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Compliance Dates Set for Formaldehyde Act

Compliance Dates Set for Formaldehyde Act

Sterling, VA, March 14, 2018—The parties in Sierra Club v. Pruitt have reached an agreement that sets the "manufactured by" dates for the Formaldehyde Act of Title VI of the Toxic Substances Control Act to June 1, 2018 for producers and fabricators of composite wood panels, reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association, formerly known as the Hardwood, Plywood & Veneer Association.

I4F Announces Expansions in The Netherlands and China

I4F Announces Expansions in The Netherlands and China

Eindhoven, The Netherlands, March 14, 2018—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, announced the opening of two new offices: one in the Netherlands, Europe and the other in Shanghai, China.

Bob Shaw Inducted into Junior Achievement Hall of Fame

Bob Shaw Inducted into Junior Achievement Hall of Fame

Dalton, GA, March 14, 2018—Bob Shaw, founder and chairman of Engineered Floors and co-founder and former head of Shaw Industries, has been inducted into the Junior Achievement of Northwest Georgia Business Hall of Fame, according to the Dalton Daily Citizen.

Small Business Optimism Index Increased to 107.6 in February

Small Business Optimism Index Increased to 107.6 in February

Washington, DC, March 13, 2018—Small business owners are showing unprecedented confidence in the economy as the optimism index continues at record high numbers, rising to 107.6 in February, according to the NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey.

Foreclosure Rate Held Steady YOY in December

Foreclosure Rate Held Steady YOY in December

Irvine, CA, March 13, 2018-- CoreLogic has released its monthly Loan Performance Insights Report which shows that, nationally, 5.3% of mortgages were in some stage of delinquency (30 days or more past due, including those in foreclosure) in December 2017.

Consumer Prices Inched Up in February

Consumer Prices Inched Up in February

Washington, DC, March 13, 2018—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in February on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.5% in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.