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Producer Prices Flat in November

Washington, DC, December 12, 2019-- The Producer Price Index for final demand was unchanged in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

MSI Announces Joint Venture for Quartz Slab Production Facility

Orange, CA, December 12, 2019—MSI has announced the establishment of a joint venture with Spectrum Quartz to create the leading quartz slab manufacturing production facility in the United States.

Scott Hassman Named President of Jeffrey Court

Norco, CA, December 12, 2019—Jeffrey Court has appointed Scott Hassman as company president.

AIA to Honor Marlon Blackwell with 2020 Gold Medal

Washington, DC, December 12, 2019—The board of directors and the strategic council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are honoring Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, with the 2020 Gold Medal.

Shaw National Sales Meeting Now Underway in Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN, December 11, 2019-Shaw’s national sales meeting started the evening of December 10 and runs through the 13th. This year’s show features a Transcend theme.

Consumer Prices Rose 0.3% in November

Washington, DC, December 11, 2019—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.3% in November on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.4% in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Robert Long Named Senior VP of Strategic Development with Shaw

Dalton, GA, December 11, 2019—Robert Long is joining Shaw as senior vice president of strategic development, reporting to Tim Baucom.

Elena Cordoba Named Exec. Director of Design for Atlas|Masland

Dalton, GA, December 11, 2019—Elena Cordoba has been promoted to executive director, design and product development for Atlas|Masland.

Uzin Utz Forms Distribution Partnership with Hank's Specialties

Aurora, CO, December 11, 2019—Uzin Utz North America announced that Hank’s Specialties of New Brighton, Minnesota will be its newest distributor partner in the upper midwest.

Small Business Optimism Jumped 2.3 Points to 104.7 in November

Washington, DC, December 10, 2019—Small business optimism posted the largest month-over-month gain since May 2018, rising 2.3 points to 104.7 in November, according to the NFIB.

Labor Productivity Declined in Q3

Washington, DC, December 10, 2019—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity decreased 0.2% in Q3 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 2.3% and hours worked increased 2.5%.

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