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J+J Flooring Group Celebrating 60 Year in Business in 2017

Dalton, GA, March 3, 2017—J+J Flooring Group is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2017.

Non-Manufacturing Rose to 57.6% in February

Tempe, AZ, March 3, 2017—The February Non-Manufacturing Index registered 57.6%, which is 1.1 percentage points higher than the January reading of 56.5%, according to latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

Manufacturing Institute Recognizing 4 Women w/ STEP Awards

Dalton, GA, March 2, 2017—The Manufacturing Institute will award Shannan Billings, global sourcing director of raw materials; Amber Holland, director, IS administration systems; and Danielle Lancianese, process engineer with the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award. In addition, Swee Har Wilcox, plant manager for Armstrong Flooring is an honoree.

In January, Construction Spending Strength Was in Private Market

Arlington, VA, March 2, 2017—Construction spending slipped from December to January but increased modestly from a year ago, as private construction grew solidly but public infrastructure outlays tumbled, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Canadian Distributor Gesco Acquires Savoia Canada

Brampton, ON, March 2, 2017—Gesco of Brampton, Ontario is pleased to announce the acquisition of Savoia Canada.

Lowe's Net Earnings Increase 60.3% YOY in Q4 & 24% in FY

Mooresville, NC, March 1, 2017—Lowe's reported net earnings of $663 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.74 for the quarter ended February 3 compared to net earnings of $11 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.01 in the fourth quarter of 2015.

Construction Spending Fell 1.0% in January, Up 3.1% YOY

Washington, DC, March 1, 2017—Construction spending during January 2017 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,180.3 billion, 1.0% below the revised December estimate of $1,192.2 billion.

Ardex Expands GA Facility to Include Production & Warehousing

Aliquippa, PA, March 1, 2017—Ardex Americas has announced the expansion of its Dallas, Georgia manufacturing facility to include warehouse and production capabilities.

February Purchasing Managers' Index Rose to 57.7%

Tempe, AZ, March 1, 2017—The February Purchasing Managers' Index registered 57.7%, an increase of 1.7 percentage points from the January reading of 56%, according to the Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

Personal Income and Spending Inched Upward in January

Washington, DC, March 1, 2017—Personal income increased $63.0 billion (0.4%) in January, according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.