Industrial Production Increased 0.4% in August
Washington, DC, September 15, 2021-Industrial production increased 0.4% in August after moving up 0.8% in July, reports the Federal Reserve.
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Inflation Cooled Slightly in August but Remains High
Washington, DC, September 14, 2021- The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3% in August on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.5% in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Consolidated Flooring Wins Starnet Corporate Gold
Columbus, OH, September 14, 2021-Starnet Commercial Flooring has announced the corporate category winners of the Starnet Design Awards winners for 2021.
Shaw Named 2021 Shipper of Choice by FreightWaves
Dalton, GA, September 14, 2021-Shaw Industries has been named a 2021 Shipper of Choice by FreightWaves, in partnership with ArcBest.
FloorTek Opens Today in Dalton
Dalton, GA, September 14, 2021—FloorTek Expo 2021 begins today at the Dalton Convention Center in Dalton, Georgia.
Small Business Optimism Index Inched Up to 100.1 in August
Washington, DC, September 14, 2021—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased in August to 100.1, up 0.4 points from July.
High Material Prices & Delays Continue to Stress Contractors
Washington, DC, September 14, 2021—The prices contractors pay for construction materials continued to increase in August while many firms report struggles to get those materials delivered on time, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data.
Mannington Completes AtlasMasland Acquisition
Calhoun, GA, September 13, 2021-Mannington Commercial has completed the purchase of select assets from AtlasMasland, the commercial floorcovering business of The Dixie Group.
Diverzify Adds Epoxy Systems International to Its Portfolio
Chicago, IL, September 13, 2021-Diverzify is adding Epoxy Systems International to address growing market demand for high-performance commercial floors and surfaces.
Blackstock Named President & CEO of RFCI, Succeeding Thompson
La Grange, GA, September 13, 2021-William D. (Bill) Blackstock, Jr. was recently selected as the new president and CEO of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), effective January 1, 2022.