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New York, NY, October 2, 2018-The value of new construction starts in August decreased 9% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $741.9 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.
Milwaukee, WI, October 1, 2018—Teknoflor has announced that the Chinese tariffs will not affect any of its commercial flooring products or pricing.
Tempe, AZ, October 1, 2018—The September Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 59.8%, a decrease of 1.5 percentage points from the August reading of 61.3%, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Baltimore, MD, October 1, 2018—Fishman Flooring Solutions has opened a new branch in Garden City, Georgia, effective today.
Dalton, GA, September 28, 2018-In partnership with Shaw Floors and Stainmaster, Anderson Tuftex hosted the Design Symposium September 19 through 21 in Ranchos Palos Verdes, California at the Terranea Resort.
Ann Arbor, MI, September 28, 2018-Consumer sentiment rose 4.1% to 100.1 in late September, from August’s 96.2 rate, according to final results from the University of Michigan.
Arlington, VA, September 28, 2018—Construction employment increased in 287 out of 358 metro areas (80%) between August 2017 and August 2018, declined in 35 (10%) and was unchanged in 36, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Chicago, IL, September 28, 2018—In 2018, Greenbuild, which takes place November 14 to 16 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, will feature three summits.
Lancaster, PA, September 28, 2018—More than 225 Armstrong Flooring employees and their family members volunteered at nonprofit organizations and work sites during United Way of Lancaster County’s Day of Caring this year.
Dalton, GA, September 27, 2018—Healthier Choice Flooring plans to build a 200,000-square-foot plant in Dalton, Georgia, according to the Times Free Press.