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Washington, DC, May 5, 2026-The goods and services deficit was $60.3 billion in March, up $2.5 billion from $57.8 billion in February, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Waco, TX, May 5, 2026-Uzin Utz North America (UUNA) has announced the promotion of Michael Drechsel to vice president of distribution sales – USA.
Washington, DC, May 5, 2026-The number of job openings was unchanged at 6.9 million in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Bristol, VA, May 4, 2026—Universal Fibers has announced the appointment of Jay Brown as president, effective May 1.
Suwanee, GA, May 4, 2026-Atlanta Flooring Design Centers, a 100% employee-owned company, has announced the acquisition of ProFloors LLC, a multifamily flooring specialist located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Washington, DC, May 4, 2026—New orders for manufactured goods in March, up four of the last five months, increased $9.1 billion or 1.5% to $630.4 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 0.3% February increase.
Washington, DC, May 4, 2026—Housing’s share of the economy was 15.9% in Q1 2026, according to the latest estimates of GDP produced by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Lenexa, KS, May 4, 2026—Adleta Corporation officially enhanced its service in the Midwest this week with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Lenexa Distribution and Supply Center.
Dalton, GA, May 1, 2026-Shaw Industries released its corporate sustainability report for 2025. The company’s 18th annual report details its sustain[HUMAN]ability strategy and progress over the past year.
Washington, DC, May 1, 2026-INSTALL, the International Standards and Training Alliance, is marking its 25th anniversary with a new strategic priority: performance assurance.