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Durable Goods Orders Rose 0.4% in August

Washington, DC, September 25, 2020—New orders for manufactured durable goods in August increased $1.0 billion or 0.4% to $232.8 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.

Cevisama Delays 2021 Event Until May

Valencia, SP, September 25, 2020—Cevisama, a Spanish trade show for the ceramic and stone industries, has postponed its 2021 event until May 24 to 28.

FCICA Names James Lesslie as Keynote Speaker for Mid-Year Meeting

West Bloomfield, MI, September 25, 2020—FCICA has announced that James Lesslie, president of the commercial division of Engineered Floors, will be the keynote speaker at this year's Mid-Year Meeting, FCICA: Connecting the Flooring Community.

August New Home Sales Rose 43.2% YOY

Washington, DC, September 24, 2020—Sales of new single-family houses in August 2020 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,011,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 4.8% above the revised July rate of 965,000 and is 43.2% above the August 2019 estimate of 706,000.

National Flooring Alliance Elects New Officers During Fall Meeting

Savannah, GA, September 24, 2020--The National Flooring Alliance’s fall meeting is underway in Savannah, Georgia, and, at the event, the group elected its new officers.

Domotex Germany Adjusts Trade Show Dates for 2021 Event

Hannover, DE, September 24, 2020—Domotex Germany has adjusted the trade show’s dates. The event will now take place from May 18 to 20, 2021.

Initial Jobless Claims Inched Up to 87,000 in Third Week of Sept.

Washington, DC, September 24, 2020—In the week ending September 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 870,000, an increase of 4,000 from the previous week's revised level.

Tile of Spain Adds New Companies to Quick Ship Program

Miami, FL, September 24, 2020—Tile of Spain, the international brand representing over 120 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer's Association (ASCER), announces the update of the Tile of Spain USA Quick Ship Collection.

Lumber Liquidators Names Alice Givens SVP/Chief Legal Officer

Richmond, VA, September 24, 2020—Lumber Liquidators has announced the appointment of Alice G. Givens as the company's senior vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary.

Daltile Collaborates with Gensler on Three New Lines

Dallas, TX, September 24, 2020—With Gensler, a leading global design and architectural firm, serving as the design consultant, Daltile has recently created and launched three new tile lines: My City, Sector, and Flat.