Starnet Announces Winners of 22nd Annual Design Awards
Columbus, OH, June 3, 2020-Starnet Commercial Flooring has announced the winners of the 22nd Annual Starnet Design Awards.
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Orders for Manufactured Goods Slid 13% in April
Washington, DC, June 3, 2020-New orders for manufactured goods in April, down three of the last four months, decreased $57.5 billion or 13.0% to $384.3 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed an 11.0% March decrease.
Private Sector Employment Lost 2.76 Million Jobs in May
Roseland, NJ, June 3, 2020 – Private sector employment decreased by 2,760,000 jobs from April to May, according to the May ADP National Employment Report.
Swedish Scientists Developing Greener Fiberboard
Småland, Sweden, June 2, 2020--Two new projects at Linnaeus University in Sweden aim at reducing the impact of fiberboards on the environment.
Atlanta Market Announces Details of Summer Event
Atlanta, GA, June 3, 2020-Atlanta Market kicks off summer market season with new dates and a modified format that will allow retailers and designers to source needed new product during their recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.
Housing Market Showing Signs of Stabilization, Says NAHB
Washington, DC, June 2, 2020-The National Association of Home Builders has posted the following analysis of recent housing data,
AIA Offers Resources on Re-Occupying Buildings Safely
Washington, DC, June 2, 2020-As communities across the U.S. initiate phased reopening plans, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is releasing new resources to support employers, public officials and design professionals with re-occupying buildings more safely.
RollMaster to Acquire VenCom EDI
Hammond, LA, June 2, 2020-Textile Management Systems, Inc., d/b/a RollMaster Software, has finalized a deal to acquire VenCom EDI.
Ecore to Distribute Enviro Care Neutral Disinfectant
Lancaster, PA, June 2, 2020-Ecore has announced its partnership with Rochester Midland Corporation, a 130-year-old, family-owned, specialty U.S. chemical manufacturer.
Construction Spending Slid 2.9% in April
Washington, DC, June 1, 2020—Construction spending during April 2020 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,346.2 billion, 2.9% below the revised March estimate of $1,386.6 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.