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FCLC Names Robert Blochinger as Chair

FCLC Names Robert Blochinger as Chair

Orlando, FL, June 6, 2017—The Floor Covering Leadership Council (FCLC) elevated Robert Blochinger, president of the National Institute of Certified Floorcovering Inspectors, as its new chair starting immediately.

Labor Productivity Unchanged in Q1

Labor Productivity Unchanged in Q1

Washington, DC, June 5, 2017— Nonfarm business sector labor productivity was unchanged during the first quarter of 2017, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as both output and hours worked increased 1.7%.

Manufactured Goods Orders Fell 0.2% in April

Manufactured Goods Orders Fell 0.2% in April

Washington, DC, June 5, 2017—New orders for manufactured goods in April, down following four consecutive monthly increases, decreased $0.8 billion or 0.2% to $469.0 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.

NAFCD Partnering with Talent Management Firm Caliper

NAFCD Partnering with Talent Management Firm Caliper

Chicago, IL, June 5, 2017—The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Caliper, a New Jersey-based talent management firm that guides businesses in developing their workforce and aligning talent with strategy.

Non-Manufacturing Index Ticked Down in April

Non-Manufacturing Index Ticked Down in April

Tempe, AZ, June 5, 2017—The Non-Manufacturing Index registered 56.9%, which is 0.6 percentage point lower than the April reading of 57.5%, according to the Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

Shaw Expands Floorté Brand into the Commercial Market

Shaw Expands Floorté Brand into the Commercial Market

Dalton, GA, June 2, 2017—Shaw Floors has announced the launch of its newest collection in LVT, Floorté PRO—which the company claims is the industry’s first direct glue rigid core LVT product with attached acoustical pad for greater comfort and a healthy dose of noise reduction.

Goods & Services Deficit Widened by $2.3 Billion in April

Goods & Services Deficit Widened by $2.3 Billion in April

Washington, DC, June 2, 2017—The goods and services deficit was $47.6 billion in April, up $2.3 billion from $45.3 billion in March, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced through the Department of Commerce.