Bona Celebrating Centennial Anniversary
Malmo, Sweden, September 5, 2019-Bona is celebrating 100 years in business.
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U.S.-China Trade Talks to Resume In October in DC
New York, NY, September 5, 2019-Trade talks between the U.S. and China will resume in early October in Washington, DC, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Private Sector Employment Rose by 195K Jobs in August
Roseland, NJ, September 5, 2019—Private sector employment increased by 195,000 jobs from July to August, according to the August ADP National Employment Report.
Labor Productivity Increased 2.3% in Q2
Washington, DC, September 5, 2019—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 2.3% in Q2 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, as output increased 1.9% and hours worked decreased 0.4%.
Jack Duffy of Carpet Laying Services Has Died
Mt. Prospect, IL, September 5, 2019-Jack Duffy, 88, former owner of Carpet Laying Service, has died.
Tile of Spain Adds Four New Brands to Quick Ship Program
Miami, FL, September 5, 2019—Tile of Spain, the international brand representing over 120 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer's Association (ASCER), announces the expansion of the Tile of Spain USA Quick Ship Collection.
Trade Deficit Narrowed in July but Gap with China Widened
Washington, DC, September 4, 2019 -The goods and services deficit was $54.0 billion in July, down $1.5 billion from $55.5 billion in June, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
New Version of NSF/ANSI Sustainability Assessment for Carpet Released
Dalton, GA, September 4, 2019-The newest edition of NSF/ANSI 140 Sustainability Assessment for Carpet, released August 2019, continues to promote the highest standard of environmentally responsible carpet products.
CBC Forms Partnership with Wm. Bird for Toli and CI Takiron Lines
Cary, NC, September 4, 2019—CBC Flooring is proud to announce that William M. Bird will now serve as the exclusive distributor of its Toli and CI Takiron product lines throughout Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Northern Florida.
Expanko Expands Representation in Two Territories
Maple Shade, NJ, September 4, 2019—Expanko Resilient Flooring has welcomed Jessica McNaughton of Cara Green Healthy Building Materials and Lynn Mitchell of A+D Elements as new agents to its expanding network.