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.
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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.
Consumer Prices Rose 0.3% in November
Washington, DC, December 11, 2019—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.3% in November on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.4% in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Robert Long Named Senior VP of Strategic Development with Shaw
Dalton, GA, December 11, 2019—Robert Long is joining Shaw as senior vice president of strategic development, reporting to Tim Baucom.
Elena Cordoba Named Exec. Director of Design for Atlas|Masland
Dalton, GA, December 11, 2019—Elena Cordoba has been promoted to executive director, design and product development for Atlas|Masland.