U.S. Import Prices Inched Up in September
Washington, DC, October 11, 2019—U.S. import prices increased 0.2% in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, following a 0.2% decline the previous month.
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Greenbuild Adds Speakers to 2019 Lineup
Washington, DC, October 10, 2019-Greenbuild has announced additional speakers for its 2019 show line-up; the show takes place November November 19 to 22 in Atlanta, Georgia at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Schluter Systems to Open New Distribution Center in North Texas
Plattsburgh, NY, October 10, 2019—Schluter Systems will build a regional distribution center in North Texas, reports the Dallas Business Journal.
Klingele Retires from Tarkett's Diamond W; Walker Appointed
Solon, OH, October 10, 2019-After 18 years of service to the company and nearly 50 years in the flooring industry, Mike Klingele will retire from his role as president, Diamond W, effective December 31.
Job Openings Ticked Down Slightly in August
Washington, DC, October 9, 2019—The number of job openings was little changed at 7.1 million on the last business day of August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. In July, the rate was 7.2 million.
Mapei President Giorgio Squinzi Has Died
Milan, IT, October 8, 2019-Mapei president Giorgio Squinzi, 76, died October 2.
Wholesaler Sales Flat in August
Washington, DC, October 9, 2019—August 2019 sales of merchant wholesalers were $499.1 billion, virtually unchanged from the revised July level, but were down 0.7% from the August 2018 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Small Business Optimism Ticked Down in Sept. But Still Positive
Washington, DC, October 8, 2019-The small business Optimism Index maintained a historically solid reading, but took a dip in September, falling 1.3 points to 101.8, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
Producer Prices Down 0.3% in September
Washington, DC, October 8, 2019—The Producer Price Index for final demand decreased 0.3% in September, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Dal-Tile Extends Warranty on Trowel of Excellence Installations
Dallas, TX, October 8, 2019—Dal-Tile Corporation is currently launching a program nationwide to benefit tile contractors who have earned the Tile Contractors Association of America (TCAA) “Trowel of Excellence” certification level of achievement in their craft, offering end-users a five-year ceramic tile warranty and a ten-year warranty on porcelain products installed by a TCAA Trowel of Excellence certified contractor.