Construction Spending Down Slightly in February
Arlington, VA, April 2, 2015—Construction spending in February totaled $967 billion at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.
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BASF Announces Price Increase on Polyamide 6 Polymer
Wyandotte, MI, April 2, 2015—BASF will begin increasing the price for polyamide 6 polymer by $0.07 per pound in North America, effective April 15, 2015 or as contracts allow.
Manufacturing Expands for 27th Consecutive Month
Tempe, Arizona, April 1, 2015—Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March for the 27th consecutive month, according to the Institute of Supply Management’s Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Economy Added 189K Jobs in March
Roseland, NJ, April 1, 2015—The private sector added 189,000 U.S. nonfarm private sector jobs in March.
Home Price Index Reveals 4.6% Increase in January
New York, NY, April 1, 2015—The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city home price index rose 4.6% in January compared with 12 months earlier.
Engineered Floors & Dream Weaver Open LA Distribution Center
Fullerton, CA, April 1, 2015—Engineered Floors and Dream Weaver opened a new West Coast distribution facility in Los Angeles on March 27 to service dealers on the west coast.
SCS Flooring Systems Acquires Wallachs Floor Covering
Laguna Niguel, CA, April 1, 2015—Commercial contractor and Fuse Alliance network member SCS Flooring Systems recently acquired Wallachs Floor Covering.
ASID Adds New Leadership
Washington, DC, April 1, 2015—The American Society of Interior Designers has added four new members to its senior leadership team.
Consumer Sentiment Rises Sharply in March
New York, NY, March 31, 2015—The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index increased to 101.3 in March from 98.8 a month earlier.
NWFA Announces Speaker Line-Up for Wood Floor Expo
St. Louis, MO, March 31, 2015—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has released its 2015 Wood Flooring Expo roster of presenters, which includes Bill Courtney, Gary Sinise, Ozzie Smith, John Mozeliak and Isaac Bruce.