Tarkett NA Announces Price Increase
Solon, OH, April 13, 2018 — Tarkett North America announces a price increase on its product portfolio. The increase will take effect on orders received after April 30.
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Swiss Krono to Exhibit at Domotex USA
Chicago, IL, April 13, 2018—Domotex USA today announced that Swiss Krono Group will showcase its latest flooring innovations from four of its production facilities at its 2019 show.
American OEM's Hearthwood and Compass Form Partnership
Burns, TN, April 13, 2018—American OEM is pleased to announce the expansion of the Hearthwood distribution group to Orlando, Florida-based Compass Flooring Distributors.
Job Openings, Hires & Separations Little Changed in February
Washington, DC, April 13, 2018—The number of job openings was little changed at 6.1 million on the last business day of February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Mullican Debuts New Logo
Johnson City, TN, April 12, 2018—Mullican Flooring debuted its new company logo at the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Expo in Tampa, Florida, held April 11 to 14 at the Tampa Convention Center.
NWFA Expo Currently Underway in Tampa
Tampa, FL, April 12, 2018—The National Wood Flooring Association’s Expo and Annual Meeting is currently underway in Tampa, Florida. The event runs through Friday.
Import Prices Held Steady in March
Washington, DC, April 12, 2018—U.S. import prices recorded no change in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.3% rise in February.
Daltile Holds Black Tie Event for Showroom Opening
Dallas, TX, April 12, 2018—Daltile recently held a black tie grand opening of its new showroom in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Construction Costs Climbed in March
Arlington, VA, April 11, 2018—Construction costs climbed again in March, with increases for a wide range of building materials, including many that are subject to proposed tariffs that could drive prices still higher and cause scarcities, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data.
Consumer Prices Fell 0.1% in March
Washington, DC, April 11, 2018—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) decreased 0.1% in March on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.2% in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.