Producer Prices Declined 0.1% in December
Washington, DC, January 12, 2024—The Producer Price Index for final demand fell 0.1% in December, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Domotex Announces 2024 Green Collection Award Winners
Hannover, Germany, January 12, 2024—Domotex announced the winners of The Green Collection on the first day of the fair.
December Consumer Prices Rose 0.3%
Washington, DC, January 11, 2024-The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3% in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.1% in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
HMTX's Mycelium Collection Recognized by BuildingGreen
Norwalk, CT, January 12, 2024—The Mycelium Collection of SRPÔ TPU Rigid Core flooring, by HMTX Industries, was acknowledged as one of BuildingGreen’s Top 10 Green Building Products for 2024.
CCA Global University Launches Installation Excellence Program
Manchester, NH, January 12, 2024—CCA Global University kicks off 2024 with its new Installation Excellence Program.
Freight Costs from China to Europe Rise Due to Red Sea Turmoil
Hamburg, Germany, January 12, 2024—Freight rates for containers from China to Europe are up thee times due to turmoil in the Red Sea, reports Container xChange.
Välinge Forms Partnership with Jinka for 5G Cross Technology
Hanover, Germany, January 12, 2024—Jinka Flooring is the first licensee of Välinge Innovation’s 5G Cross technology. At Domotex Hanover, it is introducing a new range of resilient floor tiles that are fast, easy, and effortless to install.
Domotex 2024 Begins Today in Hannover
Hannover, Germany, January 11, 2024-Domotex begins today in Hannover, Germany, running through January 14.
U.S. Ceramic Imports Declined 9.5% YOY in First 11 Months of 2023
New York, NY, January 11, 2024—In the first eleven months of 2023, total U.S. imports of ceramic tile were 170.8 million square meters, a decline of 9.5% from the same period in 2022 when imports were 188.7 million square meters, according to Grosser Consulting.
Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 1,000 in Week Ending January 6
Washington, DC, January 11, 2024—In the week ending January 6, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 202,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.