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Industrial Production Down 0.3% in January

Industrial Production Down 0.3% in January

Washington, DC, February 14, 2020—Industrial production declined 0.3% in January, as unseasonably warm weather held down the output of utilities and as a major manufacturer significantly slowed production of civilian aircraft, reports the Federal Reserve.

Distrib. Trade Sales & Manu. Shipments Down Slightly in December

Distrib. Trade Sales & Manu. Shipments Down Slightly in December

Washington, DC, February 14, 2020—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for December was estimated at $1,461.0 billion, down 0.1% from November 2019 but up 1.7% from December 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Consumer Prices Ticked Up 0.1% in January

Consumer Prices Ticked Up 0.1% in January

Washington, DC, February 13, 2020—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.1% in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.2% in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

NovaFloor Names  E.J. Welch as 2019 Distributor of the Year

NovaFloor Names E.J. Welch as 2019 Distributor of the Year

Dalton, GA, February 13, 2020-NovaFloor, a division of Novalis Innovative Flooring, honored its distribution partners at a dinner and awards ceremony during the International Surfaces Event in Las Vegas, naming E.J. Welch as the recipient of its 2019 distributor of the year award.

Domotex USA Offers Wrap-Up of 2020 Show

Domotex USA Offers Wrap-Up of 2020 Show

Chicago, IL, February 13, 2020-Following three days of educational sessions and displays from floorcovering companies, the second annual Domotex USA closed on February 7.