Producer Prices Rose 0.8% in February
Washington, DC, March 15, 2022—The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.8% in February, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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New Covid Cases Rising in China, Could Further Disrupt Supply Chain
New York, NY, March 15, 2022—China’s new daily Covid-19 cases more than doubled, fueled by a worsening outbreak in northeastern Jilin that has seen authorities ban travel to or from the province and restrict the movements of millions of residents, reports the Wall Street Journal. This could add to the supply chain disruption for China-produced flooring.
Connor Provides Courts for NCAA March Madness
Amasa, MI, March 15, 2022-When NCAA March Madness tips off this week, Connor Sports, a Gerflor company, will again play a role in the 2022 NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Championships culminating in the Final Four.
Benchwick Develops Electronic Beam Tech to Cure Protective Coatings
New York, NY, March 15, 2022—Benchwick has developed an electronic beam technology to cure protective coatings for flooring and other interior surfaces.
Mannington Donates to World Central Kitchen for Ukrainian Refugee Relief
Salem, NJ, March 15, 2022—Mannington associates have just finished a pledge drive to support the work of World Central Kitchen, a hunger relief organization that heads to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian and community crises.
Tile Imports Declined in January 2022
Brooklyn, NY, March 14, 2022-U.S. ceramic tile imports in January 2022 were down by 13.1% in square meters but down by only 3.7% in dollars, reports Grosser Consulting.
Carpets Plus Color Tile Celebrating 25 Years at Florida Convention
Orlando, FL, March 14, 2022-The Carpets Plus Color Tile annual convention is currently underway in Orlando, Florida at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel.
Ted Egan of Taylor, Parabond & Henry/Armstrong Has Died
Dalton, GA, March 14, 2022-Industry veteran Ted Egan died March 7.
RFCI Adds Resource Hub to Website
LaGrange, GA, March 14, 2022—The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) has added a comprehensive, easy-to-navigate portal to its website called the RFCI Resource Hub, serving as a gateway for a variety of information topics.
Armstrong Flooring Sales Rose 11.1% in FY 2021
Lancaster, PA, March 11, 2022-For FY 2021, Armstrong Flooring reported net sales of $649.9 million, an 11.1% increase compared to net sales of $548.8 million in FY 2020.