Job Opening Decreased to 9.6M in March
Washington, DC, May 2, 2023—The number of job openings decreased to 9.6 million on the last business day of March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Taylor Offers Lifetime Warranty on Installations by NWFA Certified Pro
Dalton, GA, May 2, 2023—Taylor Adhesives now will offer a Lifetime Warranty for wood flooring installations done by a National Wood Flooring Association Certified Professionals certified installer.
Construction Spending Inched Up 0.3% in March
Washington, DC, May 1, 2023—Construction spending during March 2023 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,834.7 billion, 0.3% above the revised February estimate of $1,829.6 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
March Purchasing Managers' Index Declined to 46.3% in March
Tempe, AZ, May 1, 2023—The March Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 46.3%, 1.4 percentage points lower than the 47.7% recorded in February, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Aquafil Releases 2022 Sustainability Report
Cartersville, GA, May 1, 2023—The Aquafil Group, a manufacturer of synthetic fibers, released its 2022 Sustainability Report, providing transparency into its progress made toward achieving stronger environmental, social and governance standards.
Wickham Hardwood Adds Minority Shareholders
Wickham, Quebec, May 1, 2023—Jean Pierre Nittolo, principal owner of Wickham Hardwood Flooring, is pleased to announce that current ownership has approved the addition of minority shareholders to the company.
Mapei's Bourdage Presented with NTCA's Joe A. Tarver Award
Jackson, MS, May 1, 2023—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) announced that Real Bourdage, strategic marketing director, Mapei Corporation, has been named the recipient of the 2023 Joe A. Tarver Award.
Mohawk's Posts 6.7% Sales Decline in Q1, Earnings Down 67%
Calhoun, GA, April 28, 2023—Mohawk reported net sales of $2.8 billion for Q1 2023, a 6.7% decline compared to sales of $3.0 billion in Q1 2022.
CARE Names 2023 Persons of the Year
Orlando, FL, April 28, 2023-At its meeting in Orlando this week, CARE named its persons of the year for 2023.
NTCA Names 2023 Tile Person of the Year
Jackson, MS, April 28, 2023—National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) presented its Tile Person of the Year award to Joe and Wendi Kerber of Kerber Tile, Marble & Stone at Coverings 2023 in Orlando, Florida.