by Annie Dameworth | May 8, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
PPG announced it will invest $380 million in building a new aerospace coatings and sealants manufacturing facility in Shelby, North Carolina. Construction on the facility is expected to start in October 2025, with a completion date slated for the first half of 2027....
by Annie Dameworth | May 7, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
The Home Improvement Research Institute’s Renter’s Home Improvement Activity Study examines how and why renters are taking on more home improvement projects, providing a detailed look at renters’ behaviors, motivations and future intentions. The study found that...
by Annie Dameworth | May 7, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
The Sherwin-Williams Company earned first place honors in customer satisfaction with interior and exterior paint in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Paint Satisfaction Study. In interior paints, the company earned first place in ease of application, value given the price...
by Annie Dameworth | May 5, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
Coverings, the premier event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has announced the winners of its annual Best Booth Awards and the Coverings Installation and Design Award (CID) winners at the 2025 show. Best Booth Awards The Best Booth...
by Annie Dameworth | May 2, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
According to the U.S. Labor Department, 177,000 jobs were added by U.S. employers in April. The unemployment rate in April remained unchanged at 4.2%. These numbers indicate that the U.S. labor market remains in good condition. The solid labor market has allowed the...
by Lindsey Thompson | May 1, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
This year, Purdy is celebrating 100 years of crafting high-quality painting tools trusted by pros and DIYers alike. To mark a century in business, the company is taking a look back at its storied history, sharing stories from pros and DIYers and launching three new...
