Armstrong to Suspend Production in U.S. Plant for Two Weeks
Lancaster, PA, April 2, 2020-Armstrong Flooring will suspend production for two weeks in its U.S. plants, beginning April 5.
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Tarkett Streamlines Sales Support for FEMA & Emergency Response
Solon, OH, April 3, 2020 -Tarkett has mobilized to streamline the process for FEMA contractors and other emergency response organizations to procure essential flooring products for use in healthcare and government facilities.
Mullican Offering Free Online Product Samples for Consumers
Johnson City, TN, April 2, 2020-Mullican Hardwood Flooring is waiving the charge for consumer samples ordered online to provide relief to customers that can’t get to a showroom during the economic impact of the coronavirus.
Armstrong Offers Free Samples for Consumers
Lancaster, PA, April 3, 2020—Armstrong Flooring is launching a program to ship free flooring samples directly to consumers, as well as new enhancements to its online Design-a-Room tool.
Ardex Offering Free Webinar Series
Aliquippa, PA, April 3, 2020—Ardex is offering a free webinar series of AIA/CEU webinars in April. This free webinar series, though designed for architects, are also available to the general public.
Schönox Launches Social Distance Learning Program
Florence, AL, April 3, 2020—Schönox HPS North America kicked off its Schönox Social Distance Learning program this week making a diverse set of training opportunities available.
Bridgeway Interactive Releasing New Online Design Studio Tool
San Rafael, CA, April 3, 2020—Bridgeway Interactive announces the release of a new online design studio tool to address the changing business needs for homebuilders and interior finish contractors as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mohawk to Host Live Town Hall for Retailers on CARES Act
Calhoun, GA, April 2, 2020-On Friday, April 3 at noon EST, Paul De Cock, Jeff Meadows and Tom Lape of Mohawk will host a web livecast on the specialty retailer’s guide to the CARES act.
Jobless Claims Rise by More than 3.3 Million for Second Week
Washington, DC, April 2, 2020—In the week ending March 28, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 6,648,000, an increase of 3,341,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Decreased in February
Washington, DC, April 2, 2020—New orders for manufactured goods in February, down three of the last four months, decreased $0.1 billion or virtually unchanged to $497.4 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.