the world's fourth-largest natural stone producer and leading U.S. supplier, is intensifying efforts to expand its market presence through export incentives and education.
Commercial flooring manufacturer Interface posted robust third-quarter 2024 results. Strong performance in education and corporate segments, improved margins, and significant debt reduction led the company to raise its full-year guidance.
Vietnamese flooring manufacturer Lioncore Industries has licensed i4F's new HerringB/ONE technology, a simplified herringbone flooring system that eliminates the need for mirrored panels. The deal expands Lioncore's existing partnership with i4F and will streamline production while making installation more DIY-friendly.
Toronto-based Metropolitan Floors is challenging misleading acoustic rating requirements in condominiums, warning that increasingly demanding Impact Insulation Class (IIC) standards are often unattainable in real-world conditions. The company aims to educate industry stakeholders about the gap between laboratory test results and actual building performance.
Shaw Industries is further enhancing its domestic resilient flooring manufacturing capabilities with a $90 million investment in Plant RP in Ringgold, Georgia, which makes SPC and LVT resilient flooring. This latest phase of investment will more than double the facility’s resilient flooring production capacity by 2026.
Following an October 4 pledge, Southwind Floors transported critical donations to Bristol Motor Speedway for Hurricane Helene relief. The 53-foot trailer, packed with water, winter clothing, and other essentials from Dalton and Chattanooga donors, arrived October 9, demonstrating strong regional support for storm victims.
