Crossville Rolls Out Improved Visualizer Tool
Crossville, TN, December 18, 2019-Crossville Inc. has upgraded to the ViSoft Visualizer on crossvilleinc.com.
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Architecture Billings Index Posts Growth in November
Washington, DC, December 18, 2019-The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 51.9 for November reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms.
Mannington Names John B. Campbell Award Winners for Calhoun Site
Salem, NJ, December 18, 2019—Lisa Dutton and Rickey Carter have been named as Calhoun, Georgia site recipients of one of the most esteemed honors at Mannington Mills—the John B. Campbell award.
Painters' Union Debuts Renewed Installation/Finishing Arm
Las Vegas, NV, December 18, 2019-The 2019 Finishing Industries Forum (FIF) launched on December 9, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Benchwick Forms Partnership with Intertek
Sacramento, CA, December 18, 2019—Benchwick flooring and wall coverings has confirmed a worldwide partnership arrangement with Intertek, a total quality assurance provider based in the United Kingdom.
The Recreational Group Acquires Swisstrax and Speedway Tile
Dalton, GA, December 17, 2019—The Recreational Group, a provider of residential and commercial surfacing products, has acquired Swisstrax, a purveyor of plastic modular tiles used as floorcovering in garages, hangars and event spaces.
Industrial Production Rose 1.1% in Nov. due to GM Strike Resolution
Washington, DC, December 17, 2019-Industrial production and manufacturing production both rebounded 1.1% in November after declining in October, according to the Federal Reserve.
Housing Starts Rose 3.2% in November, 13.6% YOY
Washington, DC, December 17, 2019--Privately-owned housing starts in November were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,365,000, 3.2% above the revised October estimate of 1,323,000 and 13.6% above the November 2018 rate of 1,202,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Job Openings Rose By 7.3M in October
Washington, DC, December 17, 2019—The number of job openings edged up to 7.3 million (+235,000) on the last business day of October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Zeftron Releases Color Trends 2020 Resource
Dalton, GA, December 17, 2019—Zeftron nylon, a premium nylon 6 solution-dyed yarn system for commercial carpets, is announcing a new design inspiration resource for commercial interior designers and tastemakers, the Zeftron Color Trends 2020.