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November Industrial Production Rose 0.6%

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.

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

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.

Shaw Named Flooring Provider for Property Brothers

Shaw Named Flooring Provider for Property Brothers

Dalton, GA, December 13, 2018--Shaw Floors has been selected as the exclusive flooring solutions provider for season 13 of Property Brothers and season seven of Property Brothers: Buying and Selling episodes filmed in Nashville.

Novalis Announces Partnership with Install

Novalis Announces Partnership with Install

Toronto, ON, December 13, 2018--Novalis Innovative Flooring has announced its partnership with Install-a membership organization representing more than 100 manufacturers in floorcovering.