Heppner Hardwoods Earns NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification
St. Louis, MO, May 4, 2017—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has announced that Heppner Hardwoods, Inc., in Azusa, California, has earned the NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification.
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Nonfarm Employment Added 177K Jobs in April
Roseland, NJ, May 3, 2017—U.S. nonfarm employment increased by 177,000 in April, according to the ADP National Employment Report.
Non-Manufacturing Growth Continued in April
Tempe, AZ, May 3, 2017—Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in April for the 88th consecutive month, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report on Business.
Construction Employment Rose in 224 of 358 Metro Areas in March
Arlington, VA, May 3, 2017—Construction employment increased in 224 out of 358 metro areas between March 2016 and March 2017, declined in 92 and stagnated in 42, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Home Prices Rose 7.1% YOY in March, Says CoreLogic
Irvine, CA, May 3, 2017—Home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased year over year by 7.1% in March 2017 compared with March 2016 and increased month over month by 1.6% in March 2017 compared with February 2017, according to the CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI).
Industry Veteran Ennis O'Neal, Formerly of Shaw, Dies
Dalton, GA, May 2, 2017—Ennis O’Neal passed away this week after a battle with cancer.
Armstong Flooring Execs' Compensation Tied to Performance
Lancaster, PA, May 2, 2017—Armstrong Flooring’s top executives will get paid more than they did at Armstrong World Industries, if the young company performs well, reports Lancaster Online.
Lumber Liquidators Reports Net Sales Increase of 6.4% YOY
Toano, VA, May 2, 2017—Lumber Liquidators announced net sales in Q1 2017 were $248.4 million, an increase of 6.4% from Q1 2016.
Construction Spending Rose 4.9% to Record Rate in March
Arlington, VA, May 2, 2017—Construction spending is at record levels for the second straight month in March and is up 4.9% for the first three months of year compared to the same period in 2016, despite dipping slightly compared to February, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Gerflor Unites Three Brands in Meeting for First Time
Chicago, IL, May 2, 2017—Gerflor USA, Sport Court and Connor Sports came together recently at its first-ever combined sales meeting since joining forces under the Gerflor umbrella in 2014.