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Washington, DC, July 13, 2017—“For several years now, the recovery in single-family home building has been hampered by shortages of labor and lots. Availability of building materials, meanwhile, has not been much of an issue. But that may be starting to change,” reports the NAHBs Eye on Housing by Paul Emrath.
Washington, DC, July 13, 2017—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.1% in June, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Dalton, GA, July 12, 2017—Engineered Floors has announced the launch of its new commercial polyester fiber, Advanced Polyester Extrusion – Apex SDP. The fiber will be offered through its commercial brand, Pentz Commercial Flooring Solutions.
Aliquippa, PA, July 12, 2017—Ardex Americas recently announced a major expansion of its Aliquippa, Pennsylvania manufacturing facility, effectively doubling its size. This is the third such expansion for the company this year.
McAdenville, NC, July 12, 2017—Pharr, formerly referred to as Pharr Yarns, has announced the launch of the company’s new brand identity.
Washington, DC, July 12, 2017—The U.S. government has scheduled the final phase of its investigation into hardwood plywood imports from China, according to Furniture Today, including final public comment and hearing dates associated with the case.
Dalton, GA, July 12, 2017—WFCA and Abbey Carpet Co. have announced an alliance of their organizations, focused on improving the business environment for flooring retailers from coast to coast.
Raleigh, NC, July 12, 2017—Representatives from the China Timber and Wood Products Distribution Association (CTWPDA) recently visited Horizon Forest Products to tour its facility.
Johnson City, TN, July 11, 2017—Kyle Sherman has been named regional sales manager for the West Coast district of Mullican Flooring.
Washington, DC, July 11, 2017—May 2017 sales of merchant wholesalers were $460.8 billion, down 0.5% from the revised April level, but were up 6.2% from the May 2016 level, according to the Census Bureau.