Private Sector Employment Rose by 241K in March
Roseland, NJ, April 4, 2018—Private sector employment increased by 241,000 jobs from February to March, according to the March ADP National Employment Report.
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Non-Manufacturing Fell to 58.8% in March, Expansion Continues
Tempe, AZ, April 4, 2018—The Non-Manufacturing Index registered 58.8%, which is 0.7 percentage point lower than the February reading of 59.5%, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Laticrete Supercap Names Winners of Brand Awards
Bethany, CT, April 4, 2018—Laticrete Supercap celebrates top applicators with the first-ever Applicator of the Year and Spirit of Supercap Awards.
TCNA Weighs in on U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Imports
Anderson, SC, April 3, 2018—In a recent letter to Tile Council of North America (TCNA) members, executive director Eric Astrachan addressed President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on Chinese imports. Ultimately, the TCNA would like to see ceramic tile imports from China be included on the list of products on which tariffs are imposed.
Home Prices Rose 6.7% YOY in February
Irvine, CA, April 3, 2018—Home prices increased year over year by 6.7% in February 2018 and increased 1% over January’s rate, according to the CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI).
Blaine Eakins Named VP of Sales for EF's J+J Flooring Division
Dalton, GA, April 3, 2018—J+J Flooring has announced that Blaine Eakins has been promoted to vice president of sales for the J+J Flooring Division of Engineered Floors.
American Olean Building Turn-Key Stores for Distributors
Dallas, TX, April 3, 2018—American Olean is making it easier for its distributors to expand into new territories through convenient turn-key stores built by the company.
Profilitec and Starnet Form Partnership
Darien, CT, April 3, 2018—Profilitec has announced a new partnership with Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership.
Scott Campbell Named CFO of DuChâteau
San Diego, CA, April 2, 2018—DuChâteau has appointed Scott Campbell as the company’s new chief financial officer.
Mohawk's Glasgow, VA Showroom Earns LEED Gold
Glasgow, VA, April 2, 2018—Mohawk Industries has been awarded LEED Gold certification for its renovated showroom at the Glasgow, Virginia commercial carpet tile manufacturing facility.