HMTX to Exhibit at Domotex Germany for First Time
Norwalk, CT, December 16, 2019 – HMTX Industries will showcase its family of companies at Domotex 2020, held January 10 to 16, 2020 at Domotex Germany.
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Nov. Food & Retail Sales Inched Up from Oct., But Rose 3.3% YOY
Washington, DC, December 13, 2019—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for November 2019 were $528.0 billion, an increase of 0.2% from the previous month and 3.3% above November 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
WFCA Forms Education Fdn., Donates $1M to Fight Installation Shortage
Chattanooga, TN, December 13, 2019--At a press conference yesterday, the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announced the first ever industry-wide initiative, “We are Part of the Solution,” to impact the installation shortage, forming an education foundation, donating $1 million to jumpstart the effort, and extending free membership to all independent floorcovering dealers.
Import Prices Rose 0.2% in November
Washington, DC, December 13, 2019—U.S. import prices rose 0.2% in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.5% decrease in October.
Distrib. Trade Sales & Manu. Shipments Slipped 0.1% in October
Washington, DC, December 13, 2019-The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for October was estimated at $1,456.0 billion, down 0.1% from September 2019 and was down 0.1% from October 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Producer Prices Flat in November
Washington, DC, December 12, 2019-- The Producer Price Index for final demand was unchanged in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
MSI Announces Joint Venture for Quartz Slab Production Facility
Orange, CA, December 12, 2019—MSI has announced the establishment of a joint venture with Spectrum Quartz to create the leading quartz slab manufacturing production facility in the United States.
Scott Hassman Named President of Jeffrey Court
Norco, CA, December 12, 2019—Jeffrey Court has appointed Scott Hassman as company president.
AIA to Honor Marlon Blackwell with 2020 Gold Medal
Washington, DC, December 12, 2019—The board of directors and the strategic council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are honoring Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, with the 2020 Gold Medal.
Shaw National Sales Meeting Now Underway in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN, December 11, 2019-Shaw’s national sales meeting started the evening of December 10 and runs through the 13th. This year’s show features a Transcend theme.