UTT Adds Imerys to Supplier List
Dalton, GA, March 8, 2018—UTT has added Imerys to its select list of suppliers to share environmental values and to develop joint sustainability initiatives.
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Fuse Names Winners of Member & Supplier Awards at Meeting
New Orleans, LA, March 8, 2018—The Fuse Alliance Awards were held March 6, during the group’s annual meeting.
Private Sector Employment Rose by 235K in February
Roseland, NJ, March 7, 2018—Private sector employment increased by 235,000 jobs from January to February, according to the February ADP National Employment Report.
Productivity Flat for Q4, Output Rose 3.2%
Washington, DC, March 7, 2018—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity growth was revised to 0.0% in the fourth quarter of 2017, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 3.2% and hours worked increased 3.3%.
Karndean Recognized for Outstanding Performance by Carpetsplus
Export, PA, March 7, 2018—Karndean Designflooring was recognized for outstanding performance by a supplier by the Carpetsplus membership on February 27 at the group’s annual convention in Phoenix, Arizona.
Trade Deficit Rose by $2.7 Billion in January
Washington, DC, March 7, 2018—The goods and services deficit was $56.6 billion in January, up $2.7 billion from $53.9 billion in December, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
NALFA Develops Laminate Surface Swell Test
Washington, DC, March 6, 2018—NALFA has developed a test to specifically test the topical moisture resistance of flooring products, including laminate flooring. This test simulates the effect of a spill on a floor over time.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Fell 1.4% in January
Washington, DC, March 6, 2018—New orders for manufactured goods in January, down following five consecutive monthly increases, decreased $6.9 billion or 1.4% to $491.7 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
Armstrong Announces Price Increase on Solid Hardwood Products
Lancaster, PA, March 6, 2018—Armstrong Flooring will initiate a 5% to 7% price increase on solid hardwood products in the United States and Canada in May 2018.
Armstrong Q4 Net Sales Fell 3.3% on Declining Hardwood Sales
Lancaster, PA, March 6, 2018—Armstrong Flooring reported a decline of 3.3% in Q4 sales compared to the prior year period and a decline of 5% in net sales for fiscal year 2017.