Doug Jackson Promoted to President at Cali Bamboo
San Diego, CA, December 13, 2017—Cali Bamboo has named Doug Jackson president.
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Consumer Prices Rose 0.4% in November
Washington, DC, December 13, 2017—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4% in November on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Dutch Tile Firm Mosa Awarded Cradle-to-Cradle Challenge Award
Maastricht, Netherlands, December 13, 2017—Mosa, a Dutch porcelain tile manufacturer, has been awarded the Cradle-to-Cradle Challenge Award in Gold by the Environmental Protection Encouragement Agency.
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.
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.