Import & Export Prices Rose in June
Washington, DC, July 15, 2021—U.S. import prices advanced 1.0% in June following a 1.4% increase in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Jobless Claims Declined by 26,000 in First Full Week of July
Washington, DC, July 15, 2021—In the week ending July 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 360,000, a decrease of 26,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Ceramics of Italy Launches Destination: Cersaie | Bologna Program
New York, NY, July 15, 2021—Ceramics of Italy is now accepting applications for its inaugural Destination: Cersaie | Bologna program.
AHF Products Develops Double Density Hardwood Product
Mountville, PA, July 14, 2021-AHF Products has developed a patent-pending densified hardwood product that is 100% natural wood yet resistant to gouges and dents.
Domotex Announces Details of 2022 Event
Hannover, DE, July 14, 2021-As Domotex prepares to enter its 33rd season from January 13 to 16, 2022 in Hannover, Germany "Cover New Ground" has been announced as the show's keynote theme.
Mortgage Applications Increased 16.0% in First Full Week of July
Washington, DC, July 14, 2021-Mortgage applications increased 16.0% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 9, 2021.
Donald Rado, Former CEO of All Tile, Has Died
Wood Dale, IL, July 14, 2021-Donald Rado, 89, former president and CEO of All Tile, died July 12.
NTCA Announces 2021 Five-Star Project of the Year Awardwinners
Orlando, FL, July 14, 2021—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) awarded three NTCA Five-Star Project of the Year awards to NTCA Five-Star Contractor members during a live awards ceremony on July 8 at the Coverings trade show, held in Orlando, Florida.
Engineered Floors & Mohawk Announce Price Increase
Chattanooga, TN, June 30, 2021-Engineered Floors and Mohawk have announced price increases due to increased raw material, labor and freight costs.
Producer Prices Rose 1.0% in June
Washington, DC, July 14, 2021-The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 1.0% in June, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.