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Labor Productivity Rose 0.3% in Q3 2022

Labor Productivity Rose 0.3% in Q3 2022

Washington, DC, November 3, 2022— Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 0.3% in Q3 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today, as output increased 2.8% and hours worked increased 2.4%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Registration for Coverings 2023 Now Open

Registration for Coverings 2023 Now Open

Arlington, VA, November 3, 2022—Coverings announced the official commencement for event registration, special-rate hotel reservations and award program submissions for Coverings 2023, scheduled to take place April 18 to 21, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Crown Products Acquires All-Tile

Crown Products Acquires All-Tile

Bloomington, MN, November 2, 2022-Crown Products, based in Bloomington, Minnesota, continues to expand with the acquisition of All-Tile, based in Wood Dale, Illinois.

Gerflor Acquires Stagestep

Gerflor Acquires Stagestep

Bolingbrook, IL, November 2, 2022—Gerflor has acquired Stagestep, the oldest dance floor company in the United States.

2022 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention Underway Now in Chicago

2022 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention Underway Now in Chicago

Chicago, IL, November 2, 2022-The 2022 North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) + North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) Annual Convention is underway now in Chicago, Illinois, running through November 3.

Private Sector Employment Rose by 239,000 Jobs in October

Private Sector Employment Rose by 239,000 Jobs in October

Roseland, NJ, November 2, 2022—Private sector employment increased by 239,000 jobs in October, and annual pay was up 7.7% year-over-year, according to the October ADP National Employment Report produced by the ADP Research Institute in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.

Novalis Releases 2021 Sustainability Report

Novalis Releases 2021 Sustainability Report

Dalton, GA, November 2, 2022—Novalis Innovative Flooring announced the release of its 2021 Sustainability Report, a milestone in the manufacturer’s ongoing mission toward creating products that keep humans healthy and the earth habitable.

Tarkett Relaunching Johnsonite Brand

Tarkett Relaunching Johnsonite Brand

Solon, OH, November 2, 2022—Tarkett North America has re-launched its Johnsonite brand of resilient flooring, wall base, stairwell management systems and finishing accessories.