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Flooring Distribution Group to Distribute Lindura Line

Flooring Distribution Group to Distribute Lindura Line

Denver, CO, March 9, 2018—The Flooring Distribution Group (FDG) of companies is excited to announce its exclusive distribution partnership with MeisterWerke of Germany to bring Lindura Engineered Hardwood flooring to the FDG markets.

UTT Adds Imerys to Supplier List

UTT Adds Imerys to Supplier List

Dalton, GA, March 8, 2018—UTT has added Imerys to its select list of suppliers to share environmental values and to develop joint sustainability initiatives.

Productivity Flat for Q4, Output Rose 3.2%

Productivity Flat for Q4, Output Rose 3.2%

Washington, DC, March 7, 2018—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity growth was revised to 0.0% in the fourth quarter of 2017, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 3.2% and hours worked increased 3.3%.

Trade Deficit Rose by $2.7 Billion in January

Trade Deficit Rose by $2.7 Billion in January

Washington, DC, March 7, 2018—The goods and services deficit was $56.6 billion in January, up $2.7 billion from $53.9 billion in December, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.

NALFA Develops Laminate Surface Swell Test

NALFA Develops Laminate Surface Swell Test

Washington, DC, March 6, 2018—NALFA has developed a test to specifically test the topical moisture resistance of flooring products, including laminate flooring. This test simulates the effect of a spill on a floor over time.