Shaw's Chuck Babcock Inducted to Trucking Hall of Fame
Dalton, GA, May 20, 2024—Shaw Industries’ Charles “Chuck” Babcock has been inducted into the National Private Truck Council’s (NPTC) Hall of Fame.
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Environmental Sustainability a Top Priority for Gen Z and Millennials
New York, NY, May 17, 2024-Deloitte’s 2024 Gen Z and Millennial Survey revealed that, “Environmental sustainability continues to be among Gen Zs’ and Millennials’ top priorities.
Darko Pervan Named Entrepreneur of the Year in Höganäs
Viken, Sweden, May 17, 2024—Darko Pervan, founder of Välinge Innovation, has been named Entrepreneur of the Year in Höganäs municipality.
Housing Starts Rose 5.7% in April
Washington, DC, May 16, 2024— Privately-owned housing starts in April were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,360,000, 5.7% above the revised March estimate of 1,287,000 but 0.6% below the April 2023 rate of 1,368,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Coverings Welcomed Nearly 25,000 at 2024 Event in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA, May 16, 2024––Coverings 2024 welcomed nearly 25,000 industry professionals from all applicable business sectors, which was held April 22-25 at the Georgia World Congress Center, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Import Prices Rose 0.9% in April, Export Prices Rose 0.5%
Washington, DC, May 16, 2024— U.S. imports increased 0.9% in April, after advancing 0.6% in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Domotex Asia/Chinafloor Sets Dates for '25 Event Prior to '24 Show
Shanghai, China, May 16, 2024-Domotex Asia/Chinafloor 2024 will take place May 28 to 30 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai China.
Industrial Production Little Changed in April
Washington, DC, May 16, 2024-Industrial production was little changed in April, according to the Federal Reserve.
Initial Jobless Claims Down 10,000 in Week Ending May 11
Washington, DC, May 16, 2024- In the week ending May 11, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 222,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Shweta Srikanth Named Chief Circularity Officer for Ecore
Lancaster, PA, May 16, 2024-Ecore Int’l announces the appointment of Shweta Srikanth as chief circularity officer.