Single-family production is running at a weakened pace due elevated mortgage rates and high construction costs that have led to a major slowing of the housing market and exacerbated housing affordability.

The company has named Steve Carroll the chief operating officer and technical director for its operations in Barnwell, South Carolina.

Tom Pendley, president of Mannington Commercial, will assume the transitional role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), with the plans for him to assume the role of president and CEO upon Grizzle’s retirement.

The 24,000-square-foot structure conceived with a heavy focus on sustainability and the environment and the building is one of the greenest buildings in the State of Connecticut.

Tarkett North America has named Omoleye Simmons as vice president of design for the company’s commercial business.

The United States continues to represent a key focus geography for i4F and is home to the world’s largest user-base of i4F drop-lock technologies. 

Haven is a conference and community for influencers in the do-it-yourself, home decor, and lifestyle spaces.

Janelle Minghine has been named group publisher of BNP Media's flooring and stone groups. She will oversee the digital platforms for Floor Trends, Floor Covering Installer, Stone World, Tile and Contemporary Stone & Tile Design. 

In another sign that the slowdown in the housing market continues, builder sentiment fell for the ninth straight month in September as the combination of elevated interest rates, persistent building material supply chain disruptions and high home prices continue to take a toll on affordability.

Floor Trends and FCI Managing Editor Beth Miller will also be featured on this month's  “Media Minute” to talk about events in the industry.