Shaw Investing $184 Million to Upgrade Alabama Fiber Plant
Dalton, GA, December 12, 2017—Shaw Industries will invest $184 million in its Andalusia, Alabama manufacturing facility, which creates fiber used to manufacture carpet.
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MFA Formalizes Nomenclature for Rigid Core Vinyl Products
Calhoun, GA, December 12, 2017—After multiple meetings and considerable industry consultation, the MFA board of directors, with unanimous agreement, has aligned on two category names to describe rigid products in the multilayer vinyl flooring category.
Aquafil Now Listed on the Italian Stock Exchange
Milan, IT, December 12, 2017—Aquafil is now listed on the Italian Stock Exchange.
Producer Price Index Rose 0.4% in November
Washington, DC, December 12, 2017—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.4% in November, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Fell 0.2% YOY in September
Irvine, CA, December 12, 2017--CoreLogic released its monthly Loan Performance Insights Report, which shows that, nationally, 5% of mortgages were in some stage of delinquency (30 days or more past due including those in foreclosure) in September 2017.
Job Openings Held Steady at 6.0 Million in October
Washington, DC, December 11, 2017—The number of job openings was little changed at 6.0 million on the last business day of October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Bonitz Names Ben James Managing Partner of Augusta Market
Concord, NC, December 11, 2017—Bonitz has announced the appointment of Ben James to managing partner in the Augusta, Georgia market.
IICRC Names 2018 Board of Directors
Las Vegas, NV, December 11, 2017—The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announced the election of five new members to its 2018 board of directors.
Interface Breaks Ground on Kyle 2 Plant Expansion Project
LaGrange, GA, December 8, 2017—On December 5, Interface broke ground on the first phase of its Kyle 2 Plant Expansion Project.
NAFCD Announces Winners of Three Awards
Chicago, IL, December 8, 2017—Celebrating leaders in the floorcovering industry, the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) announced its NAFCD Lifetime Achievement Award, NAFCD Leadership in Action Award, and NAFCD Growth Award recipients at the 2017 NAFCD Annual Convention.