Purchasing Managers Index Rose to 54.2% in July
Tempe, AZ, August 3, 2020-The July Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) registered 54.2%, up 1.6 percentage points from the June reading of 52.6%, according to ISM.
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Metroflor & Teknoflor Commit to Carbon-Neutral Shipping
Norwalk, CT, August 3, 2020-To continuously improve its sustainability programs, effective July 1, all Metroflor Corporation samples, accessories and courier packages are being shipped via UPS carbon neutral shipping.
Cole Hood Named Director of Sales for Swiff-Train Distribution
Houston, TX, August 3, 2020-Swiff-Train Company announces Cole Hood as the newly appointed director of sales for Swiff-Train Distribution.
CTEF Offering “Fundamentals of Thin-Bed Knowledge” Free of Charge
Pendleton, SC, August 3, 2020-The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has announced that it is now offering the “Fundamentals of Thin-Bed Knowledge” (FTBK) guide to anyone associated with the tile industry, at no cost.
Consumer Sentiment Closes July Down 7.2%
Ann Arbor, MI, July 31, 2020–Consumer sentiment fell 7.2% to 72.5 in July, according to final results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.
Builder Confidence in 55+ Markets Up 27 Points
Washington, DC, July 31, 2020–Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing markets bounced back in the second quarter, jumping 27 points to 65, according to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI) released this week.
David Clarkson Named President of DriTac
Clifton, NJ, July 31, 2020–DriTac Flooring Products has named David Clarkson as its new president.
NeoCon Seeks Presentations for 2021 Conference
Chicago, IL, July 31, 2020–NeoCon is seeking program proposals for the 2021 NeoCon Conference Series, which is planned for June 14-16, 2021 at the MART in Chicago.
Kitchen & Bath Show Moves Ahead with Added Safety Protocols
Hackettstown, NJ, July 31, 2020–The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) says the 2021 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) will incorporate health and safety measures, as well as new virtual programming.
Tarkett Maintains EBITDA Margins on 12.4% Decline in Revenue in First Half of 2020
Paris, France, July 30, 2020–Tarkett has announced that its revenues for the first half 2020 were down 12.4% over 2019 after a 20.5% drop in Q2 related to virus-induced shutdowns.