Manufactured Goods Orders Rose 1.2% in August
Washington, DC, October 5, 2017—New orders for manufactured goods in August, up two of the last three months, increased $5.4 billion or 1.2% to $471.7 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
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Goods & Services Deficit Narrowed by $1.2 Billion in August
Washington, DC, October 5, 2017—The goods and services deficit was $42.4 billion in August, down $1.2 billion from $43.6 billion in July, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today.
Florim Announces Grand Opening Event for Moscow, Russia Store
Moscow, Russia, October 5, 2017—Florim will open a flagship store in Moscow, Russia.
Couristan Opens Showroom in High Point
Fort Lee, NJ, October 5, 2017—Couristan will return to the High Point Market, following an eight-year absence, reports Furniture Today.
Shaw's Marten Hutchison Receives Faces of Manufacturing Award
Dalton, GA, October 4, 2017—The Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) has named Marten Hutchison a 2017 Faces of Manufacturing Award recipient.
Armstrong Hosting Manufacturing Day Activities at Five Locations
Lancaster, PA, October 4, 2017—Five Armstrong Flooring locations across the country will host students for plant tours, activities and presentations during this year’s Manufacturing Day, sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers.
Haines Announces Changes to Sales & Marketing Leadership
Glen Burnie, MD, October 4, 2017—Haines has announced that Chris Pratt, chief sales and marketing officer (CSMO), is no longer with the organization, effective October 3.
Non-Manufacturing Expanded to 59.8% in September
Tempe, AZ, October 4, 2017—The Non-Manufacturing Index (NMI) registered 59.8%, which is 4.5 percentage points higher than the August reading of 55.3%, according to the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Arizona Tile Opens New Austin Branch, Renovates Others
Austin, TX, October 4, 2017—Earlier this year, Arizona Tile (AZT) opened the doors to its newest branch, located in Austin, Texas.
Private Sector Employment Added 135K Jobs in September
Roseland, NJ, October 4, 2017—Private sector employment increased by 135,000 jobs from August to September, according to the September ADP National Employment Report.