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Washington, DC, September 6, 2018—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 2.9% during the second quarter of 2018, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 5.0% and hours worked increased 2.0%.
Bethany, CT, September 6, 2018-Laticrete has established an annual $25,000 merit-based scholarship available for students enrolled in the masonry craft specialization program at the American College of Building Arts in Charleston, South Carolina.
Tempe, AZ, September 6, 2018—The August Non-Manufacturing Index (NMI) registered 58.5%, which is 2.8 percentage points higher than the July reading of 55.7%, according to the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Roseland, NJ, September 6, 2018—Private sector employment increase by 163,000 jobs from July to August according to the August ADP National Employment Report.
Washinton, DC, September 6, 2018—New orders for manufactured goods in July, down following two consecutive monthly increases, decreased $3.9 billion or 0.8% to $497.8 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
New York, NY, September 6, 2018-At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $817.4 billion, new construction starts in July fell 9% from the elevated pace reported in June, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.
Zeeland, MI, September 6, 2018— Andi Owen has been elected president and CEO of Herman Miller, succeeding Brian C. Walker, effective August 22.
Chicago, IL, September 6, 2018—The pace of downsizing in August rose to the third-highest total for the year, as U.S.-based employers announced plans to cut 38,472 jobs, according to a report released by global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
Viken, Sweden, September 6, 2018—Pervanovo has acquired the Croatian veneer producer Furnir Otok d.o.o. from the founder Jozo Jovi.
St. Louis, MO, September 5, 2018-Analyst Stifel has released an exhaustive analysis of LVT and its disruptive impact on the flooring industry.