Aquafil Hosts Grand Opening at Phoenix Carpet Recycling Plant
Phoenix, AZ, December 14, 2018-The $25 million investment represents the first of five plants in Aquafil's long-term plan. The second will open in 2019 in Sacramento, California.
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William Bates Named 96th President of AIA
Washington, DC, December 14, 2018—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) inaugurated William J. Bates as its 96th president on December 7.
Retail Sales Rose 4.2% YOY in November
Washington, DC, December 14, 2018-Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for November 2018 were $513.5 billion, an increase of 0.2% from the previous month and 4.2% above November 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
AIA Unveils Results of Q3 Residential Design Trends Survey
Washington, DC, December 12, 2018—Results from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) third quarter Home Design Trends Survey show a preference among households for communities closer to urban centers—known as infill—topping the list of neighborhood design trends.
November Industrial Production Rose 0.6%
Washington, DC, December 14, 2018—Industrial production rose 0.6% in November after moving down 0.2% in October; the index for October was previously reported to have edged up 0.1%, according to the Federal Reserve.
Distrib.Trade Sales and Manu. Shipments Rose 6.1% YOY in Oct.
Washington, DC, December 14, 2018-The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for October was estimated at $1,469.9 billion, up 0.3% from September 2018 and was up 6.1% from October 2017, according to the Commerce Department.
Second Phase of Installation Crisis Study Released
Chicago, IL, December 14, 2018—In January 2018, the Floor Covering Leadership Council (FCLC) commissioned an independent research firm, The Blackstone Group, to conduct a multi-phase study to quantify the scope and severity of the lack of installation professionals on the flooring industry's sustainability and growth.
Emser & NFM Named to Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2019 List
Los Angeles, CA, December 14, 2018-Emser Tile was recently named one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2019.
Jack Hollinger, Longtime Mannington Employee, Has Died
West Chester, PA, December 14, 2018-Mannington retiree John “Jack” Hollinger III, 95, died on December 5.
CARE Accepting Applications for Capital Improvement Grants
Dalton, GA, December 13, 2018-Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) has announced the third cycle in its Capital Improvement Grants program with a priority application deadline of January 18, 2019.